Asthma is the major cause of chronic illness in children. It is said that the number of children suffering from this respiratory illness is continuously increasing. Asthma is difficult to diagnose in babies or infants but is easily determined in children.

Having the knowledge to identify what causes asthma, as well as its symptoms would aid you in dealing with it.

Children develop asthma because of the following risk factors:

* occurrence of allergies
* family history or its origins
* respiratory infections
* low birth weight
* exposure to cigarette smoke before and after birth
* raised in rural environment
* most common: exposure to more allergens like dust, air pollution

Some of asthma symptoms include the following:

* rapid breathing
* chest tightness
* wheezing
* shortness of breathing
* tired feeling or fatigue

Still, the best treatment, or should I say preventive method for children with asthma is making the immune system stronger. If one’s immune system is well-developed, he is unlikely to acquire illnesses. More mothers are particular with breastfeeding. Babies obtain important substances to make their immune system function well and develop as they grow older.

But if asthma was not prevented, it is best to consult your physician if you have difficulty in breathing.