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What are typical asthma symptoms in a five year old child?
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Asthma: Typical asthma symptoms include a chronic cough especially at night, shortness of breath with exercise. Wheezing is a late symptom of asthma. If you have concerns about your child having asthma, please followup with your child's pediatrician.
Answered 1/17/2018
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