Respiratory Conditions
Hay fever can be easy to confuse with viral infections in children in summer, since both can cause sneezing and a blocked or runny nose. It can be tricky to tell the coughing and wheezing of asthma apart from viral infections and hay fever too. However, there are a few key differences that can help you to recognise them:
Although it is often possible to tell the difference between asthma, hay fever and viral infections in children in summer, these problems can also happen together. Many children have both hay fever and asthma, and the symptoms of asthma can be exacerbated by colds. If you’re in any doubt about your child’s symptoms, you can always ask your doctor for advice.
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Suzanne Harvey
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