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  • Seek medical care immediately if your child is wheezing and has difficulty breathing.

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Wheezing

Find possible causes of wheezing based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom.

  • Allergens or irritants

  • Exercise or physical activity

  • Upper respiratory illness

  • Bluish-colored skin

  • Cough producing yellow or green phlegm

  • Fever

  • Harsh coughing

  • Runny or stuffy nose

  • Tight feeling in chest

 

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