/>- Symptoms do not improve quickly after the use of rescue inhalers.
- The child strains to breathe or cannot complete a sentence without pausing for breath.
- The child’s lips or fingernails turn blue.
Older children (ages 11-17) have the lowest rate of emergency department visits, but the highest rate of death from asthma. It suggests that although they are more independent than younger children in many areas, they still need close monitoring by their parents for signs that their asthma symptoms are worsening and in need of medical attention.
“Emergency physicians want your children to lead fully active, energetic lives without visiting the emergency department,” said Dr. Cydulka. “However, if your child is in trouble, we will be there to get him or her back in action as quickly as possible.”
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