Shortness of Breath in Infants and Children

Your child is not around smokers or polluted air. That is good. Smoke and air pollution are irritating to everyone's lungs, but especially to children. It's very important that no one smokes near your child.

Is your child taking any medications, either over-the-counter or prescription? Yes, my child is taking medication. No, my child isn't on any medications.

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Online Medical Reviewer: LeWine, Howard MD Date Last Reviewed: 5/22/2006 Date Last Modified: 5/18/2006 Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.

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