First aid and Safety of chest pain

Chest Pain
Chest pain can be caused by many things, from a pulled muscle to asthma. Depending on the region for the pain, the symptoms may differ. Chest pain in children is rarely a sign of serious heart trouble.

Signs and Symptoms:

• tightness
• discomfort
• burning sensation
  
• pain when taking deep breathes
• coughing
• wheezing
  

What to Do?

• call the doctor whenever a child has continual chest pain.

Seek Emergency Medical Care if:
Chest pain is accompanied by:

• trouble breathing or rapid breathing
• a racing heart or heart palpitations (fluttering)
• pressure in the chest
• dizziness or fainting
• blue or gray color around the lips
• exercise or exertion
  

Think prevention!

It's impossible to always avoid chest pain, considering the many potential causes. But u can:

• Make sure kids get routine immunizations to prevent infections that could cause chest pain.
• Follow the doctor's treatment plan if a child has asthma.
• Avoid foods that seem to bring on indigestion.