E. coli and other facultative anaerobes constitute about 0.1% of gut flora, and fecalâoral transmission is the major route through which pathogenic strains of the bacterium cause disease.
Asthma symptoms in children ages 5-11. Common asthma signs and symptoms in children ages 5 to 11 include: 1  Coughing, particularly at night. 2  Wheezing. 3  Difficulty breathing. 4  Chest pain, tightness or discomfort. 5  Avoiding or losing interest in sports or physical activities.
Asthma affects 22 million Americans; about 6 million of these are children under age 18. People who have a family history of asthma have an increased risk of developing the disease. Asthma is also more common in people who have allergies or who are exposed to tobacco smoke. However, anyone can develop asthma at any time. Some people may have asthma all of their lives, while others may develop it as adults. What causes asthma?