Asthma is a respiratory related problem, which causes shortness of breath. If your child is suffering from the problem don't panic instead follow the given steps, they'll help you in handling the situation.

1. First and most important thing is to recognize asthma. If your toddler is having problem while breathing during cold, experience persistence cough then you have to see your doctor. The prescribed medicine may avert it.
2. Furnish the kids with medication accordingly. That is, children under the age group of three may take nebulizer and by four, they may use inhaler.
3. If you don't have medicine or your kid is under acute attack of asthma immediately rush to the emergency room. The kid will get first aid of albuterol there, which will be instrumental in opening the air passage and help in preventing a further attack.
4. Ask your pediatrician the cause of the attack and prepare before hand to deal it.