The strongest links were seen with wheezing and
persistent phlegm, as children were 1.4 and 1.5 times more likely to develop these symptoms if they had never been breastfed.
Children who were fed other milk or solids during their first 4 months in addition to breast milk had an increased risk of wheezing, shortness of breath, dry cough and
persistent phlegm during the first 4 years, compared to children who were exclusively breastfed for their first 4 months.
Not exact matches
The most common symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are
persistent cough, shortness of breath, feeling like you can't breathe, and excess mucus or
phlegm.