When a person has no other congenital defect, symptoms may be absent, especially in children. Symptoms may begin any time after birth through childhood and even into adulthood. Symptoms may include:
Difficulty breathing Heart palpitations in adults Frequent respiratory infections in children Shortness of breath with activity
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
What are the Symptoms of Atrial Septal Defect?
When a person has no other congenital defect, symptoms may be absent, especially in children. Symptoms may begin any time after birth through childhood and even into adulthood. Symptoms may include:
Difficulty breathing Heart palpitations in adults {{ORGANIZATION}} respiratory infections in children Shortness of breath with activity
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.