Aargh, just typed a long message out on other thread only to find it was full and have lost the post!
Important bit was to PR, saying sorry to hear about your DD's symptoms and that I'd probably go to dr sooner than your next scheduled appointment as they are likely to prescribe a preventer and reliever inhaler to use (I'd ask if they don't suggest it).
Taking the inhalers now help prevent current coughing fit turning into a nasty cold over christmas. My DS looks likely to have asthma and as my mum is an asthma nurse she has given me loads of advice on it. Here is a useful site for you to have a look at if you like:
www.asthma.org.uk/about-asthma/