
My 5 Year Old Daughter Seems To Have Labored Breathing

Most likely due to upper airway obstruction
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for asking on this platform
I have gone through the query and do understand your concern.
Noisy breathing(snoring), retraction of chest with disturbed sleep all these suggest the possibilty of underlying upper airway obstruction.
Most common cause of upper airway obstruction is tonsillar enlargement. Other uncommon causes can also lead to upper airway obstruction.
Sometimes the tonsils enlarged upto an extent that may cause severe obstruction of airways even when child is awake.
I request you to consult a pediatrician immediately to find out if really there is upper airway obstruction due to tonsillar enlargemnent.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards


They will clinically examine to find out the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for follow up
Don't worry. Just tell the symptoms to the doctor. They will clinically examine and it's easy to find out if there is tonsillar enlargement. It doesn't matter whether child is asleep or awake. They may also ask for some investigations if needed.
Wishing for all good health of your child
Please feel free to ask if you have any more doubts.
Regards

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