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My Son Woke Up With A Cough This Morning. He%E2%80%99s

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Posted on Tue, 12 May 2020
Question: My son woke up with a cough this morning. He%E2%80%99s been coughing all day. He does not have a fever, but now he is wheezing and is short of breath. He is three years old.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Seek immediate medical attention

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Most often such episodes are due to some viral infections and usually they have an allergic component associated. I would insist you to try giving cetirizine. However, the wheezing and is shortness of breath concerns me and I would insist you to seek immediate medical attention for the same.

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My Son Woke Up With A Cough This Morning. He%E2%80%99s

Brief Answer: Seek immediate medical attention Detailed Answer: Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Most often such episodes are due to some viral infections and usually they have an allergic component associated. I would insist you to try giving cetirizine. However, the wheezing and is shortness of breath concerns me and I would insist you to seek immediate medical attention for the same. Regards