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How To Get Rid Off Frequent Cold And Short Breath?
my child suffers from cold very frequently and gets short breathed ?
he is 3.5 years old should i give him some brandy to avoid this problem? is it safe to give brandy to such a small kids? my elders are insisting me to give him brandy? what should i do now?
he is 3.5 years old should i give him some brandy to avoid this problem? is it safe to give brandy to such a small kids? my elders are insisting me to give him brandy? what should i do now?
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid i having an allergy problem. Please do not give Brandy. It is not good at this age. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -
Questions:
1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?
4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?
5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?
6. Is the cough always associated with fever?
If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing and I suggest you meet a paediatric pulmonologist who is near your place.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Questions:
1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?
4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?
5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?
6. Is the cough always associated with fever?
If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing and I suggest you meet a paediatric pulmonologist who is near your place.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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