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Suggest Treatment For Chest Tightness And Breathing Difficulty In A Child

5-year-old with intermittent exacerbation of chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing once in six months. On immunotherapy for allergy. Doing well. Any short acting treatment for his shortness of breath, chest congestion. Antibiotics or seroflo
Fri, 7 Jun 2019
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Hello,

I would explain that his symptoms could be suggestive of asthma.

I recommend discussing with his pediatrician about this and performing pulmonary function tests.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Tightness And Breathing Difficulty In A Child

Hello, I would explain that his symptoms could be suggestive of asthma. I recommend discussing with his pediatrician about this and performing pulmonary function tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist