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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cold And Shortness Of Breath

my toddler is breathing very fast. He has had a cold and is now coughing. Last night he could not sleep properly because of his coughing and labored breathing. His chest and throat moves up and down really fast when he breathes. Should I take him to the hospital to check for asthma or pneumonia?
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cold and shortness of breath which could be due to severe upper respiratory track infection/lung infection and it could be sinusitis. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively , avoid eating spicy and heavy food. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test and blood test .Doctor may prescribe anti viral ( acyclovir ) along with anti inflammatory Levocetrizine. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself. You should take cough expectorants as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cold And Shortness Of Breath

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cold and shortness of breath which could be due to severe upper respiratory track infection/lung infection and it could be sinusitis. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively , avoid eating spicy and heavy food. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test and blood test .Doctor may prescribe anti viral ( acyclovir ) along with anti inflammatory Levocetrizine. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself. You should take cough expectorants as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari