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Suggest Treatments For Pneumomediastinum And Asthma In A Child
My 14 yr.old son has had a 17 pound weight loss and 5 episodes of SPM. He does have asthma and his first episode of pneumomediastinum was the result of being accidentally choked. He never seems to feel great. Any suggestions, I feel that we are at a loss but he cannot go on like this, he is not being an active teenage as a result.
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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Medical therapy depends on the clinical status of the person. In general, most children with pneumomediastinum (PM) are asymptomatic, and the natural course is for the PM to spontaneously resolve.
Avoid physical exertion. Frequently observe if the child is getting breathless. Asthma if managed properly does not result in general weak health. Try to find out any precipitation factor, for example, allergens for acute attack of asthma.
Treatment for asthma in your case might include inhalation with Salmeterol and Budesonide combination, oral mucolytic bronchodilator combination, and oral corticosteroids. Consult your doctor and ask for medications depending upon clinical status of person.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Medical therapy depends on the clinical status of the person. In general, most children with pneumomediastinum (PM) are asymptomatic, and the natural course is for the PM to spontaneously resolve.
Avoid physical exertion. Frequently observe if the child is getting breathless. Asthma if managed properly does not result in general weak health. Try to find out any precipitation factor, for example, allergens for acute attack of asthma.
Treatment for asthma in your case might include inhalation with Salmeterol and Budesonide combination, oral mucolytic bronchodilator combination, and oral corticosteroids. Consult your doctor and ask for medications depending upon clinical status of person.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad
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