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What Causes Chest Tightness, Wheezing And Fever In A Child?

My 3 yr old was in the hospital a couple of weeks ago for chest tightness and wheezing and fever. Spent 4 days in there. Was sent home with inhaler and was doing well but has started coughing again and wheezing. Pediatrician prescribed a steroid flooding and albuterol in case this happened. I think she has allergies and athsma has had this caught for 3 days now and her voice is hoarse. Is there anything else I can do and whAt should be my next step with the pediatrition
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Chest tightness and wheezing may be due to lower respiratory tract infection or asthma. She may also have pharyngitis. Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day. Continue antibiotics, bronchodilators and expectorents.

If symptoms not improved please get it done chest x-ray, complete blood picture, eosinophil count and urine examination.If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Chest Tightness, Wheezing And Fever In A Child?

Hello, Chest tightness and wheezing may be due to lower respiratory tract infection or asthma. She may also have pharyngitis. Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day. Continue antibiotics, bronchodilators and expectorents. If symptoms not improved please get it done chest x-ray, complete blood picture, eosinophil count and urine examination.If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist