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What Causes Lung Pain?
my daughter (14) keeps having pain in her *lungs* . Tonight she is in tears and says it is on both sides. Inhaler not working. Ped gave her inhaler over a year ago but also said she didn t think it is asthma and really didn t know what it is? What should we do?
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done
1. PFT ( PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST )
2. Chest X ray.
Bilateral lung pain can be seen in bronchitis and infection.
So PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis and asthma.
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
And don't give inhalers. For symptomatic relief you can give painkiller and muscle relaxant.
In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done
1. PFT ( PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST )
2. Chest X ray.
Bilateral lung pain can be seen in bronchitis and infection.
So PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis and asthma.
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
And don't give inhalers. For symptomatic relief you can give painkiller and muscle relaxant.
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