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What Causes Severe Cough, Chest Pain And Shortness Of Breath After Physical Activity?
My 9 year son got home from soccer practice and was coughing. He said he had some shortness of breath and his chest hurt a little. I gave him some Cough and Cold medicine and he said that helped. He hasn t coughed since and is gone to bed. Should I be worried
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hi,
He had any history of similar complaints before? Usually this happens in children with asthma / allergy. In them, exercise precipitated broncho constriction, leading to cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. This can be relieved by inhaled medications using inhaler or nebuliser. If having recurrent episodes, and not evaluated so far, I recommend you to see your pediatrician and evaluate for asthma.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
He had any history of similar complaints before? Usually this happens in children with asthma / allergy. In them, exercise precipitated broncho constriction, leading to cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. This can be relieved by inhaled medications using inhaler or nebuliser. If having recurrent episodes, and not evaluated so far, I recommend you to see your pediatrician and evaluate for asthma.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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