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How Can Cough And Runny Nose Along With Chest Pain Be Treated?
11 yr old child with history of mild asthma has a cough and running nose with post nasal drip for 2 days now says she is having difficulty breathing in and her chest hurts when she breathes in. she is sitting up, says breathing is more difficult laying down.
Please be advised to take him to urgent care. Breathing difficulty and chest pain raise the concern for underlying pneumonia. Chest Xray, pulse oximetry is needed for an initial evaluation at this point.
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Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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How Can Cough And Runny Nose Along With Chest Pain Be Treated?
Hello, Please be advised to take him to urgent care. Breathing difficulty and chest pain raise the concern for underlying pneumonia. Chest Xray, pulse oximetry is needed for an initial evaluation at this point. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal