What Causes Breathing Difficulty And Tightness In Chest?
my daughter is 8 yrs old and has been complaining of difficulty breathing and tightness in her chest. I had her evaluated by a Dr. for asthma, and the physician does not think it is asthma. Could it be anxiety? She also has been experiencing stomache problems like cramping periodically throughout the day. The pains start out in the morning and continue on. I have been giving her prevacid so that she may eat without problems
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since pediatrician have already ruled out asthma, possibility of anxiety related symptoms is more in your daughter's case. So better to consult pediatric psychiatrist and get done clinical examination and counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in her life and start working on it's solution.. She may need mild anxiolytic drugs too. Encouragement and rewards are also beneficial in pediatric patients with stress and anxiety. Don't worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.
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What Causes Breathing Difficulty And Tightness In Chest?
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since pediatrician have already ruled out asthma, possibility of anxiety related symptoms is more in your daughter s case. So better to consult pediatric psychiatrist and get done clinical examination and counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in her life and start working on it s solution.. She may need mild anxiolytic drugs too. Encouragement and rewards are also beneficial in pediatric patients with stress and anxiety. Don t worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.