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Suggest Treatment For Breathing Difficulty And Swollen Neck
Question: My son was roughhousing with his 13 year old cousin, who sat on his chest. He was a little short of breath and had a pain that extended from the left neck muscle of his collar bone to his low chest area We had him take some TYLENOL and go to sleep. He woke up still with pain and still cant get a deep breath so We went to Urgent Care who sent us to the hospital. We got an XRay that was (-)negative. We tried today to see a regular MD today but could not get an appointment. Now he has a palpable swelling on that neck muscle. Can I wait until am to get him checked out by a clinic Dr in the am
Brief Answer:
Your son case is an emergency, cannot wait until am
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation your son is in.
From what you are reporting, as the pain has not subsided while still having difficulty in breathing, I think cannot wait until am.
If you are in the hospital, ask to get checked by a pulmonologist (lungs doctor).
With regards to the swelling on his neck muscle, it could be a swollen blood vessel. It could be due to an internal blockage after pressure applied when his cousin sat on his chest.
This is also an emergency to me and needs immediate evaluation.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Your son case is an emergency, cannot wait until am
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation your son is in.
From what you are reporting, as the pain has not subsided while still having difficulty in breathing, I think cannot wait until am.
If you are in the hospital, ask to get checked by a pulmonologist (lungs doctor).
With regards to the swelling on his neck muscle, it could be a swollen blood vessel. It could be due to an internal blockage after pressure applied when his cousin sat on his chest.
This is also an emergency to me and needs immediate evaluation.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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