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Could Congestion And Wheezing Be Signs Of Bronchiolitis?
I have a 21 month old who is constantly teething and congested. Ped says he's normal. Tonight I heard a slight wheeze when he woke up. He's been waking overnight at least 4-5 times crying. I have a humidifier in his room on now. Does this seem to be allergy symptoms or pneumonia/bronchiolitis?
Sat, 15 Feb 2014
User's Response
Hi,
If you got him checked by the ped recently, and if he did not mention pneumonia/bronchioliti, then, this is excluded.
However, I highly suggest to get him physically examined by the ped for further evaluation.
Usually, when having common cold/viral infection, the upper airways are congested and become narrowing. This is associated with difficulty in breathing.
I advise to:
- do aerosol-therapy with saline
- keep his nose/airways cleared/opened
- give him plenty of water/fluids to avoid dehydration
- keep monitoring his body temperature
All the best!
Dr.Bardha
If you got him checked by the ped recently, and if he did not mention pneumonia/bronchioliti, then, this is excluded.
However, I highly suggest to get him physically examined by the ped for further evaluation.
Usually, when having common cold/viral infection, the upper airways are congested and become narrowing. This is associated with difficulty in breathing.
I advise to:
- do aerosol-therapy with saline
- keep his nose/airways cleared/opened
- give him plenty of water/fluids to avoid dehydration
- keep monitoring his body temperature
All the best!
Dr.Bardha
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