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What Causes Chronic Congestions In A Child?

My 4 year old son, seems to always be congested? Its been a problem for a year or so... Seems like he gets ok for a couple of weeks and then cold symptoms again and congested cough... It doesn t seem to bother him, but sometimes his breathing sounds heavy ... the cough sounds wet What could this be?
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi,

By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -

1. How many days per month does your kid cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month does your kid's sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does your kid feel breathless when running around or playing with other kids?
4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?
5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?
6. Is the cough always associated with fever?

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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What Causes Chronic Congestions In A Child?

Hi, By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you - 1. How many days per month does your kid cough or feel breathless? 2. How many nights per month does your kid s sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms? 3. Does your kid feel breathless when running around or playing with other kids? 4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes? 5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.? 6. Is the cough always associated with fever? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology