Hello I Have A 12 Year Old Male That Has

Posted on Tue, 12 May 2020

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Question : Hello I have a 12 year old male that has said for two mornings while awaking laying on his back he has experienced shortness of breath coming from the lungs. Also states he has a wheezing sound.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more information please

Detailed Answer:
Hello.... please answer my questions.

1. How many days per month do the kid cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month do the kid’s sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does the kid feel breathless when running around or plays 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.?

Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible Acute bronchospasm or bronchitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I understand your concern.
Thank you for the information.
The possibilities here are -

1. Acute wheezing or acute bronchospasm.
2. Acute seasonal bronchitis.

I suggest -
1. Oral Prednisolone short course for 3 days.
2. Albuterol inhaler on as and when required basis.
3. Over the counter Tablet Claritin 1 tablet once daily for 3 days.

I suggest you discuss these with his physician please.

Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T