How Can Cough For A Few Days Followed By Heavy Breathing In A Child Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 20 Jun 2023

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Question : My son is having cough from last 3 days, now cough has suppressed but he is taking heavy breathing. He is 11 months old. Can you please

Answered by Dr. Arun (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be wheezing

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

11 month old with heavy breathing usually is because of viral infection of air passages called as bronchiolitis. Here the cough may be less, but don’t ignore heavy breathing. I would suggest you to take him to nearby clinic or hospital and get him examined. He may benefit from nebulization after checking his throat and chest. Sometimes this takes even a week for this condition to improve. Better not to delay.

Wishing your child speedy recovery.

Regards,
Dr. Arun

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