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How Can Laryngitis, Choking, Coughing With Redness Be Treated?
I saw a dr today, which says that my 2 1/2 months old has a cold. The poor boy has lost his voice, and squeals and chokes when he coughs, and turns red. The room is moistened, but I am so worried about his breathing. He always sticks his tongue out, like something is bugging him in his throat, and has a hard time breastfeeding. Ideas?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi... by what you say, I feel that it could be a viral laryngitis or an acute bronchiolitis which again is most commonly viral in origin.
It might rapidly progress to fast breathing and oxygen dependency.
I suggest you take him to the nearest emergency room and get him checked by a physician.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
It might rapidly progress to fast breathing and oxygen dependency.
I suggest you take him to the nearest emergency room and get him checked by a physician.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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