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What Causes Bronchitis In A 3 Year Old?

Hi doc.my baby girl of three years old suffers from a postnasal drip.and that causes her to get a tight flemmy cough.she cant get the flem out.a few weeks ago she was admitted into hospital for bronchitis.she started getting the same systems again.what could be causing this?could it be swollen adenoids?
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HI...Greetings from Chennai. 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 -
Questions:
1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does she feel breathless when she runs 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.?
6. Is the cough always associated with fever?
If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing and I suggest you meet a paediatric pulmonologist who is near your place.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Bronchitis In A 3 Year Old?

HI...Greetings from Chennai. 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 - Questions: 1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless? 2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms? 3. Does she feel breathless when she runs 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.? 6. Is the cough always associated with fever? If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing and I suggest you meet a paediatric pulmonologist who is near your place. Regards - Dr. Sumanth