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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing And Pain In Chest?

5 year old daughter suddenly saying that she cant breath. my daughter said that she cannot breath. she also said that her chest is hurting. but, she started walking around and walking up and down tue stairs with no problem. she is adiment on going to the hospital. i am not sure if since it wasnt her turn to see the doctor last week if she just likes the idea of going to the hospital and if i should schedule her an appointment with her doctor or should i rush her to the er
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since she is walking around, walking up and down stairs without any symptoms, no need for emergency visit to the hospital or rush to her doctor.
Sometimes simple viral infection can also cause chest pain and mild breathing difficulty.
This kind of infection heal by itself in 4-5 days.
So wait for 4-5 days. If she develops more intense chest pain, worsening breathlessness, coughing etc then immediately consult her doctor.
But at present, no need for emergency treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.
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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing And Pain In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since she is walking around, walking up and down stairs without any symptoms, no need for emergency visit to the hospital or rush to her doctor. Sometimes simple viral infection can also cause chest pain and mild breathing difficulty. This kind of infection heal by itself in 4-5 days. So wait for 4-5 days. If she develops more intense chest pain, worsening breathlessness, coughing etc then immediately consult her doctor. But at present, no need for emergency treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.