9 year old not able to breathe fully

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Asked for Female, 34 Years

Hello doctor, My son is 9 year old,he is not able to breathe fully from past few days. He needs to deep breath.He explained like his breathe is not reaching his chest completely.No cold or cough or fever .Eats well and constipated.He don't go toilet regularly and He don't completely empties his bowels...He is staying in home from many months and we are not sending him out to play ,Always he keep watching TV. Is it anything to worry,Is it any emergency?

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, Ask him to eat healthy food and drink plenty of water. Give him green leafy vegetables and fruits. Ask to sit and empty the bowel completely

Next Steps

Constipation and too much of screen time is the reason for reduced sleep and in turn breathing problem. Engage him in indoor activities, give multivitamins

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If breathing difficulties persists, meet the doctor.

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Dr. Bhavik Patel Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Ahmedabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhavik Patel

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Ahmedabad

Consult Now

Give stool softner like lactulose or Pegclear for constipation.... Give plenty of water and high fiber diet to prevent constipation... Reduce digital screen time.... If breathing problem persist then visit nearby pediatrician......

Next Steps

spent quality time with child and play some indoor games with him....