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Breathing problem
While having a cough it sounds like barking and while sleeping he is making noises like snoring or whistle type
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> Barking type cough with snoring / whistle sound during sleep suggests upper airway issue.
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> Possible causes are:
> 1. Allergic laryngitis / pharyngitis
> 2. Adenoid hypertrophy / chronic tonsillitis causing snoring
> 3. Post nasal drip / sinusitis
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> At 22 years, this is not typical croup. Needs detailed evaluation.
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> *Advice:*
> 1. Avoid cold, dust, smoke, very cold drinks
> 2. Do steam inhalation 2-3 times daily
> 3. Keep hydrated, avoid self-medication with antibiotics
> 4. Record a video of the breathing sound during sleep - will help doctor
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> Please visit an ENT specialist / Chest physician physically for throat examination and if needed sleep study. If there is breathing difficulty, chest pain, high fever or noisy breathing even while awake, visit ER immediately.
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