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2026-02-09 22:50:27
My 4yrs old has frequent cough and cold this season and whenever she plays,run/jump around/shouts/cries she will start coughing.one time she started wheezing at night after taking some medicine prescribed by a doctor,she got better but since yesterday she's caught a cold again  and is coughing.now she's wheezing and has difficulty breathing at night.please help
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Child needs physical examination
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Consult for further management

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Need immediate examination

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

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Child needs consultation.

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Your child needs thorough physical examination since these might be due to respiratory tract infection.
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Wheeze and difficult in breathing are warning signs Looks like Lower respiratory tract infection
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Video consultation or opd consultation needed as soon as possible

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Need consultation plz contact me on Practo
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At this age recurrent cough and cold happens but get baby properly examined before starting medicine.But currently baby if having fast breathing then consult doctor as soon as possible
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Do Consult once for fast breathing and recurrent cough

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