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Toddler wheezing
Doctor, two nights ago my child was crying while eating a cashew and he had a long coughing episode after that. Since then he has mild, occasional wheezing. He is sleeping and eating well and he has no cold or runny nose. Could this wheezing still be from a small cashew piece stuck in the airway? Do we need any tests to rule out foreign body aspiration?”
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Hello, I understand your concern
Your child seems stable, but because the symptoms started immediately after choking on a cashew, it’s safest to get a pediatric examination to rule out a small retained foreign body.
Next Steps
I recommend getting your child examined once by a Pediatrician. Based on the chest examination, the doctor may advise:
Chest X-ray (first step)
If suspicion is still high → CT scan / bronchoscopy (not always needed)
Health Tips
Red flags:
Fast breathing
Noisy breathing or persistent wheeze
Recurrent coughing spells
Difficulty feeding or vomiting after coughing
Child appears tired or dull
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It maybe there may not be there
I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )
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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.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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This is Dr Mathumitha, Paediatrician to help you out. I can totally understand your concern. If there was a long coughing episode while eating a cashew there is definitely a need to rule out aspiration.
Child might be normal sometimes and have wheezing the other time due to migration of foreign body. It's Better to consult a pediatrician,get your child examined and proceed with a chest xray.
Next Steps
Chest xray based on examination findings
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