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3 1/2 yr old son woke up coughing says his chest hurts when he breathes has had md pediatric pneumonia 2 yrs ago (exactly) should i wait to see doc?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Coughing: Before running to the doctor assess the situation. Is the child running a fever? Does he have a post nasal drip? If PND is present use saline nose drops, and vaporizer and push fluids. If still concerned, see doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Chest pain in 3 yo: If your son is complaining of pain when he breathes i would have a physician listen to his chest, especially if he's breathing with more effort or faster than normal.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Choking/aspiration: In addition to infection, aspiration of an object, food or should be considered. Your physician may suggest a chest radiograph to help determine the underlying cause. If there are repeated episodes of infection, multiple systems such as ear infections, sinus infections, skin infections, immune deficiency should also be worked up

Answered 9/10/2014

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