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My 10 year old girl has chronic bronchitis ...what to give her ...is it dangerous?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Work up/M.D.: It is important to speak to your doctor about the possible causes of her chronic cough and infection. Your doctor may order an imaging test, CF sweat test and immune work up and will consider ciliary disorders. If the cough is associated with sputum, then cultures may be ordered to detect persistent viruses and bacterial infections, for example. It is best to avoid smoke, to keep her well hydrated.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Chronic bronchitis: Reactive airway. Asthma- needs to be managed under the care of your pediatrician, pediatric allergist or pediatric pulmonologist. A family doctor if specialists are not available. Yes, it is dangerous if not treated. It is reversible and easily treated with inhaled/ oral steroids and bronchodilators. Maintenance and compliance are key to successful treatment. Go to er if having acute attack now.

Answered 4/1/2014

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