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Seven year old over two days has become wheezy & coughing does not have asthma but asthma runs in family big time what to do?

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your physician: When you develop wheezing you could have a bronchitis or infection of your lungs which cause wheezing. Also you can develop asthma at any age and so it is important to see your health care provider to determine which it is sometimes the same medication is used such as an inhaler

Answered 8/2/2014

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Get evaluated today: Wheezing is caused by small airway obstruction and needs to be evaluated. Asthma and infection are the most common. Your child should be seen urgently by your doctor or urgent care. If you have albuterol by nebulizer or inhaler at home, it is safe to give a treatment now, but he should still be seen.

Answered 8/2/2014

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See a doctor: Asthma is common chronic disorder of children which can cause airway inflammation and airway obstruction. Symptoms can be chronic in nature or intermittent. Asthma has a high genetic component. There are several triggers which can cause airway hyperactivity which may have triggered this current issue. This child needs to see a doctor as soon as possible to have the lungs evaluated.

Answered 6/19/2015

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