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Can bronchitis cause high white blood cell count in 2 yr old? he is also anemic n have sleep apnea. thx.

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Bronchitis - is inflammatory disease of the bronchi. Elevated WBC count is usually a lab. Finding goes along with it. Anemia may be a result of disease as well, if not an underlying condition. Sleep apnea is most probably a result of obstruction of the airways. In premature or kids with neurological problems it may be from the immaturity of the brain resp.Center & not the reason for n elevated wbc.

Answered 3/14/2017

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Yes: Bronchitis can cause elevation oh white blood cells. Regarding her sleep apnea have a consult with ent( ear nose throat ) specialist and have them remove adenoid and tonsil.

Answered 7/11/2015

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