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9 month old is having her 6th wheezing episode (lasting for a week) in the past 5 months. has been bronchiolitis. could be something else?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible asthma: She possibly have asthma. She needs to be evaluated by an allergist.

Answered 2/17/2013

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Many conditions: Asthma is certainly one possibility, and also investigation of possible structural abnormalities in the lung is another. Post viral inflammation in the lung may be treated with a steroid preparation. PRMG/Pediatrics may review records faxed to 858 259 9689

Answered 7/23/2014

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A member asked:

9 month old is having her 6th wheezing episode (lasting for a week) in the past 5 months. has been bronchiolitis. could be something else?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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