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My 5 year old is sick all the time, has a constant cough and respiratory issues. her hair is thinning and she gets tired easily. what's the cause?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hard to say on this: platform. She needs to have a full exam by her doctor, and possibly lab work to rule out underlying causes, as well as possible referral to a pulmonary specialist, and/or immunologist or endocrinologist.

Answered 2/27/2016

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