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My child has a fontan circulation is it normal that lately he is weezing and having short of breath?

5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Dr. Adam King answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

No: If your child has had a fontan, new pulmonary symptoms are concerning. Seek medical help asap!

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Shortness of breath: Is a serious symptom in such a child...See your pediatric cardiologist without delay.

Answered 4/22/2013

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Workup diagnose: Wheezing can be an indication of a number of conditions, including retention of fluid around the airways, bronchoconstriction from mucus plugs or asthma. I would suggest that your physician obtain a chest radiograph, an O2 saturation reading and pulmonary testing to further assess the cause.

Answered 9/20/2014

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Fontan : No it is not have your doc check her, it could be lungs but your doc should be able to tell

Answered 7/15/2015

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