Hi
Thanks for the post!
I am so sorry to hear about your 6 year old son. Well, these symptoms are usually due to ‘bronchiectasis’. “Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which some of the bronchi and bronchioles have lost their elasticity and have expanded and filled with fluid.
It may be caused by recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways and is primarily a disorder of childhood and young adulthood, with most cases being recognized during the first 2 decades of life.”
“Cystic fibrosis causes about half of all cases of bronchiectasis. Other causes include lung infection (tuberculosis, fungal infections, lung abscess, pneumonia), abnormal lung defense mechanisms (immunodeficiency, rheumatic disease), and localized airway obstruction (foreign body, tumor).”
“The most typical symptom is a chronic cough that produces thick, white or green sputum (discharge). The sputum may be foul-smelling and abundant and may contain blood. The individual generally coughs up large amounts of sputum after changing position (for example, after rising from bed). The patient may have recurrent pneumonia, weight loss, and anemia.
The doctor, listening to the chest with a stethoscope, can usually hear abnormal sounds inside the lungs as the patient breathes. Sputum smears and cultures may be ordered. A chest X-ray or high-resolution CT (computed tomography) scan may be done.
Chronic bronchitis must be ruled out as a cause, along with tuberculosis, certain fungal infections, a tumor, and the presence of an inhaled object that is lodged in bronchi.”
This needs a more detailed investigation and probably you should consult another doctor. Your son may need to undergo some tests too.
It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Refer: http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/715/main.html
oh that is terrible. i hope u find out what is wrong with ur son.