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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Expert Forum)
Daughter with pneumonia
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Daughter with pneumonia
by Jackie813, Apr 19, 2008 06:00PM
My daughter age 6 unfortunately develops chest infections (pneumonia) after each cold. She has not been diagnosed with asthma, she hasn't been diagnosed with anything. I want to have her tested for allergies. Should she see a specialist? She is on singulair and just recently, flovent... both as a preventative. She has been on singulair for over a year and obviously this medication doesn't seem to help prevent the lung infections..... My daughter just returned home the other day from the hospital diagnosed with pneumonia. I want desperately to help her..... there has to be something we can do to prevent all of these pneumonias or lung infections????????
Thank you
Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Apr 23, 2008 11:19AM
, Apr 23, 2008 11:19AM
It is a good idea to see a specialist that specializes in respiratory diseases of children. This can be a Pediatric Pulmonologist or a Pediatric Allergist. It is possible that this is asthma, as the medications she is taking are prescribed for asthma. It is also possible there is some other cause. A specialist can help provide answers and start your daughter on a program to prevent these illnesses.
