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What is causing wheezing frequently in a child?

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Hello doctor,

My 5-year-old son has a wheezing problem right from one and a half years. A year back the doctor prescribed Foracort 100. I administered Foracort 1 puff daily for one year. Now, I have stopped it as adviced by the doctor. Still, he gets wheezing minimum one time a month and a maximum of three times during winter. He also gets wheezing whenever he has a throat infection.

The allergy test was done and the doctor said my son does not have an allergy. Primary complex test (Mantoux test) proved positive but the doctor also looked at the chest X-ray and enquired about family history (no smokers, vegetarians, non-alcoholics). So she asked us to wait. No medicines were given. Why does he get frequent wheezing even when he has no allergy? Does he have asthma?
Answered by Dr. Amit Kumar Modi

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Dr. Amit Kumar Modi is a dedicated Pediatrician with expertise in newborn care, child growth and development, immunization, and the management of common and chronic pediatric illnesses. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating conditions such as respiratory infections, nutritional deficiencies, and developmental disorders. Dr. Modi is committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care that ensures the healthy growth and well-being of children at every stage.

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Hi,

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Generally, we would label your son a recurrent wheezer at this age. Asthma is not a diagnosis of the tender age. Wheezing is generally associated with allergy and not always can be found with a blood test. It can be an allergy to dust, pollution, dampness, pets or anything. Sometimes, we use Montelukast for a long duration to modify the wheezing condition. Ask your doctor for the same. Giving an annual flu vaccine also helps. Mantoux test is a non-specific test and does not confirm tuberculosis. Other investigations are performed in addition to the Mantoux test to confirm TB.

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Published At March 25, 2019
Reviewed At June 4, 2025

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Dr. Amit Kumar Modi is a dedicated Pediatrician with expertise in newborn care, child growth and development, immunization, and the management of common and chronic pediatric illnesses. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating conditions such as respiratory infections, nutritional deficiencies, and developmental disorders. Dr. Modi is committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care that ensures the healthy growth and well-being of children at every stage.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Amit Kumar Modi is a dedicated Pediatrician with expertise in newborn care, child growth and development, immunization, and the management of common and chronic pediatric illnesses. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating conditions such as respiratory infections, nutritional deficiencies, and developmental disorders. Dr. Modi is committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care that ensures the healthy growth and well-being of children at every stage.

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