Child having asthmatic symptoms. Worse during early fall. Diagnosed as non-allergic rhinitis. Taking Flonase. Is it panic/anxiety reaction?
Patient: Hi , My 10 year old has been having asthma like symptoms - nasal congestion, shortness of breath, chest tightness, tingling of feet and fingers. His symptoms get worse during weather change from Summer to Fall. He is ok going from Winter to Spring and to Summer. He thought it was a panic attack and went to the ER and they gave him asthma treatment but it did not help. What helps is him relaxing and calming his mind down when we gets the breathlessness. Dr says it is not asthma. Allergist thinks it is non-allergic rhinitis so he is taking flonase. Otherwise he is is just inhaling steam w vicks. It is hard to figure out if it is a panic/anxiety reaction or he has a real physiological issue. Pls advise. Doctor: HIThank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern, looking to age of kid panic attack is less likely even if it there then this kind of panic attack induces asthmatic attack which very typical, but the nasal congestion and other upper respiratory elements is impossible, it may be a kind of allergic constitution and need to be treated accordingly, encourage the kid for drinking water give him pure honey before going to bed, it will come around, more aggressive medicine some time flare up the symptoms have nice day.