can allergies cause wheezing - #26573
I am really worried about my son right now. He’s been experiencing this weird wheezing for the past couple of days and I don’t know what to do. Last week we had a family gathering, and we thought it was just a cold, but it started after we got back home. He has really bad allergies during spring, but I never thought they could be serious. Anyway, I noticed the wheezing sound right after he played outside while I was cooking dinner. He was running around with our dog, and I think the grass pollen was in the air or something like that. Do allergies cause wheezing? Because it kinda sounds like the wheezing is getting worse when he breaths harder or even when he laughs (which is weird). And he also told me he feels tightness in his chest sometimes. I’m scared it’s more than just allergies, like asthma or something serious! Should I take him to see a doctor or just try and manage it at home? I keep wondering if we just need to stay indoors more, should I get an air purifer now? Can allergies really cause wheezing this bad? Any advice would really help! Thanks in advance!
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