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Dr. Sanjay Jhawar, M.D.

Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology

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35 years Experience
Dr. Sanjay Jhawar, M.D.
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Gandhi Med Coll, Bhopal Univ, Bhopal, Mp, India
  • Accepting new patients

What causes an asthmatic child to wheeze?

Inflammation and spasm of the airways.

What causes sudden shortness of breath?

Either cardiac or pulmonary disease

Why is my child's asthma worse at night?

Because it is not adequately controlled.

What is the best way to treat pneumonia symptoms?

Complete antibiotics, if this happens on a recurrent basis, it may be asthma.

My son's been coughing for 2 weeks. What's wrong with him?

See your Doctor, if this is recurrent it can be asthma.

What asthma symptoms should I look for in my children?

Recurrent cough, wheezing, chest tightness.

Can coughing cause blurred vision?

Less likely, unless it is a severe cough, consult your primary care doctor.

What causes an infant to cough?

Cough in infants should be evaluated for lung disease.

How can I treat my child's asthma at home?

Avoid asthma triggers such as allergens and give asthma meds regularly as suggested by Doctor.

What are the treatment options for bronchitis?

Antibiotic and if needed bronchodilators.

How do respiratory therapists treat cystic fibrosis?

By helping in airway clearance techniques.

Is reactive airway disease contagious?

This is not contagious. It involves the breathing tubes called the Bronchi.

Is dry coughing always a sign of lung disease?

No, cough can be caused by upper airway issues also.

Will a chest x-ray detect daughter's bronchitis?

Less likely, unless it is long standing.

How is bronchitis diagnosed?

By history of moist coughing.

What medications are best for the treatment of asthma?

Inhaled steroid for daily use and bronchodilator for as needed use.