Why does my child keep wheezing?
Dr Nelandra Chetty is a Specialist Paediatrician and Allergologist with a focus on childhood asthma, allergies, eczema, immunology, and respiratory concerns. His services include general paediatric consultations, childhood vaccinations, management of allergic conditions including asthma, immunotherapy, and lung function testing such as spirometry.
Wheezing in children can be worrying for parents, especially when it keeps coming back or appears to affect a child’s sleep, play, or daily routine.
Wheezing is often described as a whistling sound when breathing. It may happen when the airways become narrowed, irritated, or inflamed. In children, wheezing may be linked to several possible causes, including viral infections, asthma, allergies, eczema-related allergic conditions, or airway irritation.
While occasional wheezing may occur during common childhood illnesses, recurring or persistent symptoms should not be ignored. If your child experiences wheezing that keeps coming back, night-time coughing, shortness of breath, or symptoms during play or activity, a medical assessment may be helpful.
A clinical assessment can help guide the next steps in care and may include a review of your child’s symptoms, medical history, possible triggers, and further investigations where appropriate.
Dr Nelandra Chetty is a Specialist Paediatrician and Allergologist with a focus on childhood asthma, allergies, eczema, immunology, and respiratory concerns. His services include general paediatric consultations, childhood vaccinations, management of allergic conditions including asthma, immunotherapy, and lung function testing such as spirometry.
For parents, understanding why symptoms are occurring can help reduce uncertainty and support appropriate care decisions.
Practice information
- Dr Nelandra Chetty
- Specialist Paediatrician & Allergologist
- Suite 2, Chatsmed Garden Hospital
- 80 Woodhurst Drive, Woodhurst, Durban
- Tel: 031 403 8613
Medical aids accepted | Discovery KeyCare accepted
If your child’s symptoms are persistent or concerning, consider seeking medical advice.
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