The causes of chest tightness and breath-holding in children are complex and require prompt medical attention. According to the different causes of treatment, such as cardioprotective drugs, psychological counseling and so on.
1. Pediatric myocarditis, chest tightness, breath holding is one of the clinical manifestations of pediatric myocarditis. In addition to the use of cardioprotective drugs as prescribed by the doctor, it is also necessary to ensure that the child has enough rest to avoid cardiac exertion, and reasonable diet.
2. Beta-receptor hyperfunction, a series of symptoms similar to cardiac sympathetic hyperfunction, may also have breathlessness. Beta-blockers need to be used according to the doctor’s recommendation to avoid stimulation of the child.
3. Psychological and behavioral abnormalities, the causes of abnormalities include family factors, self-factors and social factors. These need to be counseled by a professional counselor.
4. Cardiac neurosis, in addition to chest tightness and breathlessness, the child may also have neurasthenia and vegetative nerve dysfunction. The general situation only need to adjust the child’s lifestyle, to ensure reasonable rest, meals, appropriate exercise and so on. If necessary, under the guidance of a doctor to use beta-blocker drugs and sedative drugs.
5. Lung function abnormalities, the cause may be due to the endocrine system changes in pre-pubertal and pubertal older children, resulting in narrowing of the bronchial lumen, resulting in lung ventilation obstacles, chest tightness, breathlessness and other symptoms. Lung function exercise can be carried out in cooperation with physicians, and surgical treatment can be performed if necessary.
To summarize, the causes of chest tightness and breathlessness in children are manifold. Parents need to pay attention and seek medical treatment in time.