<human>: My 2 yr old son is sick with wheezy bronchitis and he is on a puffer for it. But I myself have asthma and have had it for basically 22 yrs and never grew out of it and his uncle on his father side had asthma his whole childhood and grew out of it when he became a teenager. I am just wondering what the difference is between asthma and wheezy bronchitis? And if maybe I should take my son to see an asthma specialist to make sure he doesnt have asthma as well.?
<bot>: Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. Wheezing less than 5 years age cannot be labeled as asthma. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does he cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does his sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does he feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever? If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing (IT MIGHT OR MIGHT NOT TURN OUT OT BE ASTHMA ON THE LONG RUN) and I suggest you meet a pediatric pulmonologist who is near your place. Hope my answer was helpful for you.  I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.