Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My 9 year old son is experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain without exertion. He is very active and can play a full game of basketball without a problem. He doesn t have a cough, cold or any other noticeable symptoms.?
Hi, The common cause of shortness of breath and chest pain in child Chat Doctor.  Your son has no exertional dyspnea or cough and cold, so the above causes are unlikely. Sometimes heart rhythm abnormalities can present as shortness of breath and pain over chest. So, I would suggest you to do a baseline ECG and get an opinion from pediatric cardiology. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.