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Child Is Suffering From Cold And Cough. Tried So Many Medicine. Can I Give Inhaler?
Hi, my daughter is 2 1/2 years old.. sh s having cough and cold frequently. we have tried so many medicines . but now doctor prescribed inhaler for her... Asthaline inhaler and budecort inhaler. she s under weight only 9.8 kg. I m worried for her.. what can i do for her... is this medicine will helpful for her..
Wed, 26 Dec 2012
Hi,
Inhalers can be given to young children in episodes of acute bronchitis for symptomatic relief to be achieved in less time. In consultation with your doctor, you can definitely give this medicine. Inhalers are given via baby mask in young children.
Regards
Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra
MBBS MD DNB
Consultant Pulmonologist
Inhalers can be given to young children in episodes of acute bronchitis for symptomatic relief to be achieved in less time. In consultation with your doctor, you can definitely give this medicine. Inhalers are given via baby mask in young children.
Regards
Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra
MBBS MD DNB
Consultant Pulmonologist
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