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Does Steam Vapourizer Help To Treat Asthma And Swollen Adenoids In Child?

My son is 4 years old. He constantly have asthma and swollen of adenoids which cause many sleepless nights. Recently his asthma attacks are less frequent but his adenoids tend to be swollen a lot. When this happens his brething sounds terrible and also his tongue goes up to the palate which causes a lot of salivia to flow. Will a steam vaporizor help
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi.... no steam inhalation will only worsen the situation, by irritating the airways even more I do not suggest using that.

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 your kid cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month does your kid's sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does your kid feel breathless when running around or playing 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?

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Does Steam Vapourizer Help To Treat Asthma And Swollen Adenoids In Child?

Hi.... no steam inhalation will only worsen the situation, by irritating the airways even more I do not suggest using that. 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 your kid cough or feel breathless? 2. How many nights per month does your kid s sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms? 3. Does your kid feel breathless when running around or playing 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? Please revert back to me with answers so that I can guide you better. You can approach me at the following link. Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.