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Should Bronchodilator Be Given To A Child For Cough And Cold?

Namaste, My 16 month old son is suffering from fever since 5 days, probably the fever is because of cough and cold, Our pediatrician had prescribed levolin syrup due to which my son started shivering and we took them to an emergency clinic. The doc there said its a side effect and that is fine just wanted to know whether its safe. and what would be an ideal dose? Is it really necessary to give this bronchodialater?
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Hello dear,welcome to HCM.

Broncho-dilators like salbutamol are very useful in a child with wheeze.It prevents hypoxia and respiratory distress.
Shivering is a common side effect of these drugs-need not be worried-it will disappear after stopping the drug.

The dose depends on the weight of the child-usually 0.1-0.4 mg/kg 2-3 times a day.
If shivering is significant,after ruling out shivering from fever,we can reduce the dose or stop the drug after a chest examination.Your doctor will guide you in this.

Hope this answer might help.
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Should Bronchodilator Be Given To A Child For Cough And Cold?

Hello dear,welcome to HCM. Broncho-dilators like salbutamol are very useful in a child with wheeze.It prevents hypoxia and respiratory distress. Shivering is a common side effect of these drugs-need not be worried-it will disappear after stopping the drug. The dose depends on the weight of the child-usually 0.1-0.4 mg/kg 2-3 times a day. If shivering is significant,after ruling out shivering from fever,we can reduce the dose or stop the drug after a chest examination.Your doctor will guide you in this. Hope this answer might help. Thank you.