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Does Withdrawal Of Prednisone For Breathlessness Cause Any Side Effect In Infants?

Hello my question is my baby who is almost 7 months has a bad cough and a runny Nose. We took her to the doctors he said she has a viral infection so he said to do breathing treatments. they helped alil but the next day We had to take her to the ER because she couldn t breathe, they gave her prednisolone for 5 days, 10 ml once a day. The medication helps so much. So she has one day left with the medication and I m scared when She s off it She s gonna get bad again. Is it bad to use for a long time?
Fri, 17 Apr 2015
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HI
Well come to HCM
Appreciate your concern
Underlying cause of respiratory distress need to be ruled out, differential diagnosis would be matter of concern.
Advise:
Pediatric opinion is must, may need x-ray of chest
Cardiac status need to be examined well
May need routine blood test
Treatment:
Take care for hydration, watch the baby for respiratory depression, (Breathlessness )
Medication:
bronchodilator can be used in form of nebulizer (Salbutamol)
Hope this helps, take care.
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Does Withdrawal Of Prednisone For Breathlessness Cause Any Side Effect In Infants?

HI Well come to HCM Appreciate your concern Underlying cause of respiratory distress need to be ruled out, differential diagnosis would be matter of concern. Advise: Pediatric opinion is must, may need x-ray of chest Cardiac status need to be examined well May need routine blood test Treatment: Take care for hydration, watch the baby for respiratory depression, (Breathlessness ) Medication: bronchodilator can be used in form of nebulizer (Salbutamol) Hope this helps, take care.