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Is Ventolin Effective Drug For Asthma In Infants?

i was told last week that my 1 year old has asthma so he was started on ventolin, today he has a runny nose watery eyes and sneezing and is sleeping ALOT any ideas what i should do the doctors i see and the chemist tell me to let it run its course but his cough is really chesty and his breathing is loud
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
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Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your son's history and would like to suggest as follows:

1. Were I treating him, I would add montelukast for 5-7 days to his treatment. It will help both nose and chest symptoms.

2. Please continue nebulization as per your doctor's advice.

3. Please maintain hydration by feeding him adequate warm fluids.

4. Please avoid exposure to dusts and smokes to him as much as possible.

5. Regarding excessive sleep, it may be due to an antihistamine drug prescribed to him for nose symptoms. However, please consult his doctor and make sure there is no any other cause for excess sleep.

Hope above suggestions will help you.

Wish your son the best of the health.

Thank you & Regards.
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Is Ventolin Effective Drug For Asthma In Infants?

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your son s history and would like to suggest as follows: 1. Were I treating him, I would add montelukast for 5-7 days to his treatment. It will help both nose and chest symptoms. 2. Please continue nebulization as per your doctor s advice. 3. Please maintain hydration by feeding him adequate warm fluids. 4. Please avoid exposure to dusts and smokes to him as much as possible. 5. Regarding excessive sleep, it may be due to an antihistamine drug prescribed to him for nose symptoms. However, please consult his doctor and make sure there is no any other cause for excess sleep. Hope above suggestions will help you. Wish your son the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.