Is it viral where antibiotics aren't required? DD doesn't get antibiotics but she's on ventolin which she only has when she has a cough or wheeze
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Is it viral where antibiotics aren't required? DD doesn't get antibiotics but she's on ventolin which she only has when she has a cough or wheeze
That is right, antibiotics don't work with viral infections, in severe cases the sufferer will require hospitalisation, oxygen, and other forms of respiratory assistance, like CSAB's V did, needed to be on a variety of ventilators to assist with breathing, NGT (feeding tube), IV for hydration and probably other treatments.:
Just wondering what you use - if anything to help with your childs teething as maybe this has something to do with it. There was a post a few weeks ago about a similar thing here where I mentioned my DD broncholitis was aggrevated by salicylates - a naturally occuring chemical in foods - mainly skins of fruit and vegetables but can also be found in teething gels and some pain relieving medications? Maybe something to look at - not sure if it's applicable to your situation though
Thankyou for all your replies. If you can believe when V was admitted and was having trouble breathing they tried ventolin and it appeared to work for a little while but in the end did nothing for her. I had also been told there isnt much they can do to help her in way of antibiotics we just realy had to ride it out and hope for the best. hugs
Ventolin very rarely works on very young children (less than 2 years of age) because their respiratory systems just aren't developed enough to allow it to work. Charlie was an exception in that ventolin worked for him from the age of 8 months, and for that little miracle I am eternally grateful.
So csab, I would say that even if V doesn't respond to ventolin now, don't be scared of allowing them to try it if she ever gets another attack. If she responded, even a little, her response may well improve the older she gets.