my son went to the doctor this morning and was put on zithromax he has an ear infection and URI and now I am concerned because he has been asleep for 5 hours and he is wheezing but the doctor said he had no pneumonia when should I start getting concerned and should I let him sleep it off? He is 12
2006-10-02 08:02:40 · 7 answers · asked by Sandra C 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Well with the ear infection and URI he probably hasn't slept well at night. The sleep is good for him. As for the wheeze, the URI would cause this. Did the MD take a chest x-ray? if not I'd get one to r/o pneumonia. The Zithromax will helpwith the infection. If he gets worse do not hesitate to take him to the Dr. of ER if after doctor's hours.
2006-10-02 08:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by swomedicineman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't let him sleep too long. Wake him up and offer him a cold Coke - caffeine help to open up the small capillaries and also the cold will help his throat and chest. My brother had asthma attacks and the first thing the doctor offered was an ice cold Coke. It also helps to break up any mucus in his throat.
I would wake him every 4-5 hours until the wheezing subsides and offer this and maybe hot soup as well. If he doesn't have a productive cough and the wheezing continues into tomorrow, I would contact the doctor again to ask for help with the congestion.
2006-10-02 15:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by joycaro 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was he wheezing before he started taking the medication? If not, I'd call the doctor, this could be the start of an allergic reaction. If he was wheezing before because of the URI, then let him rest, he probably needs it.
2006-10-02 15:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His body is fighting off an infection so it can take a toll on him physically. Rest and plenty of fluids in addition to his meds is the best thing for him at this point.
2006-10-02 15:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by gretchen372002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let him sleep. Probably didn't get much sleep last night. Just check on him but don't force him to get up. Rest is the best thing when you are sick.
2006-10-02 15:07:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is wheezing i would take him in or call a nurse hotline if you have one, problems with his breathing are not good. better safe than sorry.
2006-10-02 15:13:10 · answer #6 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he needs sleep
2006-10-02 15:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋