i took her 2 the doctor and they said no b/c its a virus but ive been givin her tylonal! but is there anything else i can do 4 her? shes so sick! the doctors said that this is going around like crazy! help!
2006-12-14 02:34:41 · 9 answers · asked by youngmama 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i do have a humidifer in her room! the doctor gave her a breathing treatment and she said that it didnt help her! should i take her 2 urgent care? she eats good?!?!? could it be something different? what do i do? at first the doctor told me she was fine, she was just cuttin teeth! now its bronchiolitis! i dont know! just confused!
2006-12-14 04:20:44 · update #1
HI, Well for bronchiolitis the key is to keep her comfortable, and if there is a fever give tylenol not motrin, she is too young for motin. Use a humidifier in her room during the night, keep the head of the bed elevated, use pillows or a blanket under the mattress. If she is breathing really fast, and you see her retracting (you see her ribs when she breaths or her abdomen gets sucked in, or you see her nose flaring. She should be followed up. If there is a Pediatric ER in your area go to them. If you need anything please email me.
Some Children do get admitted with bronchiolitis .
Good luck, Bromchiolitis can get worse so please follow up with your md. Your doctor should also want to follow up with you, if not i would change the doctor
Some Children to get admitted with bronchiolitis.
2006-12-14 06:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by mary 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best treatment for most children is time to recover and plenty of fluids. Making sure a child drinks enough fluids can be a tricky task, however, because infants with bronchiolitis may not feel like drinking. Therefore, the child should be offered fluids in small amounts at more frequent intervals than usual.
To make breathing easier, many parents use a cool-mist vaporizer during the winter months to keep the air in the child's room moist; dry winter air can dry out airways and make the mucus stickier. Avoid hot-water and steam humidifiers, which can be hazardous and can cause scalding. If you use a cool-mist humidifier, clean it daily with household bleach to discourage mold.
Sometimes, tilting the child's mattress up slightly may help decrease the work of breathing. Using a bulb syringe and saline (saltwater) nose drops can also help to keep a baby's nose clear. This can be especially helpful just before feeding and sleeping. Give acetaminophen to reduce fever and make the child more comfortable.
You should call your doctor if your child:
is breathing quickly, especially if this is accompanied by retractions or wheezing
might be dehydrated due to poor appetite or vomiting, and the diapers are drier than usual or your child is sleepier than usual
has a high fever
has a worsening cough
You should seek immediate help if you feel your child is having difficulty breathing and the cough, retractions, or wheezing are getting worse, or if his or her lips or fingernails appear blue.
2006-12-14 02:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by lisads1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son had bronchiolitis they put him on a breathing treatment at home that really helped him breathe easier. I think they also gave him some cough/pain reliever. It was a year or so ago but I'd get a second opinion if they won't do anything at all.
2006-12-14 02:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by lady25mo2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had it twice before he was three months old. He was in the hospital the first time hooked up to oxygen and getting breathing treatments every hour. the second time he had it, he got the breathing treatments at home and also took steroids to strengthen his lungs. Never once did the doctor tell me they couldn't do anything. That sounds crazy.
2006-12-14 02:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Good Gushy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH my daughter had this when she was 1 1/2 months (she's 3 1/2 months old now) they put her on a nebulizer to help her breathe...and told me to watch her breathing closely b/c in a little baby it can quickly develop into pneumonia. I'd consult another Dr. about it and see if she needs a nebulizer...better safe than sorry when it comes to your baby!! I hope she feels better soon :) it's no fun when you have a sick baby and feel so helpless.
2006-12-14 02:43:52 · answer #5 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is b/c you should keep the room cool where she is,the warmer the room the hotter she will be and more coughing fits she will have,i personally would get a 2nd opinion,sounds like she needs cough syrup.also a humidifier will help her.you can put vicks vapo rub for humidifiers in it and this may help also.sounds like you need to take her to anothe doctor
2006-12-14 02:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by lorrie h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is having trouble breathing, take her to the local childrens hospital er(don't waste your time with a reg hospital they are not chidlren orented)
I would change doctors also... even though it is a virus, they can giver her steroids for her breathing, and breathing treatments to make her feel better
2006-12-14 02:54:46 · answer #7 · answered by steveangela1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our son and daughter, suffered with the same problem.
My wife used to use a "vaporiser", and on other occassions, simply "made the bathroom" so that it was full of steam, (it worked well).
also, "INSIST" on urgent medical attention, from a hospital.
#hope your little girl gets well soon, all the very best.
2006-12-14 02:46:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring her to the ER. I like her name.
2006-12-14 02:42:47 · answer #9 · answered by laney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋