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Is Hard Coughing With Retractions With Allergic History Going To Help By An O2 Sensor ?
My 6yo son has,multiple seasonal and environmental allergies along with peanut and tree nut allergies. Over the last 3 months he has had what they are saying it is acute spamsmotic croup and are sending him to a pediatric pulmonaligist next qeek. He gets it anytime hes sick even a simple cold. He coughs so hard tjat he drools and has the retractions and stiridor and tjat xan last for 2 hours at a time. Im just curious on why it happens i thought he was passed the age for croup. And am wondering if it would be smart to get an o2 sensor
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
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An O2 sensor may be a good idea if he is having severe coughing episodes.
Controlling his triggers would be important to prevent recurrent episodes. He may also benefit from the use of inhalers, preventative and rescue inhalers may help him.
I hope this helps
An O2 sensor may be a good idea if he is having severe coughing episodes.
Controlling his triggers would be important to prevent recurrent episodes. He may also benefit from the use of inhalers, preventative and rescue inhalers may help him.
I hope this helps
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