HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Medication For Wheezing

Hi Doc., my son is 16 months old; has got history of wheezing. This episode started 5 days back. Started him on levolin since 2 days. Now he is prescribed with levolin .3 mg + budecort .5mg (nebulizing) along side with Advent 228.5 mg. We didnt want to start on the antibiotic as we feared all together (steroids with antibiotics) might weaken him too much. Now he is on levolin + budecort combi. His wheezing still continues. Should we put him on the antibiotic course? Please advise. Thanks, Karthik
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to respiratory tract infection.

Management involves:
1. A course of antibiotic to control the causative organism.
2. Levolin & Budecort nebulizer- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
Can be used whenever he is having an acute attack.
3. Antihistamine & anti tussive preparations for symptomatic relief.
4. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
5. Also make sure that he is well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.

So, kindly consult a Pediatrician/ Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation and start treatment as advised.

Wishing him a good health.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Medication For Wheezing

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to respiratory tract infection. Management involves: 1. A course of antibiotic to control the causative organism. 2. Levolin & Budecort nebulizer- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs) Can be used whenever he is having an acute attack. 3. Antihistamine & anti tussive preparations for symptomatic relief. 4. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet. 5. Also make sure that he is well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. So, kindly consult a Pediatrician/ Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation and start treatment as advised. Wishing him a good health. Take care.