Asthma Support Group
Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system where the airways narrow, often in response to a "trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. This airway narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which respond to bronchodilators.
My 2 1/2 year old son came to me this morning, about an hour ago now, breathing a little odd and getting upset. His breathing sounded almost like a gasping wheeze, and it sounded as though he was trying to breathe through his mouth and nose at the same time. I had asthma when I was younger and it went to away as I got older. After the wheezing stopped after maybe 30 seconds he coughed a dry bark like cough, (which I have still as a result of my childhood asthma.) And when he talks he sounds hoarse. I would like to take him to the doctor but they are closed until Monday. Since he isn't wheezing any more maybe we can wait until then. If it happens again or gets worse I'll take him to the er. But also he has had this happen once before, just a couple weeks ago, but when I took him to the doctor she said it was a sinus infection. (He had greenish snot at the time and a low grade fever, both of which are not present now). As of now he's breathing fine, only wheezing occasionally and not with every breath like before. And still coughing some.
I think it is asthma but could it have just been something irritating his throat like phlem from allergies?
If it is asthma how do they know. What test, if any, can they do to confirm it?
I think it is asthma but could it have just been something irritating his throat like phlem from allergies?
If it is asthma how do they know. What test, if any, can they do to confirm it?
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If your 2 1/2 yo is wheezing at all....that is not normal! Call your pedi (if you can), someone should be on call at the office taking phone calls for questions/concerns/emergencies.
Wheezing occurs in the lungs, therefore making airways tight or reduced. Does he have any albuterol inhalers or nebulizer at home?
I hope you find your answers and he feels better soon.
Hugs, Thelma
No, he doesn't have any inhalers or anything as he hasn't been dx with asthma or anything yet.
The pedi. office is closed and all the machine says to do is dial 911 for an emergency.
He seems pretty ok and I've been keeping a close eye on him. He still coughs but right now I don't think it would warrant a trip to the er. (If it happens again or his coughing keeps up we will go.)