Can nebulizing with salbutamol cures the coughing of an asthmatic child?even without giving cough medicines?
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Coughing can be the only symptom of asthma that an asthmatic has. If the child normally coughs when they have asthma issues, then I would say that it would be a good idea to give a breathing treatment.
When it comes to asthmatics and coughing, I think that giving a breathing treatment should be done before trying cough medicine. Chances are that it's an asthma problem, rather than a cough. If it really is a cough problem, then you gave a breathing treatment for no reason. Salbutamol is pretty benign. There might be some shakes, nervousness, increased heart rate, all ending when the Salbutamol wears-off in four to six hours. Cough medicine poses a larger risk, in my opinion. Trying to suppress the cough of an asthmatic can lead to lung secretions not being able to get out of the lungs. Mucus plugging (bad), bronchitis, or pneumonia could result with time.
I have asthma and my primary symptom is coughing. Two of the three doctors I've been to understand that coughing can be asthma. The other told me to take cough medicine. I now refer to him as 'Dr. Cough Medicine' and will not be going back to him.
Salbutamol only lasts for four to six hours. If your child is still reacting to some sort of environmental irritant (i.e. smog, smoking, pet dander, etc...) than the coughing will likely start again in a few hours. Try to do some detective work and figure-out why your child is coughing.
It's very important to remember that asthma can kill people. If it seems like things are not improving, you should seek medical attention promptly. Don't take a chance with children.
after nebulization, you have to do the back clapping. if you do this, it will help loosen the phlegm in your lungs thus lessening the cough.
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