Can I still give him his Ventolin?

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Hello, My 4 year old son seems to have started a cold 2-3 days ago and for a little over 24 hours he has been coughing a lot. He can barely finish his sentences. As an asthmatic myself, I find that his coughing sounds a lot like mine when I am gasping for air. However, he tells me that he is breathing well but I am not always sure. (Note that he has been on the Alvesco inhaler since September). Thank you so much for your help. Thank you very much for your answer!

Chloé Pouliot · Accepted Answer

Good evening, If your son is coughing a lot, I suggest that you give him his Ventolin pump as prescribed. Usually, the dose can be repeated after 4 hours. It is also important to continue Alvesco. If the Ventolin does not help him, then I suggest you consult his doctor. I invite you to consult this guide for more details: https://www.chusj.org/getmedia/c1b91f29-7d70-4eb7-ae12-b6fad87cbf0a/depliant_F-825_crise-asthme-ca-se-comprend-et-ca-se-maitrise_FR.pdf.aspx?ext=.pdf Don't hesitate if you have any other questions, Chloé