Coughing and HFMD

Question

My 4 month+ old son has bad cough and lots of phlegm back his throat. Night time is worse. Plus its almost a month so we bought him to A&E cause this first time mom so dead worried. The doctor say his lung noisy and prescribe him a Salbuair Inhaler with mask and give him. She say its not for asthma but I google almost answers show asthma. I worried he have asthma. On top of that she give him nasal decongestion .I feel like he so young to given any medication and I dont him to depend on medication. Is there mummy out there whi has same problem or any suggestion? Im in my dead end.My daughter on top of that her hfmd rashes break out badly suddenly.  And she also now start coughing but not has bad as her brother.

Cherlyn · Answer

This is from an official source that healthcare professionals use. Salbuair is not only for asthma, but to relieve bronchospasm (airway not opening well) is multiple conditions. In babies (too young to diagnose asthma), this can be due to bronchiolitis/bronchitis, etc. Whatever the case, the inhaler is to help to open up the airway to help baby to breathe better. He doesn’t have to take it forever.. just follow the instructions from the doctor. And next time if you have concerns, you may want to consider discussing them with your doctor to get professional advice:)