Ds2 was 4 this month. In February he had a cold type illness, after that he developed a night time cough that wouldn't go, started getting a bit wheezy at times and has gradually been getting a bit worse with a couple of quite bad attacks. We have seen doctors and he has an inhaler which we've been told to try for 6 weeks or so and then return to drs.
The inhaler does seem to work very well, in fact I've been surprised just how quickly it does work. He has eczema and we have a family history of asthma so I'm pretty sure thats what it is. I've been trying to look for triggers but obviously its early days. It has been worse on hot days when they've been outside playing lots, I think exercise definitely a trigger and probably pollen. His 2 worst attacks so far have been after playing outside on hot days but there were also dogs present both times, but has been around dogs without getting bad so I'm keeping an eye on that without drawing any conclusions as yet.
My dr gave me a print out on asthma and I have read some stuff on internet. I know the science behind it (at a fairly basic level), I know the signs and symptoms and some common triggers but I still feel theres an awful lot I don't know.
I was reading another thread tonight where people were saying that when their child was diagnosed with asthma they removed all soft furnishings, carpets etc. Should I be doing that?? I have laminate all downstairs and leather sofas but we're in the process of redecorating the boy's room and I was going to buy carpet this weekend as currently they just have a collection of rugs. Is that a really bad idea?
What else should I know or be doing or thinking about?
And does this mean I'm gonna have to buck up my ideas and start doing a proper job of cleaning and housework??? 
