Bronchiolitis???

[JEmama2020]

Hi there,

Please help….. my son brought home a nasty cold from nursery about two weeks ago (I’ve caught it and I’ve never had a cold as bad as this) anyway my 7 month old daughter started sounding hoarse and raspy/wheezy about 10 days ago. It got worse and she developed a fever and started coughing like she’s trying to cough up phlegm as well as a very snotty nose! Took her too the GP and the said maybe Bronchiolitis and just continue with painkillers as her chest wasn’t that bad and no other signs of infection. She was also giggling and smiley.

Two days later she was no better coughing enough to make her vomit so took her back and was told chest a bit crackly but nothing to worry about. She seemed bettering like we’d turned a corner but today we’re back to high temperature and coughing making her vomit. Had her checked this morning and the GP said there was bearly a crackle in her chest and he expects it to be away in a few days.

Is a week of on and off fevers for Bronchiolitis/heavy cold normal? I keep being told she’s fine, which she is until pain meds wear off. She’s just so up and down.

Any suggestions most welcome as I feel like a rubbish mum.

Thanks x

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My son had bronchitis as a 3 month old - we're abroad and they don't distinguish between bronchitis and bronchialitis, so that's probably actually what it was - fever, horrible cough, rattling chest but mostly fine in himself somehow! We were given antibiotics and he was better within a couple of days, but then I ended up hospitalised with it.

DS is a generally very healthy 13 year old now but he did have repeated fairly severe bouts of croup after that until he was 6 - it may not be related but I used to wonder. Anyway although scary the first time it happens croup isn't really anything serious.

I think your DD might need antibiotics ,- some GPs carry using them as little as possible too far IMO - sometimes they are necessary!

Yeah it’s how we experienced it when DS was the same age.

You could try running the shower hot and sitting in the bathroom with her with the door closed for the steam. Its a bit of a feeble short term crutch but it can help a bit with breathing slightly easier while actually in thereand for a short time after.

I don't know about the fever but I do know bronchiolitis goes on and on for a few weeks. It's endless and you're more likely to get something else afterwards.

But keep getting checked if you're concerned.

My DS has had almost exactly yhe same thing, horrid cough and up and down temp and vomiting due to coughing. Took about 10 days to go but he's much better now. GP said the same about his chest being clear so we just had to ride it out but poor thing was miserable.

Day 5 is the worst I think from memory but the cough can last for 3 weeks.

BUT if you're worried at any point go to A&E.

Thanks very much. I think the cough is slowly getting better but it’s the up and down temperature that seems to be annoying her the most.

Just want my healthy, chunky monkey back. It’s so strange for her not not want bottles or food

@VaguelyInteresting

Yeah it’s how we experienced it when DS was the same age.

It’s good to know someone else experienced the same thing.

When she has calpol she’s her normal bubbly self. Just need this cough and fever to go so she can get her appetite back x

@UntilYourNextHairBrainedScheme

You could try running the shower hot and sitting in the bathroom with her with the door closed for the steam. Its a bit of a feeble short term crutch but it can help a bit with breathing slightly easier while actually in thereand for a short time after.

This isn't recommended anymore and can cause more problems- they now recommend taking them outside in the cold air

I will say though, OP that I did the DS to A&E (on GP recommendation) because his temp was so high- and paeds A&E actually called to follow up a few days later and asked me
To take him back in for more checks, just to be safe.

With a small child you can never be too cautious - if at any point your instincts tell you you need more medical attention- go get it. Whether that’s 111 or A&E.

A paediatric doctor would rather see 10000 sick kids and send them away with just a reassured mum, than risk not seeing them.

Look after yourselves.

Yes it’s normal for it to go on a bit but if at any point you are really worried then do go back or to a&e. Especially if there are any super high temps (or any that don’t respond to meds) or any concern at all that she is struggling to breathe. Watch for sucking in under ribs as a sign of struggling to breathe.

Id be worried about fluids and her dehydrating if shes off her milk, op. Keep feeling thatvsoft spot and trust your instincts.