if the inhalers dont work.what next?

[cheesesarnie]

ds2 aged almost 3 has had cold which has set off his usually mild asthma.hes on flucticasone and subultamol(which hes having 2 puffs every 4 hours).im also giving him cough medicine which has given him poops(nice).and hes being sick from coughing and a nose bleed.i just gave him his blue inhaler again and hes just constantly coughing but like he cant quite catch it.what else can i do?and how long can he have inhaler every 4 hours and medicine every 4 hours?

as i finished typing his coughing has calmed done.

You can increase the puffs if you need to but it is recommended you seek medical atention if he needs he inhaler hourly. He may just need some steriods. I would take him to the GP with these symptoms, sooner rather than later. Coughing can be a sign of respiratory problem, the same as wheezing. Even though things have calmed down, I would still take him and get him the once over by the GP. They will be able to advise you on how often you can give him the inhaler.

ok thanks.hes just stsarted coughing again.poor man.better dash. thankyou

I hope he's feeling better soon.

thanks.nurse said if sounds like justa cold not his asthma(overworried mummy!).hes got appointment on monday and flu jab for tomorrow cancelled.still poorly-hes on sofa as waking every 30 minutes in coughing fit or to be sick/poo/nose bleed.dh taking over at 1am!the joys of parenting!