Been prescribed an inhaler...just to see if it works!

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My 9 month old DD has been prescribed 'Salbutamol inhaler'. I went to docs for them to listen to her chest which seems to be very noisy and wheezy and has been like that at least since Christmas. The doctor said that she couldn't hear anything. She began to suggest ABs, but DD had some only a month ago for an ear infection and it didn't help her chest. Now she has thrush because of them, so i am very keen to avoid them at all costs. So, she suggested the inhaler for her cough and to 'clear her airwaves'. She suggested going back in 2 weeks and if it hasn't cleared then she will refer DD.

I am really reluctant to use the inhaler, despite not knowing exactly what it is.

Can anyone shed any light on it and give me your opinions.

When giving ds the inhaler we have used as many diversions and distractions as possible, such as older dd having her turn using the inhaler aswell as mum and dad and all the favourite teddies! we often have favourite tv programme on as a distraction or sing songs. we have had varying success with these approaches but over the longer term by taking a fun and relatively relaxed approach we have managed to have more successes than failures. good luck .