Hi my son just turned 7. He s very active and usually healthy, though he does have allergy induced asthma . He started out with mild cold symptoms but last night began having difficulty breathing ,( wheezing , short rapid breath) and an increased heart rate . We gave him albuteral( didnt help) then proceded with breathing treatments with albuteral. Had a fever of 102 at night and continued with breathing difficulty. This morning gave anther treatment still wasn t feeling great but his breathing improved. He currently has a resting heart rate of 102, 99.5 degrees, improved breathing and says he feels better overall. Should I bring him to the doctors or just stay vigilant?
Hi, Infection predisposes to attacks of asthma. Your son seems to have developed respiratory infection and the breathing difficulty is a consequence. He may need to be put on a nebulizer for improved breathing ;he may need further medication as well to treat the infection as he does have fever. I suggest that you take him to his pediatrician for further care. Good luck.