ER had been having runny nose for about a week now and then the fever hit him on Wednesday.
Took him to see the GP and Dr said his airway sounds a little tight. He suggested I continue with the Flixotide puff for 2 weeks (2 puffs twice daily) or till his cough subsides before 'weaning' him (2 puff once daily).
I'll probably not start him on Flixotide again (tough choice. I welcome suggestions!) He's been on it for at least 9 months and long term use affects growth. I see that happening because he was 10.6kg in September but his weight has dropped to be 10.1kg since then and remained at 10.1kg.
I don't know of any growing toddler whose weight went down and stayed low for so long. And he's been eating well! Dr Lee said he'll pick up soon. I don't want Flixotide to affect his growth again
But then if we do not treat this, he may become asthmatic later in life.
Or should I asked Dr Lee when we see her?
For now I'm giving ventolin puff to ease his breathing :(
He's not panting though. To be fair, he is getting stronger. He hasn't been panting for a long time.
He will recover. And he will continue to grow physically.
His Jab is scheduled on 26 July. I sure hope he recovers by then. These Jabs had been postponed from September last year because he was always unwell whenever it was his vaccination appointment.
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