Is it Asthma or something else?

[Lisalou77]

Hi, my son had a virus in January which left him with a bag cough. After 10 weeks of steroids etc the nurse said it was Asthma. However after 3 weeks on blue and brown inhalers he is getting worst. Sniffles, cough constantly and not just with exercise. Could he be allergic to the inhalers?

[Symes]

Hi Lisa,

If your son is getting worse, not better, then I would suggest going back to see a GP, not a nurse, and getting him looked at again.

It’s unlikely that he’s allergic to the inhalers, but it’s entirely possible he’s allergic to something else - for example, I’m allergic to cats and dogs.

It’s worth getting your son checked properly.

Hope he recovers and you find some answers. Best of luck x

[Superzob in reply to Symes]

I have problems with aerosol inhalers, so it is quite possible, but I would definitely seek medical advice on a prolonged cough. The nurse may have been right to suggest trying asthma medication in case that was the correct diagnosis, but I would try to get a hospital specialist appointment where they can do some proper tests. With any luck, the problem will resolve on its own, particularly as the weather improves.

[fantwalk]

Perhaps get checked for whooping cough too? That can last for months and months.