Long-acting relievers These are usually in a 2 in 1 inhaler combined with your child’s inhaled steroid. Normally taken every morning and night. Green inhalers – these are used less often now and only contain a long acting reliever but no steroid. If your child is on a green inhaler they should also have a […]
Occasionally your child may be admitted to hospital if they are very wheezy, their oxygen levels are low or they need help with their feeding. The nurses will make regular observations of your child’s temperature, heart rate, breathing and oxygen levels. Your child may be given extra oxygen if their levels of oxygen are low. […]
Important Don’t ignore early warning signs! AMBER Early recognition and treatment of a chest infection can prevent further damage to your lungs and hopefully keep you out of hospital. Always finish your course of antibiotics and/or steroids. If you have a chest infection take things easy, rest more and drink plenty of fluids. If your […]
If you have been in the Amber Zone for 24 – 48 hours and are not feeling any better – its time to alert your GP/Respiratory Nurse. You may need to start your Rescue Medication (antibiotics and steroids) which your GP/Nurse can provide. If you have Rescue Medication at home use it when: Your sputum […]
