Advice For 3 Yr Olds Breathing Episodes

[tgm1974]

Not sure if this is the right section to post under so apologies in advance.

My son is now 3 years old and for the past 18 months he has suffered with "asthma" type attacks every 4-6 wks. I say asthma as the Dr referred us to the Asthma Nurse within the practice but even tho he is treated with inhalers even the Nurse said they won't label asthma until he's about 5-7 yrs old.

I personally don't think this is an asthma issue and feel it's more respiratory issue. When the attacks happen they will start with a dry cough sometimes making him vomit depending on what he has eaten. There will be a slight sniffle (clear runny nose if anything and the odd sneeze) but there is always a crackle to his upper chest. He puffs away when he's really bad (like a pregnant woman panting) and his stomach/throat is frantically pulling away to help his breathing.

I've attended the local hospital and I either get that he has a chest infection or they put him on hourly nebs for a few hours. Last time we were in his heart rate was high, when resting, to the point they nearly admitted him but it started to drop a few hours later.

As you can imagine it can be very disturbing seeing your child in this state.

I wanted to know if anyone else has experienced these symptoms with their child and have been given a positive diagnosis. My Mothers instinct is not resting on the current advice I get given and I have asked to have him referred to a Respiratory Doctor for advice.

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