What causes snoring sound from the chest of an infant?
Patient: My daughter 6 months old, 7.5 kg weight.. Having sever cold and chest congestion with flem . We are hearing grrr sound from her chest. Also he breath is little fast in the abdomen. Our pediatrician has prescribed nebulization with Asthalin 1 ml + saline water 3 ml for every 4 hours for 3 days. Is Asthalin given for Asthma patients only?? Can i give to 6 months old infant? How long will it take to cure her? Is this signs of Asthma? Since my present place is little cold, I am planning to take her to my native which is 300 kms from my present place. Can i travel now with her? I am worried. Please help. Doctor: Hellowelcome to HCMI understand your concern. And you should not worry at all. Your pediatrician has given him correct medicine.1 asthalin is not only given to asthma patients only. Its given in other medical conditions also like in chest congestion in your daughter 's case.2 yes you can giver to 6 months old infant3. It will take between 4 to 5 days.4 no its not signs of asthma5 yes you can travel with her.If you can answer my queries it will be of great help.did she get any fever?please check her respiratory rate?If you have further questions kindly ask us again.wishing your child good health.with regardsDr Aamir