Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think your child's symptoms may be caused by a medicine?
See significance of a medicine if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Did your child's difficulty breathing begin after taking a medicine?
Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Did your child's symptoms begin after taking a medicine?
Note:
- Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine the same day (before the next dose) to determine whether your child should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary.
- If your child is taking a nonprescription medicine, do not give your child another dose. If you feel your child needs to continue taking the medicine, call your child's doctor.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 25, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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