Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger

Preparing For Your Appointment

To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment

You can help your child's doctor diagnose and treat your child's condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:

• Did the symptoms start as a cold but now appear to be worse than you would expect from a cold?
• What home treatment have you tried? Did it help?
• What nonprescription medicines have you used? Did they help?
• What prescription and nonprescription medicines does your child take?
• Does your child seem to have any symptoms that indicate an infection in one area, such as pain in one ear?
• Has your child had any other recent illnesses?
• Does another member of your family have similar symptoms?
• Has your child been eating, sleeping, and playing normally?
• Have you, your child, or another member of your family recently traveled, either inside or outside of the country?
• Does your child have any health risks?

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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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