My son has asthma. its flared up with a persistant cough. how do i calm it down besides his pump? he's not wheezing.

Asthma: Cough is a symptom of asthma. Although he is not wheezing he requires medication other than his rescue inhaler ? Blue. See his doctor for an assessment and further care. There is good information on the NIH site for asthma diagnosis and care.

Modify management: Asthma management varies in affected patients by the intensity of their condition. For some, a rescue inhaler will do, but doesn't address the irritation or inflammation that triggers events. An inhaled steroid used daily is the main aid for this issue. Some also benefit from a peak flow meter to help decide when to increase steroid or go in for a visit before an attack.

Get a Tune-Up!: Schedule a visit with his physician asap for an asthma "tune-up" We are getting into the fall asthma season and if he is already having trouble with an exacerbation, there are medicines we'd consider adding to his fast acting inhaler at this time. Also need to check on technique with inhaler, be sure he properly using a spacer, and create/review his "asthma action plan in detail! Good Luck!

See MD: If the cough is due to asthma, you need to use your inhaler. You can cough from asthma, and not be audibly wheezing. I start up my chid's "asthma meds" even if the cough isn't from his asthma, since colds trigger attacks. Could be due to a virus, sinusitis, bronchitis or pneumonia as well. May also need better asthma management like oral or inhaled steroids. I'd see his pediatrician

Asthma: He should be listened to because even if you don't hear wheezing, doesn't mean he's not wheezing if listened with a stethoscope. Plus he can have a spasmodic cough which his inhaler might help with. If no improvement with the inhaler, he should be evaluated. Might need oral steroids.

Asthma: Your son may need steroids to calm his cough sse your doctor for evaluation

Cough: Pump and possibly a pill called singulair (montelukast) are two ways. He should see his doctor to check for other causes for cough including SCID reflux

Poor control.: If he continues to cough after using the nebulizer, this may be a cold or not- controlled asthma, besides other things. If you have a controller medicine such as steroid inhaler or Singulair (montelukast) pills, restart now. Sometimes honey ( if >2) and lemon or a lollipop or cough drop may help. Avoid strenuous activity. See you doctor urgently if having breathing difficulty or short of breath.

Cough=asthma: Coughing is the most common symptom of asthma. Your son needs to be checked by his doctor and likely will be placed on a controller drug on a daily basis. The "pump" unless it contains cortisone, should be used only on an emergency basis and may make the asthma worse if used regularly. There may be other causes for his cough and thus he needs to be examined.