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My 4 year old boy sick for last week. was on prednisone, topraz, nebulise with pulmicort or duolin, foxair inhaler, allecet. he now gets cough fits that sound like in a tin and throws up a lot of clear mucus. runny nose is clear mucus.should i worry?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Hospital : Please see the Emergency room for evaluation. He may have pneumonia, pertussis or worsening asthma. He may need to be admitted. Use the Albuterol more frequently every y two hours until seen.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/24/2023

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A member asked:

My 4 year old boy sick for last week. was on prednisone, topraz, nebulise with pulmicort or duolin, foxair inhaler, allecet. he now gets cough fits that sound like in a tin and throws up a lot of clear mucus. runny nose is clear mucus.should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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