Medicines: Older Child, Albuterol

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Can a 6 Year Old Use a Rescue Inhaler?

I took my 8 year old to the doctor for flu symptoms and mainly a cough that was out of control. They prescribed an inhaler (albuteral type) for him and it reallly helped. My 6 year old has the same symtoms now and I know the inhaler would help him. Do other 6 year olds use inhalers? Does anyone kknow if the dosage is the same for an 8 and 6 year old?? It seems silly to take him to the doctor when they have the exact same syptoms. Thoughts?

Cough & Cold

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6 Month Old Infant on Albuterol for Wheezing and Cough. Side Effects Are Crazy!

Does anyone have any info on giving a child oral Albuterol. She has a seemingly productive cough but no other cold symptoms. Doctor told me it was a virus and prescribed oral Albuterol. Pharmacist said that it would make her hyper but I wasnt prepared for how hyper she would become. It is like having a baby on speed. I would consider stopping the treatment but want to know if anyone has similiar situation. Doctor seemed to have diagnosed her in 20 seconds. Any thoughts? Thanks!

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Soothing a Cough

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8 Year Old and Cough

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