We saw my *least* fave pediatrician in the group. She diagnosed both boys with sinus infections, and said their lungs were clear. She said it might be viral, but she wanted to start antibiotics anyway.
I'm going to wait 24 hours before starting.
I'm also going to take Oz to the pulmonologist.
I don't believe in taking antibiotics for everything. If you're not SURE it's bacterial, why do antibiotics? Why risk developing resistance? Although I'd hate to put Oz at risk for another pneumonia...Would I be doing that? And Ig seems to be completely on the mend already. Thoughts?
I did show her our barely functioning ProAir inhaler, too. She said they know it's an issue, and they've got calls into the manufacturer. She said to insist on either Ventolin or Proventil next time, although I'd be just as happy with the Warwick generic. But glad I said something.
I wonder if I can return the two ProAir MDIs I have for another brand...?
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Update: Went to the pulmonologist, who sent us for a chest X-ray. It was clear! Looks like we're definitely sinus infection/ asthma flare. The PP wants us to start the Biaxin, so I guess we will.
2 comments:
some peds start kids on antibiotics, if the sinus infection is there for more than a week. The reasoning being to kill any 2ndary infection that may start ( bacteria ). Have you tried a neti pot ?
a tremendous struggle, you're a great mother
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