At what point should I take her to the doctor?

littleredfish · February 2013

I'm trying not to be the worrying mom, but I'm starting to worry that I'm letting this go to far. This has been DDs sick week (first since she was born).

Mon: Runny nose, not a fever but a raised temp.
Tues: Temp fine, still really runny nose, decreased appetite.
Wed: Temp fine, runny nose, mild cough started, decreased appetite
Thurs: Runny nose, raspy frequent cough, eating better
Fri: Runny nose, raspy cough, eating fine, but weezy breathing.
Sat: Runny nose, raspy cough (not as frequent), eating fine, still weezy.
Sun: Runny nose, cough almost gone (more frequent at night), still weezy.
Mon: Slighly runny nose, cough only early AM and late PM, still weezy.

It's the weezing that's bothering me. I'm getting worried that this simple cold has turned into something deep in her lungs. Her temp has not been high since last Monday. Her personality has been 100% the same. She hasn't been more tired, or whiney or anything really which suprised me. She went to daycare on Friday 10-3 and the teachers did not seem concerned at all and said her weezing was better during the day but I noticed it was back at night. I called my mom Friday morning before daycare and she said she thought DD was fine when she heard her over the phone; she figured it was just because DD had just woken up and was phlemy.

My mom, her teachers, friends with kids, DH, all think she's fine so I'm thinking I'm worried for nothing but how long would you all let this go? I was rocking her to sleep and the raspy breathing was very evident and with my hand on her back I could feel the vibration from her breathing. I could keep trying to explain because I'm just trying to explain every little detail to make it as clear as possible even though I know you can't hear what I'm hearing lol. I just don't know at what point I should seek help (if I shouldn't have earlier). WWYD??

picklesx · February 2013

The wheezing would concern me as well. It may very well be nothing serious, but if it were my child, I would keep a very close eye on him and call the doctor first thing in the morning if the wheezing is still present. I kind of feel like that many days of wheezing is a few too many.

casester1015 · February 2013

My daughter was wheezy with no fever a couple months ago. Her personality was the same no signs of discomfort. My husband was nervous about it not going away after a few days so i brought her to the doctor. The doctor said as long as she has no fever and she's not lethargic she's fine. I turned up her humidifier at night and it eventually went away. That was my experience. I wouldn't worry to much as long as there's no fever

ceteichm · February 2013

I would probably call the doctor and ask if you need to come in or not. Since her personality is the same and she's not running a fever she is probably fine. However, if it were my daughter I would also be concerned about her wheezing. Have you tried using a humidifier? It could help loosen up any remaining congestion. Vicks Baby Rub has also worked really well for us in the past. You can even do a saline nose rinse if you have to, not fun, but do able with two people. I hope she feels better soon.

littleredfish · February 2013

I've been using a humidifier since Wednesday and I've taken her to the pool and in the shower with me (pretty much anything I can think of. I've used Vicks since it started because DH had the cold first so I knew what was coming. We haven't done the saline drops. I could try that. I think one of the reasons I haven't taken her in is because the weezing seems to happen only in the morning and night. I'm worried I'll take her in and she won't be weezing and I'll look crazy lol. Should I use and after hours clinic so the weezing will be evident? I just hate using those aver her own doctor.

selockar · February 2013

Our pedi likes to see kids when they are this young and wheezing. My 3 year old they just tell me to give him a breathing treatment, but they wanted to see lo when he was wheezing.

MrsH11710 · February 2013

DD started a weird type of wheezing last month with no other symptoms except for extreme fussiness and horrible naps. We took her to the doctors and I was also worried that she wouldn't do it while we were there. They were still able to give her an oxygen test and listen to her lungs. Turns out she was 100% fine and that the wheezing really wasn't wheezing, just her learning to make new noises and liking the way that sounded/felt. A new noise for her, lol. And the fussiness was just part of teething.

So definitely take her in, if not for peace of mind. They can at least administer an oxygen test and listen to her lungs and let you know if everything is clear.

hopefulmom81 · February 2013

In fairness and in full disclosure, I have a hefty dose of Health Anxiety, so I might not be the best person to respond, BUT...

I would call the doctor and ask if you can just pop in and have her lungs listened to. It is like a 5 minute appointment that will provide you with peace of mind.

I think the rule of thumb is usually 10 days with things like this, but the wheezing needs to be checked out.

littleredfish · February 2013

Glad to know I'm not just being nerotic. I think the plan is if she is still weezing when I get home from work I'll call the doctor. I'm off tomorrow morning and Thursday to work this weekend, so I think I'll call the doctor tomorrow morning first thing and see if they can see her right away or the next day. I don't want to be "that mom" but I don't want it to become a real issue at the expense of that.

ceteichm · February 2013

little red fish I hope your DD is doing better!

littleredfish · February 2013

She is! Thanks for asking

I called the doc and the nurse had us stop by yesterday morning just to make me feel better (she said she was sure she was fine since she had no fever). She listened to her lungs and said it was nothing to be concerned over, just the end of her cold loosening in her chest. She was barely weezing at all last night and I didn't hear it tonight so I think it's over!! I'm glad because even though she wasn't acting sick at all it was hard hearing her struggle so much to breath properly.

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