S.C.
Hi S., I saw your questions so I thought I could offer you some information based on what I have expierenced. I have a 34 month old son and a 6 1/2 daughter. When my daughter was about 2 she got her first real cold. I found out that while she is sick she wheezes alot so our doctor said she has asthma as it does run in our family.. We treated with a nebulizer with Albuterol and Pulmacort and it has done its job. With my son who is an allergy sufferer when he is sick he crackles in his lungs. Still we use the nebulizer for him and it helps. The first sign of a cough and cold, we start that and usually within a couple weeks it's all over with. Our Doctor told us that using a cough syrup compresses the cough whereas the the nebulizer brings out the cough. I would get him check for ashtma/allergies. Better to know now then to be shocked if her ever has an attack...and then what??
We also had my son do an allergy test and found out he is allergic to certain foods, which is good to know concidering he will be starting pre-school in the next year.
I hope this helps you!!!!
1:pm today, I ended taking my son into his dr. today. All I can say is you know your child/children. My son woke up this morning and was wheezing so bad. Remember in the comment above I said he crackles when he is sick. He is sick now and is wheezing. Well the doctor I saw today said he is developing Asthma. Take no chances with your kids. You never know! If you are not happy with what you hear the first time go to another. I love my kids Doctor. Although I moved about 45 miles away, I will take them there when need be!!
Pediatric Medical Group in San Francisco. All 3 of the Doctors are wonderful!!!