Fast breathing for 3 years old

2026-11-08 15:54:11
My son (12.5 kg) developed a cough 3 days ago. Initially, Asthalin syrup was prescribed. That night, he developed fever. The next day, he complained of left ear pain and was prescribed antibiotics. Later, he developed fast breathing (52–55/min), initially without wheezing. The following day, chest retractions (pulling below the ribs) appeared. The doctor detected mild wheezing and prescribed Budecort, Duolin and Levolin nebulization (2 doses). He was also given Omnacortil syrup. As symptoms continued, another Levolin nebulization was given in the evening. In total, he received 3 Levolin nebulizations and 2 doses of Levolin syrup (5 ml each). However, his breathing is still 52–55/min. Fever is around 100–100.3°F. Another doctor advised stopping Levolin and continuing Omnacortil only. Chest X-ray showed no pneumonia or infection. Can Levolin cause persistent fast breathing? Is 52–55 breaths/min normal for a 3-year-old? Why is fast breathing continuing despite treatment n normal xray
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Yes levolin can cause tachycardia . No its not normal heart rate . Tachycardia is due to fever itself ither due to respiratory or other system related . Dnt wait get hospitalised and do all basics investigation including ABG as well . Thank you
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