hello doctor.. my daughter is 2.5 years old. In march2012, she was having breath problem. then our doctor give treatment through nobalize. Now she is suffering from cold . then i went to doctor for checkup. He gave us inhaler for her. Is it safe to use inhaler for 2.5 years old baby. and i want to ask that if we use inhaler now then it will be habbit for her to use inhaler...plz suggest me.
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Your daughter aged 2.5 years age had breathing problem then she was given treatment with nebulizer, now when she got cold was given inhaler. Both are same by function depending on age the doctors prefer the type.  Inhalers are of several types, broadly bronchodilator and steroid.  Broncho dilators we should use to get relief, steroids are used only when the severity of the infection is more. Steroids are to be used rarely when ever there is necessary.  Breathing problem usually develops due to allergy, and if you could find the allergen you can greatly minimize the severity of the attack. Allergens can be traced by making a list of the things used and foods on daily basis. Note when there is cold or cough. Try to find out the things used on the day of the attack of cold and avoid such things which are common.  Besides I advise you some diet recommendations as avoid taking brinjal, fish, other seafoods, ice water, ice cream, cool Chat Doctor.  Don't allow her to play with water. Wishing for her continued good health, and thanks for calling.