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Bronchiolitis Home Care: Wheezing
Home care for mild wheezing in someone with bronchiolitis includes:
  • Avoid exposure to smoke.
  • Avoid cough medicine.
  • Avoid sedative medications.
  • Avoid substances that trigger wheezing.
  • Drink plenty of liquids to remain hydrated.
  • Place a vaporizer or nebulizer in the bedroom at night.
Home care for children who take medication for wheezing includes:
  • Learn to use prescribed inhalers correctly. Images
  • Use short-acting inhalers every 20 minutes, or as directed by your doctor.
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Last Updated: Nov 4, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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