Breathing treatment

Kylie has been sick since last Wednesday. She was out of school Wednesday and Thursday. She rallied for her Halloween party on Friday and again on Sunday night for trick-or-treating. But she hadn't gotten over the cold and had a cough that concerned me enough to take her to the doctor's office.

After examining her they decided to give her a breathing treatment with Albuterol. Kylie was a great trooper during the treatment. It helped that our pediatrician had this kid-sized hose decorated with an elephant.


And we went to the hospital for a chest x-ray. Kylie was great about wearing her little mask while we waited.


I have to say that I was pretty calm through it all. Just a bit stressed trying to fill out paperwork while Kylie wanted to either run around or hang all over me. Thank heavens for my iPhone. The many pre-schooler games I have on it are perfect for short "sit still" waits.

The chest x-ray came back clear yet the doctor sent us home with the breathing treatment machine. I think it's a bit much but if it eases Kylie's symptoms then I'm for it. We've done three breathing treatments a day for three days. The "fun" novelty of it has worn off but Kylie is hanging in there with it. On Friday, we go back to the doctor for a follow-up check-up.

Don't worry for the little one (but send her your wishes and prayers). She's feeling much better! She had a ball playing at the park yesterday; her energy is back up!