"If they have flared nostrils or are using their muscles near the neck to breathe, seem lethargic, or their lips are turning blue, they should go to the hospital, as these are dangerous signs the baby may stop breathing," said Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist and immunologist with the Allergy & Asthma Network.
Dr. Brar agrees, adding that if the symptoms are severe, parents should take their babies to the doctor ASAP. "If mild asthma due to a frequent cough is suspected, they should see their pediatrician or a specialist," she said. "For any signs of severe asthma, they should seek immediate medical attention."
Once you're at your child's appointment, a doctor will go over baby's symptoms and will potentially prescribe medication that's given by a nebulizer or with an inhaler using a spacer with a mask.
