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- When seen by the doctor or nurse, ensure your child has their oxygen level checked.
- They also need to have the air entry to their lungs checked with a stethoscope as part of the review.
- They are highly likely to need a course of oral steroids (prednisolone) to settle down the inflammations.
Important
This cannot and must not be done over the phone – a doctor or nurse practitioner needs to review and assess your child in person.
