Respiratory Problems, Age 11 And Younger: Preparing For Your Appointment

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Preparing For Your Appointment

To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment

You can help your child's doctor diagnose and treat your child's condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:

• Did the symptoms start as a cold but now appear to be worse than you would expect from a cold?
• What prescription and nonprescription medicines has your child been taking?
• Does your child seem to have any symptoms that indicate an infection in one area, such as pain in one ear?
• Has your child had any other recent illnesses?
• Does another member of your family have similar symptoms?
• Has your child been eating, sleeping, and playing normally?
• Have you, your child, or another member of your family recently traveled, either inside or outside of the country?
• Does your child have any health risks?

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Last updated:	March 06, 2006
Author:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Reviewed By:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer