GuidelinesIMCI
Wheeze - Follow-Up
IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
Care for the child who returns for follow-up using ALL the boxes that match the child’s previous classifications
If the child has a new problem, assess, classify and treat the new problem as on the ASSESS AND CLASSIFY Chart
After 2 days (Pneumonia with Wheeze), or After 5 days (Cough or Cold with Wheeze)
- If wheezing has not improved, refer
- If no longer wheezing after 5 days, stop salbutamol. Advise caregiver to re-start salbutamol via spacer if wheezing starts again, and return to clinic immediately if child has not improved within 4 hours
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Give Follow-up Care; Wheeze
Last checked for updates: June 2023