The child's breathing does not get better after 10 to 15 minutes in a steamy bathroom. The child cannot rest because the coughing won't stop. The cough lasts more than a few days. You may encounter the following procedures and equipment during your child's stay. A stethoscope is used to listen to the heart and lungs.
Blood pressure is taken by wrapping a cuff around the child's arm.
It is placed on the ear, finger, or toe and is connected to a machine that measures the oxygen in your child's blood. The child will get moist cool air either from a mask, tent, or high humidity room. This will make breathing easier. A doctor will assist with these treatments. At first, they may be needed quite often.