Is chest physiotherapy session painful?
 
No, the session is not painful for the baby; the thorax of the baby is still mainly made of cartilage which allows for great flexibility.

Why does my child cry during the session?

It is important to remember that the session is done when baby is sick, weak, and often has fever.
However, although difficult for the mother, tears increase the effectiveness of the session, because this way baby breathes with the entire lungs and is able to exhale without any obstruction in the airway.

How long is the session?

Once the physiotherapist has prepared the room, the session lasts between 10 and 20 minutes. The duration of the session is decided by the physiotherapist depending on the obstruction in the airway, the general state and the tiredness of the baby.

Will my child be asthmatic if he often has bronchiolitis?

An asthmatic child will certainly have bronchiolitis more often, although a child who is often ill with bronchiolitis may not necessarily be asthmatic.

Asthma is diagnosed only later in his life so there is no need to worry just yet. However, there is a possibility of an infantile asthma which disappears later in adolescence.

 Will my child have after-effects following a bronchiolitis?

No. Although to it must be taken seriously, bronchiolitis is a minor illness and will not have any consequences for the respiratory future of your child.

Please email any questions to: james@babyphysio.com