My IRN has done 2 sessions of nebezling and still has nostril discharge and is coughing

[Birdmum]

So i notice a week a before Christmas my IRN was coughing and had nostril discharge it was maybe a few times a day he would cough tho I took him to see his avian vet and they recommend 10 days neblizling twice a day with gentamicin after the 10 days he was okay for a week or so then began coughing and having nasal discharge so I contacted the vet and they said do another round and see, it’s been almost 2 weeks and today he had wet nostrils again his booked in to see the avian vet tomorrow but I’m so worried and stressed out anyone have any ideas what could be going on with him and if anyone’s had this experience with their birds I’m not looking for a diagnosis just if it’s serious and should I be so worried !?

 

[Jcas]

Different viruses and bacteria can respond better or worse to different medications. It may just be a matter of finding the right medicine for your bird. Another possibility is if there is anything in his environment that could be causing his cough/ runny nose? Cleaners, new paint, mold, dust, artificial scents, etc can all irritate a bird’s airway. Discussing your concerns with the avian vet is definitely a good idea! Hope your Ringneck is feeling better soon

 

[Birdmum]

Different viruses and bacteria can respond better or worse to different medications. It may just be a matter of finding the right medicine for your bird. Another possibility is if there is anything in his environment that could be causing his cough/ runny nose? Cleaners, new paint, mold, dust, artificial scents, etc can all irritate a bird’s airway. Discussing your concerns with the avian vet is definitely a good idea! Hope your Ringneck is feeling better soon

Thank you for you help ! I definitely will when I go see him today I have air purifiers and never use any sprays or any deodorises in the house, when he was younger he was exposed to smoke by his previous owner so I just hope that hasn’t caused any damage thank you again I appreciate it

 

[SailBoat]

Sounds more like a secondary bacteria infection! Back to the Avian Vet.

 

[Birdmum]

Sounds more like a secondary bacteria infection! Back to the Avian Vet.

Thank you for your response good to know