Yeah...no codeine for babies for respiratory stuff. Steroids to decrease the inflammation is pretty much on point (I just had bronchitis--similar concept--and had to take oral steroids, not much else to do.)

Anyway, I'm sorry you're frustrated; I would be, too. It's true, if he decides he doesn't want to go in, I guess there's not much to do about it but let him do what he feels he needs to do. Maybe next time, if this is his habit, bringing him right in when he's in crisis mode would be a good idea, you know? I don't know, that's totally up to you, but definitely something to think about.