Asthma Medication: Infant
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Treatment for Asthma
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on August 17, 2006
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Hi,
Is there any treatment for asthma? Homeopathy or some other medicine, other than inhalers and steroids? I have a 3 yr old who suffers from Asthma
Thanks,
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- S., Try removing dairy products such as milk from the toddler's diet. Along with anything made with peanuts. Also peas and wheat. I had allergies and asthma a...
- Try V-Vax! www.v-vax.com It's a medicinal eucalyptus spray. It is to be put on a tissue and inhaled. I have calmed my now non-existent athsma with it many times. Home...
- My son had allergy induced asthma and the only thing that helped him was taking him to a pediatric chiropractor. He was on those steroids and preventatives and it was...
Infant Asthma
Asked by S.B. from Washington DC
on July 16, 2008
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My almost 5 month old son has been wheezing for about a month now. Our pediatrician tried several meds but they didn't really help much, so he sent us to a pediatric ...
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- Are you nursing? I'd give him infant probiotics bought from the Health Food Center in the frig section, to up him immune system. Run a cool mist humidifier, and alwa...
- Hi S., Both Barabara and Heather mentioned the use of chemicals in the home and how this can have an adverse effect on anyone who has a condition such as asthma. One...
- I don't have any personal experience with infant asthma, but I wanted to ask you if you have consulted an allergist. Have you looked into whether or not he is reacting...
Is It Asthma?
Asked by R.R. from Pensacola
on March 8, 2007
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My 1 year old son has had a cough since the second week in January. He'll wake up in the middle of the night just hacking and chocking. He has a few fits during the da...
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- My three year old does the same thing and it's so bad that it makes him vomit in the middle of the night (about once every two weeks). I was researching the signs of ...
- Hi R., It sounds like it could be asthma, allergies or perhaps a reaction to something. My son, who is now 4, had allergies and eczema. About 6 months ago, I swit...
- I'm sorry to hear about your son. Have you tried a humidifier? That might be misspelled LOL..Maybe a duhumidifier? Not sure..I'm a single Mom well almost 12 weeks t...
Asthma?
Asked by J.D. from Seattle
on December 23, 2008
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So I have a almost 6 month old boy and he has been wheezing and breathing rough since he was 4 months old. I am wondering if any one else has experienced this with the...
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- Go see another doctor. My son at a few days showed signs of allergy. A great naturopathic one is Dr. Kate Wiggin. And she does house calls for no extra! ###-###-#### S...
- As somebody who has asthma and has had the wheezing and albuterol inhalers and all the like, I can tell you that the albuterol didn't always help me. What helped me th...
- Are there things in your home that can trigger asthma, such as smoking, wood stove, or pets? There are other things that can trigger it as well. My daughter (now 23)...
Asthma
Asked by B.K. from Kansas City
on March 7, 2011
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I have a 4 year old son who was diagnosed with asthma around his 4th bday. Previous to his 4th birthday he was a perfectly healthy little boy. In July he became very...
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- Not sure what your income is, but Children's Mercy has a healthy home program where they will come in and inspect your house for mold and allergens. Is there a chance...
- Have you had him tested for allergies? Sometimes if you avoid things he's allergic to, his asthma isn't triggered. I've heard of people moving to houses with no carp...
- I have had asthma all my life and I'm 48. I too am on 2 daily meds for asthma and 1 for allergies plus my rescue inhaler. I feel much better then struggling for breath...
Asthma
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on June 24, 2008
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My son is 17 months old and has been diagnosed with asthma. He was born 3 months premature so he has chronic lung disease, which makes it worse for him to have asthma...
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- Hi C., My neice had problems with asthma as an infant. Her doctor suggested they put her in swimming classes to strengthen her lungs. She started swimming lessons...
- My 19 month old son has asthma as well. And he was born full term and a great size.(8 pounds 1 oz)!! He had RSV when he was just about 2 months old and was air lifted ...
- My son's story is similar to many others that have responded. I am happy to tell you that at 3 1/2 years old he seems to have out grown it. We have the nebulizer store...
Asthma
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on November 22, 2008
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hi
about a week and a half a go after i picked my daughter up from school, i noticed she was short of breath. we took her to the pediatrician severl times and urg...
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- Hi M., The first thing that comes to mind is why wasn't the PED able to identify this! That really disturbs me. My entire family has asthma and the first thing I th...
- Hi M.... I had asthma and allergies growing up and it wasn't fun. Although the air quality now is worse then when I was a kid. One thing that helped me out was doing s...
- M., My son was diagnosed with allergy induced asthma about one year ago, after he was sick consistently for four months with several ear infections and no sign of r...
Asthma or Not Asthma?
Asked by N.I. from Fort Myers
on February 17, 2007
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I have an 18 month adorable child who started to have wheezing at about six month old. He had this problem only when he had cold. His doctor prescribed for him the neb...
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- Hi N., I just wanted to say that I read so many emails with questions regarding children's health. I don't understand why you don't ask your doctor to clarify t...
- N., Is the wheezing come through his nose or mouth? If mouth then yes.. potential asthma if nose maybe he has some blockage in his nose? My 8 year old had sport i...
- My daughter had the same symthoms at the same age. the doctors always said the same thing. then one day when she was 5 yo, they said "oh, YOUR daughter has asthma!" I ...
Treatment for Allergies and Mild Asthma
Asked by T.L. from Rochester
on November 19, 2008
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Hello Everyone. I really need some advice on what to do for my 6 year old son. First a little background: he was born with severe acid reflux and was on Zantac syrup...
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- Hi T., I suggest you buy the book, "Gut and Psychology Syndrome" by Natasha Cambell- Mcbride. It sounds like your son may be able to help his issues through diet c...
- I don't know if this will help you, but my older daughter developed allergies when she was about 5. She was miserable. She would go to school looking like I punched he...
- Hi, T. I have an 8 year old with tree and dust mite allergies as well as asthma. And, he has also had pneumonia in the past. But, for the past year we've managed to...
Allergies & Asthma
Asked by S.M. from Jacksonville
on January 4, 2007
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my child is 15months and 1 day old and she has asthma and has been having a nast cough like she is about to have asthma attract and it scare to say that i'm going to ...
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- By all means take your baby to the doctor. you mentioned you are military...do you go to military clinics/doctors or do you Tricare Standard/Prime to Civillian? If y...
- Take her to the doctor, they will probably but her on some steroids and breathing treatments. Ask the doctor about putting her on soy or rice milk, and a wheat free d...
- you poor baby girl i know what you are going through my daughter was diagnossed with astma at 6 months old.. she cannot take cough meds because they cause mucus to go ...
