Asthma Medication: Preschooler, Steroids
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Asthma??
Asked by D.Q. from Green Bay
on February 9, 2010
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My daughter is 7 and has been having asthma like attacks. She's never been diagnosed with asthma, but now has two inhalers to help with the weezing. When she first s...
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- The only true way that they can diagnose asthma is to have your daughter do a pulmonary function test and for that to be interpreted the correct way I would take her t...
- Do they have a dr excuse to keep her inside for recess? If they do how can they deny it? Also do they really want you to keep her out of school for two weeks because...
- Cold weather always triggered my asthma. But I just wanted to say that as a teacher, I think it's ridiculous that the school can't keep her inside. God forbid she go...
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 or Not?
Asked by J.G. from New York
on January 30, 2011
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Sorry, this is going to be long ....My 3 1/2 year old daughter has had respiratory problems since she was 1. Everytime she gets sick, it goes right to her chest. Bef...
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- ok my daughter is asthmatic and uses pulmicort. did the dr that gave you the pulmicort explain that it is a prevenative medication meant to be taken everyday and not j...
- Since most of the symptoms show up during the cold weather, have any of you thought to check your furnace filters? For those of you that have hot air heat, the filters...
- Have you taken her to a ENT? My son would get this yearly cough and they did a nose culture and was harboring a bacteria. It's worth a shot. Also, make sure she is ...
What Asthma Meds Are Your Children Taking?
Asked by C.S. from New York
on July 15, 2010
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My son has well-controlled asthma. We only run into an issue if its cold out and he is really playing hard, exposed to a dog for a long period of time, or whenever he ...
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- According to my doctor the nebulizer is the most effective way to get the medicine to the lungs. Inhalers end up leaving much of the drug on the tongue. To me this...
- I don't have an asthma child. But, the only issue I can see with the nebulizer would be convenience. What about school? Does he at least have a rescue inhaler with ...
- My son is also 6 with asthma, and I have it as well. When he is really suck we still use the nebulizer, but for exercise and mild wheezing we use Ventolin. I've used i...
Asthma > > > Hospitalization?
Asked by R.J. from Seattle
on February 12, 2011
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Anyone else end up with their kiddo in the hospital for nearly a week? (or longer/shorter?) Asthma is still a tentative diagnosis for my 8yo (for many reasons). I was ...
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- I grew up with asthma, and i was, indeed, in the hospital a lot. However, you should be able to cut back on visits, and the length of that visit and need for constant...
- I have no experience with this except for one night when my 11 year could not breathe and we had to go to the ER for five hours, so I just wanted to let you know that ...
- Glad it's getting better!!
Asthma Advice
Asked by R.P. from Kansas City
on February 12, 2012
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My DD is 2 1/2 she hasn't been diagnosed with actual asthma but does have a nebulizer and is doing breathing treatments. Recently she has really been struggling with ...
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- Michele is right on with the RAD (Reactive Airway Disease). Ask your doctor about it. My older daughter had it, and like you said, every time she got a cold it went ri...
- I had an asthma seminar at the hospital where i work and was told by a physician that most childhood asthma symptoms are caused by allergies. I would try to see if she...
- Basically, sounds like par for the course. Sounds EXACTLY like my oldest at that age. The only difference I'd make is that whenever you think she might even be THINK...
Child with Asthma
Asked by M.G. from Green Bay
on December 14, 2008
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I have a 8 year old daughter that was unofficially diagnosed with asthma this past August. She has been on Neb treatments almost all her life when she gets sick. Mult...
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- Hi M., Asthma is a scary thing. I have Asthma and been on different medicines, including the steriod inhaler, no longer am I, makes my throat hurt, did work. There ...
- When my 15 year old was younger, he too had asthma like symptoms, was hospitalized for pneumonia once, had a nebulizer, albuterol, etc. I did a lot of reading and one...
- M., My 6 year old and 2 year old have severe asthma and I would recomend taking your 8 year old to an asthma specialist for an offical diagnosis. I do have both of ...
Advice on Allergies and Asthma in 4 Year Old
Asked by D.G. from Los Angeles
on April 26, 2008
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My daughter will be 4 in July and we have had two trips to the ER since January due to coughing fits and once by ambulance because she stopped breathing (found out she...
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- Well I can help you. I have 4 kids and 3 have asthma and allergies. First who is your doctor? I know of a few good ones. My youngest son who is 6 was just at the docto...
- I had the same experience with my now two year old son. He was in the ER for croup, breathing problems, etc. 3 times in six weeks! I was being told every time I talk...
- Until you get all the second opinions you need, you need to give your girl something. Asthma...can kill people. I know, I have asthma. Be very aware of this. It ca...
Effect of Sugar on Children with Asthma
Asked by I.M. from Houston
on April 14, 2008
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Is there anyone with information about the effects of sugar on children especially in the acute phase of asthma. I have read that it affects the immune system, too. ...
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- He needs to see an allergist and that will control his asthma. I know from experience. Also if he is on antibiotics its because of infection he needs to get rid of tha...
- Whether a child has asthma, some other chronic respiratory condition, or any compromising health issue, sugar can have devistating effects. Unfortunately, it is found ...
- OK, this may or may not help. My 21 year old son had his first asthma attack at 13 months. I was fortunate enough to live in Tuscon, Az at the time and my allergist wa...
Natural Remedies for Asthma
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on February 25, 2012
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Looking for non-conventional remedies or other types of natural medicine for the control of asthma, all those medicines my son is taking seem to affect his behavior an...
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- I would do a rotation diet to find out what food sensitivities he has going on- this is explained better in her book, but you can search for it online and get some gui...
- I live in CA, otherwise I would give you my daughters allergist. We were referred to him about a yr ago and it has made such a difference in her life! So i recommend ...
- Asthma is a symptom and not a disease. Typically allergies are the underlying cause. Have you seen an allergist and had him tested? If you treat the allergies you m...
