Asthma Medication
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Advice on Asthma in South Bay
Asked by N.A. from Los Angeles
on April 30, 2008
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I am very confused...after an "asthma attack" we realize (age 4) daughter has asthma....allergy induced, we think, do I need to see a pluminologist for her...the ped. ...
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- Asthma is your body's supressed immune system reacting to irritants/allergins in the air. It is vital to keep the sinuses clean and healthy. I would recommend a neti...
- Dr. Dean Chiang is a wonderful allergist. They work with kids and adults with allergies and/or asthma. He and Dr. Alan Singer have an office near Torrance Memorial -...
- I also recommend Dr. Song. You mentioned the remodel...were you living in the house during it? Maybe the dust from the remodel had something to do with it?? Just a t...
Kids and Natural Asthma Remedies???
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on August 18, 2010
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I have asthma in the family and I think my 7-year old is starting to develop asthma. I had him tested for allergies a couple of years ago and he is allergic to dust mi...
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- Like you, I have asthma. It is a serious disease, and if your son needs medicine you shouldn't hesitate to give it to him. I know people who have DIED from asthma at...
- Chiropractic!! I've seen a number of kids helped by it. My kids have been adjusted since birth, it's very safe. Please talk to one about it and see what they can do!
- Hello Y., of course, if he needs to go to the doctor, by all means take him. (with that said........................................... increase his magnesium. (a t...
What Are the Signs/symptoms of Asthma in a Baby/toddler?
Asked by K.A. from Seattle
on January 13, 2010
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What are the signs/symptoms of asthma in a baby or toddler?
Also can someone describe what is wheezing? how do you know a wheeze when you hear one?
Just curio...
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- My granddaughter has had asthma since she was a baby. An attack starts with a faint breathy, rattly sound coming from her throat and then advances to an obvious tight...
- If you at all suspect asthma please consult a doctor. It can be very serious and life threatening. If your child is breathing really hard, meaning if you look at their...
- my pediatrician says that wheezing is whenever a baby is having trouble breathing & creating a sound like they are stressing ot breathe. If you're worried at all, that...
Natural Products a Cure for Asthma?
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on March 8, 2011
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Can switching to all natural cleaning products, bedding, clothing, and mattresses help alleviate my daughter's asthma? Please tell me your experience.
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- I'm not kidding, I was reading in the newspaper, that using toothpaste for sensitive teeth suppose help people with Athma, maybe look into it...
- It will definitely help to reduce triggers, but it is not a cure. Especially when the asthma sufferer leaves the 'safe zone' to go shopping/a friend's house/school... ...
- It depends on what her triggers are. My oldest son is set off by colds, being outside in very cold weather, playing outside when it's humid, and tree pollen. There ...
Pregnant with Asthma and Allergies
Asked by T.M. from Erie
on October 31, 2006
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Since I got such great responses from a lot of people last time. I would like to ask a simple question to all the mothers. I have asthma and I'm 16 weeks pregnant. ...
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- I agree with both of the last responses. I have asthma (very light case) and I was able to use my inhaler while pregnant. My doc told me that after the 2-3 month eve...
- I just had my son 2 months ago and I have asthma and allergies. I go to an allergist every week for allergy shots. My allergist changed my medication from advair t...
- Asthma and allergies here too. My doc said it was ok to take my inhaler. You might also want to ask about Singular. That was ok'd to take during my pregnancy with my...
Cold Induced Asthma
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on September 27, 2011
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For parents who have a child who has cold induced asthma. What do you do to help them get over it. I took my 2 children to the urgent care, because my regular ped was ...
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- Both my brother and sister grew up with asthma, and I remember the doc telling us that hard floors are best to cut down on environmental irritations like dust, mites, ...
- DOES your child, have Asthma meds? ie: an inhaler etc.? If so, he/she needs to be taking that. Asthma, is very serious. Anything, can trigger it. Sure, even dust. ...
- ok I am cold induced I buy the bands that go over your ears and wear them around my neck. it warms the air going in. I don't know why but it works. also when I swit...
Spirometry Results and Asthma Diagnosis
Asked by L.D. from Minneapolis
on June 26, 2012
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Hello,
My son just turned 5 this week and our pediatrician (non-specialist) said he was finally old enough to have his lung function tested. We have also seen a pedi...
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- I think that this only means that his lungs were operating at a normal capacity. He could have asthma but it hasn't damaged his lungs as of now. But I'm not sure. ...
- I worked for a couple of pulmonologists in their office as the RN and will tell you that generally a simple spirometry is not enough to diagnose asthma. I would s...
- The Spirometry itself, cannot diagnose Asthma. Did you see a Pulmonologist or the regular Pediatrician? A specialist, should be seen. I have Asthma. Since chil...
Asthma or Acid Reflux?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on May 14, 2011
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Okay, I asked all of you a question the other day about my almost 3 year old son and his severe cough but here is another...
To give a little from the other questio...
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- It sounds like asthma. I have to watch my son because he has allergies too. I am surprised they did not do a nebulizer with the steroids in that they breathe in. He al...
- IT really seems to me that you are not under the proper care for your son. It has been my experience that Pediatricians are not very good at handling asthma/allergies...
- Psalm, since you are up for trying what ever the doctor is giving you, I suggest you try what my pediatrician recommended a long time ago.. it is a nutritional product...
Asthma - Peak Flow Meter
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on June 10, 2012
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Our Pediatrician has suggested that my son may have Asthma. We were given a Peak Flow Meter. Can anyone tell me if there is a "goal" that is the normal range for the b...
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- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/peak-flow-meter/MY01116 This link will tell you about the peak flow meter and how it is used how to use it. I have Asthma myself, ...
- Asthma doesn't cause a fever however an illness can trigger an asthma attack. Use the peak flow meter daily to track what your child's normal lung function is. After a...
- I grew up with asthma and always had a peak flow meter. My doctor gave me the range that I should be in (he set the arrows accordingly) but I don't remember the numbe...
Asthma-or Something
Asked by S. from Dallas
on October 6, 2006
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My 6 year old son was diagnosed with Asthma when he was 22 months old, however, he doesn't have the typical asthma symptoms. He has a consistant barking, sometimes al...
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- I see that you have received several responses already, but I thought I'd add my two cents as well... I am a pediatric nurse and worked at Children's mostly with pulm...
- Hello I have asthma it sounds like he is having a asthma attack. Is he on a regular medicaine to help prevent asthma attacks. If not you might want to she a pulm...
- Hi S., I also have a son that gets this cough your talking about several times a year, he would start coughing we would give him every kind of cough medican under th...
