Asthma
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Cough Variant Asthma
Asked by K.L. from Grand Rapids
on May 21, 2008
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We were just told that our son has Cough Variant Asthma. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it because the doctor was not too helpful. We have another...
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- My son was diagnosed with cough variant asthma also and have had absolutely no luck with getting it under control. I don't think the doctors know what my son really h...
- K., I was diagnosed with asthma several years ago. My form of asthma presents with a cough, not a wheeze. I am assuming that this is what your doctor ment by cough ...
- Hello K., My three childrena and I all have asthma. My son and I have the dry cough as a pre-curser. I know that when the cough starts, the lungs will start filling w...
Is It Asthma? I'm Really Worried
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on April 7, 2010
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If you see my post - i'm 12 weeks pregnant....yay!!! However for the first time ever in history - i think i am having asthma. I've been weezy all night long and i have...
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- It may be just allergies. All of my kids have allergies, no asthma, and they have been doing that the past few weeks. Since you're pregnant, there isn't much the OB ...
- If you've not had asthma in the past this is unlikely to be asthma. If you are not having difficulty breathing and feel that you're getting enough air I would wait un...
- Call the doctor as soon as you can. Your OB should know their limitations if it's a respiratory issue and refer you to your family physician/internist. However, if...
Allergy Induced Asthma
Asked by C.K. from Detroit
on December 4, 2006
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I took my 4 year old to the Dr's today. We found out that he is possibly allergic to our dog. With the allergy, it is causing asthma. I was wondering if there are any ...
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- I am suprised at the number of people who would rather stuff there chid with drugs to deal with a pet allergy, instead of finding a permanent solution. Do your researc...
- Finally a Dr using his brain cells. First thing you do is take your child out of the house for the day and clean real good. Especially his room and primary play area....
- I had a quick question I just wanted to ask....What allergy Doctor did you take him to go see? Just wondering if he is the same one I took my daughter too. You don't...
Carpet Cleaning with Asthma
Asked by S.H. from Washington DC
on January 2, 2010
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My 3YO daughter was recently diagnosed with asthma. We need to get our carpets cleaned, but now I am worried that all the chemicals may be worse than the dirt. Does an...
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- A carpet steamer. Also I have used regular laundry detergent (fragrance and dye free) along with a bit of fabric softener. Vinegar is a great option as well. That be...
- Hii- congrats on your husband coming home! I don't know if it is an option at all- hardwood floors?
- Hi. My first thought was that you should check the faan.org site to see if they have any recommendations. Congrats on having your hubby safely home. M.
Congested Son... Could It Be Asthma or Allergies????
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on March 16, 2009
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I have a son who is 5 1/2 months old. He is quite congested and wheezes too when he has a cold. He was hospitalized briefly for RSV this past fall as well. I am con...
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- I had the same thing, also with my second son. It ended up that he kind of hung onto the milk after feeding and that made sort of a wheezing sound. Pretty scarey but h...
- By the time my son was 1 yr, he was in the hospital 5 times with pneumonia. We did the entire medical model from allergie shots, inhalers, drugs, you name it, we did ...
- I have a soon to be 3 year old who has asthma. For the first year of his life I was concerned about his breathing but his pediatrician said we shouldn't be concerned ...
What Are the Early Symptoms of Asthma?
Asked by H.L. from Los Angeles
on September 7, 2010
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HI...
What are the early symptoms of asthma?
My child (4.5) has had a weird cought for a few weeks... Took him to the pediatrician last week, lungs are clear, chest...
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- Seasonal allergies can cause sinus drainage, which irritates the throat, which causes a cough, which irritates the throat, which causes a cough, etc.etc. Asthma causes...
- There is a kind of asthma called exercise-induced asthma. The doctor may listen to your child's lungs in his exam room and say there's no asthma there but if he wer...
- Lungs are clear? The only times my kids have had coughing attacks like that (an dmilk respiratory symptoms) were pneumonia. The best way to tell is by x-ray - we had...
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...
Adult Asthma Frustration
Asked by V.K. from Sacramento
on August 26, 2009
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Hello,
I have had asthma since I was about 12 years old and here I am at 31.. you would think I would be used to it and wouldn't get so disgusted with the whole thi...
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- Hi V., My dad has been an asthma sufferer since he was a child. I remember when I was a little girl that we would have to take him to the emergency room at least once...
- I had breathing problems which the doctors by default labeled "asthma." I was on every asthma drug under the sun and was not getting better after like 7 months. So I k...
- This year has been particularly bad for allergies. I never had asthma before, but I developed it this spring! I found that zyrtec just did not cut it. Try asking yo...
Asthma or Allergie Issues??
Asked by K.J. from New Orleans
on August 25, 2011
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How can you tell the difference between asthma,panic attacks and plain allergies?
I started back in May with a running nose,and so on, along with feeling like I can...
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- You need to all be tested for allergies. That will give you a better idea if it is allergies or panic attacks. Ex-rays can determine if it is asthma also.
- I have heard of adults developing asthma in addition to allergies as an adult, so it is possible you are developing asthma that is triggered by allergies. I've had as...
- You cannot as a lay person. You need to see your doctor and get a proper diagnosis. If it is asthma it should be medicated and you need a rescue inhaler. It could be ...
Asthma in a 2 Year Old??
Asked by M.H. from Scranton
on January 24, 2008
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My son, Nate, has had a cough (sounds like a bronchitis or croupe type cough; hollow, not mucus-y, sounds like a "goose honk") for almost a year and a half. Our ped h...
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- Hi Michelle. My son is almost 2 and a half. The Doctors resist diagnosising asthma until they are three years old. My son started to get asthma type symptoms, ratt...
- First, remember that Drs. do not know it all! They are human and make mistakes,too. Many times they are just doing their best witht he educational background and exp...
- Dear M. H. My daughter was born with asthma, and constantly had to use a nebulizer until she was almost 3. We used the liquid albuterol as well. My daughter also ...
