Asthma
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Ideas About Allergies and Asthma
Asked by J. from Chicago
on September 18, 2006
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My almost four year old son was at the ER, at Children's Memorial Hospital this weekend diagnosed with Reactive Airway Disorder (?). I know that this can be a kind of...
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- Hi J. I hope your son is feeling better. My son has a rear genitic disorder and his immume systems is weak. I have found a nutritional company called Usana Health...
- J., my son was 3.5 when we went to a chiropractor for his allergy induced asthma. He was constantly sick and his immune system just wasn't strong enough to fight off ...
- Hi J., I'm a wellness consultant; partnered with a 21-year old international wellness company. I have a wellness conference call scheduled with a guy by the name of ...
Looking for Pediatric Asthma and Allergy Doctor
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on May 3, 2006
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My 3 year has mild allergies and asthma. I am looking for a pediatric specialist in asthma and allergies. Any referrals would be appreciated.
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- A., Check on Dr. Steven Peskind in Plano - he is right across the street from Medical Center of Plano. He's taken care of my son who's almost 2. He and his staff ...
- A., My 6yr old son was recently diagnoised with asthma and allergies after 3 yrs of constant sinus infections and chronic cough. I was recommended to Dr. John Van W...
- Dr Ruff in Dallas is good. He use to be located near Presby off of Walnut Hill- I am unsure if he is still in the same location, but I definately recommend him.
My Son Was Recently Diagnosed with Asthma
Asked by T.C. from New York
on March 23, 2012
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Hello mamas! So last week my 3 yr old son was in the ER because he was having trouble breathing. It started with a mild cold and quickly progressed to rapid breathing...
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- I didn't read the other answers but my 12 year old uses Flovent 2x a day. It has made a world of difference in his asthma. Yes - Flovent is a steroid but it doesn't ...
- Been there! My son is on a daily maintenance inhalier - Azmanex. He also has a Albuterol inhaler for when he has flare ups. Have you spoke to an asthma and allerg...
- Reread everything SH has to say. A few times. :) 2nding (5thing, etc.) a pulmonologist and asthma specialist. Flovent is our miracle. My son's 9... and we sp...
Managing Asthma Inhaler
Asked by K.H. from Denver
on December 8, 2010
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My 12 yo DD was recently diagnosed with sports asthma. It is bad enough that she had an attack during gym class one day and passed out (scary, yes). Now, you would t...
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- K., Have you thought about alternative and get your daughter off inhalers? I am a strong advocate to get kids off inhales with natural alternatives. Inhaler is an...
- they have belt loop holders for them if not get a cell phone case it will fit in that attaches to her belt and buy her a belt. :)
- Talk to your doctor. If your child is using her inhaler more than occaisionally, she should probably be on other medication. The inhaler you are talking about is a s...
Advice on Treatment of Asthma
Asked by J.R. from Rapid City
on December 22, 2008
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My daughter who is 6 yrs old (dob 1/13/02) was hospolitized at one month with RSV for 10 days, sick every two weeks until she was 2 1/2 yrs olds (really scary) - nebul...
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- My son is almost 6 and was diagnosed with asthma a year ago. our treatment plan 1. singular which is a pill at bedtime 2. flovent inhaler twice a day with optichamb...
- Yes, see a pediatric pulmonologist. Our son has been seeing one for 8 years and it's made a huge difference in the control of his mild asthma. We see a doctor at Chi...
- Hi J., I didn't have time to read any responses and I am sure you have received many. I wanted to share this with you though. Our son was having problems wi...
Peanut Allergy and Asthma Question
Asked by A.P. from Boston
on September 14, 2007
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Hi,
My son is 15 months old and was recently tested for allergies. He reacted to peanut and the Dr. gave us an epi pen and told us to never let him eat peanuts. Now ...
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- It seems odd to me that a pediatrician would just give a 15 month old singulair without referring him to a pediatric pulmonologist first. We went through months of hel...
- Good Morning, I would get a secound oppinion on both things. I wouldn't be putting him on singular unless you got a secound oppinion. Especially if you havn't noti...
- Hi A., I have some advice for you...ask questions until you feel you really understand the situation and don't leave until you do. Any doctor should feel good about ta...
Help with Taking Asthma Meds..
Asked by B.R. from Topeka
on April 9, 2008
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Hello my 3 year old son was just diagnosed with Asthma. I am suppose to give him albuterol through a chamber when needed. My problem is he will not put the chamber to ...
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- I had the same trouble with my son. Our chamber has pictures of a bear putting the chamber to his face, the medicine going into the chamber and then a picture of the b...
- My son was also just diagnosed with asthma. I found a book at Amazon.com called The Lion who had Asthma. This book features a preschool aged boy who pretends to be a...
- My son was given a mask shaped like a dinosaur's head at the hospital. Since then, no resistence. Check at www.nebulizermask.com and maybe he can pick out one he'd r...
Son's Asthma Out of Control- Immunotherapy?
Asked by A.A. from Dallas
on December 29, 2008
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My 4 1/2 son is not responding well to Allegra, Nasonex, symbicort. His allergies and asthma are out of control and I'm sick and tired of giving him steroids. I have a...
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- My 6 year old daughter has been on meds since she was 2 months old for allergy induced asthma. She was put on Singulair and and Advair inhaler daily about 3 years ago ...
- Those prick tests aren't always the most reliable (some can be down right wrong). I have known people whose prick test said they were allergic to something, but they'...
- You have made a lot of changes around the house that will help your son. Steroids can have long term side effects, so I applaud you for seeking natural alternatives. ...
Onset of Asthma????? Tmi
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on May 14, 2011
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Ok so I am asthmatic but have it controlled for the most part. About the last week Ihave been spitting up clear mucus. Tonight I feel really tired and can't sleep. I a...
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- I've had asthma since I was a kid. Take your Meds as a precaution. You might also be getting a headache due to the flea chemicals. Or you might be PMS'ing Or you...
- My 10 yo granddaughter has asthma. Your symptoms do not sound at all similar to hers when she's having an attack. Her attacks always start out with difficulty breath...
- Take your meds and go see your doctor. you don't want to wait for a full blown asthma attack! Good luck! M
6 Mo Old with Asthma
Asked by F.M. from Kansas City
on June 19, 2008
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I was looking over the other questions, and read the one about the 1yo. Now, I have med names that I can evaluate, if it comes down to it. My son is on Albuterol, 3-4 ...
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- My chiropractor has been able to get rid of all of my toddlers allergies! We used to have to do breathing treatments and he would also have a nosebleed everyday for 3...
- Dear F. M, I'm not sure if I really have any answers for you. I'm not sure that the doctor will do any allergy testing for quite some time. Until then, you just hav...
- I have a 3 year old with Asthma as well. She has been struggiling with this since before she was one year old. We had her tested for allergies at an Pediatric Allerg...
