Asthma
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Asthma & Steroids
Asked by A.T. from Yuba City
on April 1, 2008
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Hello,
I am seeking advice from other Mom's that have experience with young Children with Asthma. My son who was born with Asthma has been on Allergy medicine and (a...
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- It seems like so many are going through the same situation. My daughter started with allergies and asthma as a baby as well. We had her on liquid steroids 2 times a da...
- Hi A., All three of our children including my husband and I suffer from allergies. Since we moved to East Contra Costa County, I can add allergy induce asthma to my l...
- Singulair was that magic pill for my son who is now 7. He has had asthma since he was very young. We started him on the Singulair a little over 2 years ago. It has ...
Asthma and Dairy
Asked by C.R. from Los Angeles
on April 16, 2009
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I recently found out that my 13 month old has asthma. My pediatrician gave me albuterol (steriod) and pulmicort for daily breating treatments (every 3 hours). I'm ha...
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- Dear C., My son, who is now four, has a very similar history as your child. My son was started on pulmacort and albuteral around 11 months. He also takes singula...
- I would cut out all gluten and dairy and add some cod liver oil (Carlsons liquid, a little added to juice). Also, stop vaccinating him if you have done so up to this p...
- I have asthma I developed it as an adult. Asthma is not caused by food allergies.But some of the dairy may be aggervating the asthma. Because it makes the mucus thicke...
Asthma or Aniexty?
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on May 20, 2010
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Hi- the last couple months ive had chest tightness like someone is sitting on me and sometimes feel out of breath..................I had pretty bad asthma growing up a...
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- there is a nebulizer treatment that won't cause that nervous feeling. I hate it too. As your doctor, I am sure that they will be able to tell the difference! M.
- Very random question but do you get like that when you spray stuff or have the dishwasher going? Products these days have chemicals that worsen asthma.
- yes stress can trigger asthma as the previous poster said. Also, the Asthma meds, do create symptoms like that and can make one feel "nervous" and anxious... and "hyp...
Life with an Asthma Kid - Is It Asthma?
Asked by P.R. from Fort Myers
on May 2, 2008
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Hi Ladies, I am somewhat new to this site, but am very impressed with it and am remaining active on it. That being said, I wanted to share my experience and see if an...
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- The natural mineral Bromaline is a mucus fighter. Look into it at your local health food store. Worked awesome for my son & husband. Seek natural remedies, all that...
- Hello, I also have a child with some health problems. She is not diagnosed as asthmatic but has had many breathing issues. I am sure you see Dr. Favario, if not ...
- I know a few others mentioned it - but I would definitely rule out Cystic Fibrosis. My best friend has it and you want to know asap if that is the case. Good Luck, R.
Asthma Question
Asked by K.B. from Portland
on March 1, 2010
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My 2 1/2 year old daughter, who had never had any significant respiratory issues before except a few colds and coughs, was diagnosed wtih a low-grade pneumonia and pro...
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- my son is 2 1/2 as well, he has had asthma since he was a baby. we have done the breathing treatments all the time. His asthma is triggered very easily. Whenever he...
- You need to give her the albuterol when she has and increase Work of Breathing. Increased Respiratory Rate, if she looks like she has to push air out, tight hacking c...
- I had asthmatic symptoms due to food allergies for many years- particularly dairy caused mine. Doctors for some reason refuse to test ANYONE for food allergies, though...
Diagnosed with Asthma
Asked by G.B. from Tulsa
on October 16, 2008
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I was diagnosed with Asthma over the past couple of weeks and am at a loss as how to deal with this. I have Anxiety problems and taking new medication is a big trigge...
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- I am not real familiar with asthma myself. But my husband has delt with it his entire life. He uses a preventive inhaler called Adviar and It absolutly keeps his under...
- I have been diagnosed with asthma now for about 12 years. I take Advair to help control mine and it works great! It will take a couple of weeks after you begin takin...
- Hey G., i've been dealing with this stuff for about 18 years now. I can't help with the anxiety issues but as far as the asthma and Symbicort i can. I have been on S...
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...
No More Asthma PLEASE
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on January 28, 2008
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My daughter (2) has had asthma for 2 years. We have an attck every 4-6 weeks. We have avoided the hospital several times but get neamonia quite frequently. We are a ho...
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- Our 2 year old sees Dr. Fawcett in Southlake with Texas Regional Asthma amd Allergy ###-###-####.
- You should definetley get her in to see a specialist. THis could be serious and a specialist is the one who can tell you exactly what you need to do. You should try to...
- We had issues with asthma at my house all the time. Last year I converted my home to all natural products and we do not have near the problem with it! I would encour...
Asthma Question
Asked by G.F. from Biloxi
on December 21, 2010
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I took my 9 yr old to the doctor yesterday becoz sunday night she was complaining that her chest hurt. I was already suspecting she had asthma because she has had a ch...
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- Singulair is an asthma control medication but it is also used to treat allergies. If you are using it to treat asthma you should give it at night and close to the same...
- My son has this. He's 3, so it might be a little different, but here goes: We also didn't get a "diagnosis" of asthma, but we just say that he has it because he ha...
- omg i know what you mean about those drs. i've had asthma since i was in third grade. have an extra inhaler at her school. i would suggest keep it in the nurses of...
Diagnosing Asthma?
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on August 27, 2007
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I posted a question last week regarding possible allergies with my 15 MO daughter - she has had a persistant cough for what seems like forever. I have tried 3 prescri...
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- I am a Respiratory Therapist. You should probably not give your child a cough suppressant. If she does have asthma or a virul infection, the cough is a natural mecha...
- I have heard of Dr Moore- he is good. In the Pedi office I work for we tell parents that a cold usually last 2-3 weeks. You can try and treat the symptoms but it ju...
- I have heard of Dr. Moore and I've heard good things. If the cough seems awry definately get it checked out. I suffered from the same kind of asthma and wasn't diagn...
