Bronchiolitis: Albuterol
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Bronchiolitis
Asked by K.O. from New York
on January 30, 2010
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Hi moms-
My 5 month old had developed bronchiolitis. She is really stuffy and keeps coughing. As a result she's not sleeping well. I know that it's a virus and we mu...
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- My son had this when he was 3 months old. I feel for you! It's terrible! Our doctor gave us a nebulizer and albuteral for him to be used every 4 hours. I don't th...
- Hi K., I have put a little ground up alfalfa and vitamin C in a bit of juice or water. But make sure your doctor is ok with it. Are you using the little bulb syring...
- Look on the bottle and/or ask your doctor, but Vick's Vaporub makes a Baby Vicks version that I've used on both of my boys when they were infants. I'm pretty sure I us...
Albuterol
Asked by C.G. from Oklahoma City
on October 30, 2010
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debate here
i wont give my kids meds thats not prescribed or in their age group but my inlaw and kids dad say albuterol is okay. I was just wondering because they say...
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- I have trouble using an inhaler correctly myself, so I would hope that they've been shown how to do it by a doctor or pharmacist. Albuterol is a prescription, which me...
- I believe you can overdose on just about anything.. Albuterol, that's for Asthma... why is that being given for sleep??????? yikes.. not to mention, it can be a stimul...
- melatonin is all natural. My friend gives her kids it and it helps them calm down and hellp them fall alseep.
Reaction to Albuterol
Asked by D.P. from Dallas
on January 12, 2011
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Hello, Mamas! I need some feedback. Our 3 year old son has asthma issues only when he has a respiratory illness. During those time, we have successfully given him h...
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- My son used to use an inhaler whenever he got sick as well, until he finally out grew it around age 3. He never had a reaction. I do not think I would give your son ...
- check with a pharmacist and an allergist.
- My son is about to turn 3 and has the same problems. We use a nebulizer though with xopanex, and pulmicort. Sometimes the xopanex makes him really irritable for a co...
Albuterol Sulf for a 7 Week Old
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on May 23, 2011
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Hello Mom's, My 7 week old Baby Boy started a very nasty cough on Thursday & by saturday he wasn't sounding any better so we took Him to the urgent care! The Dr there ...
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- Im taking it right now in an inhaler for asthma and pneumonia and it makes me shaky and nervous for about an hour after. It does help open my lungs and I breathe bette...
- Are you giving your baby the albuterol through a nebulizer? Albuterol is a steroid (corticosteroid) and unless you child really has asthma, I can understand why you w...
- Huge problem here - do not get your baby vaccinated until he is all better and has been off all antibiotics for at least two weeks (if he is on them). If he has been o...
6 Month Old with RSV
Asked by N.B. from Detroit
on February 5, 2009
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Ok. I always feel kind of silly asking questions, it almost feels like I should know this stuff, and in this case I'm looking for anyone that has been through it/goin...
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- Hi N., First, I am sorry to hear that your little guy isn't feeling well and hope he gets better soon. Our 2 year old daughter had bronchiolitis in October of last y...
- I would talk with your pediatrician, but I do know that RSV is very nasty. I have a friend w/ 2 children in the hospital right now because of RSV... one child's been ...
- I know this probably is not much help but, at the end of summer my 3 yr old came down with croup. I also took him to the hospital where they gave him treatments. The...
Asthma in 7-Month-Old?
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on January 2, 2008
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My son is 7 months old. At birth, he aspirated meconium and had a pneumothorax. He was in the NICU for a week.
This winter he has had wheezing twice where you can ...
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- D., Our son was diagnosed with asthma around the same age as yours, however at this age the kiddos can't actively participate in the standard testing used to diagnose...
- Hi D.- I was reading your response concerning your son's asthma andI know how difficult it might be specailly having to wait until April to see a doctor. Have you e...
- D., I am a pediatric respiratory therapist, so I know all about your situation. First of all, the albuterol and flovent is nothing to be scared of. The flovent ...
My Baby Has Asthma - UPDATE
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on September 27, 2008
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My son had bronchiolitis when he was three months old, then it turned into asthma. Once he gets a cold, he starts coughing and then wheezing. So I have to give him t...
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- Hi: My grand daughter had a similar experience, and was pumped full of antibiotics, antihistimines etc., over and over and over. We took her to Dr. David Karaba at...
- Both of my children had asthma as infants and toddlers and did grow out of it with no side effects. We used the nebulizer often. I've heard that eliminating dairy ca...
- One of my good friends has a child with asthma... she said her symptoms were dramatically reduced when she switched to toxic-free cleaners in her home. I would be hap...
Seeking Advice on Persistent (Chronic?) Cough in Infants
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2009
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I am dealing with a situation that is not improving and would like to get some advice from moms with similar problem.
I was a stay-home mom until our son turned 4.5 m...
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- Sounds more like asthma. Is it possible to send him to grandma's or you work from home for a few weeks to see if his condition clears up? Could be allergic to someth...
- Just two quick thoughts -- Did the doctor recommend the warm mist humidifier? We always use cool mist, on our doctor's recommendation (though our child does not have t...
- We have had similar challenges with a persistent and strong cough. What has worked for us: albuterol to open up the lungs, and singulair for children to dry up the muc...
Management of RSV
Asked by E.K. from Dallas
on December 19, 2009
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My son has RSV and has bronchiolitis with it. The doctor said it's not so serious that he needs to go the hospital and just to manage with a humidifier and lots of TL...
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- along with several of the other wonderful suggestions given to you. If you get vicks either regular or baby kind rub it in on the bottom of babies feet and either put ...
- My son has RSV and is on a nebulizer, and it seems to be working great! No more wheezing, and we just found out he has it on Wednesday! Did they put him on one of thos...
- My son had RSV and his doctor had him use a nebulizer at home.
Breathing Problems
Asked by K.P. from Dallas
on April 2, 2009
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My son is 7 months old and has been into his pediatrician twice before with wheezing and was perscribed Albuterol syrup to be taken every 6-8 hours as needed. Yesterda...
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- I recommend you take him to a pediatric pulmonologist, who will have all the equipment necessary to evaluate his lungs. He can better determine if he needs an allergy ...
- My youngest son has this as well. They will not diagnose asthma until after 6 years old. Until then it is just reactive airway disease. Most doctors will not test f...
- My nephew was tiny like your child. They tested him probably when he was 2 or 3, but he is an adult now and things could have changed. My son was older and seemed to...
