Child: Albuterol
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Son's Asthma Medications
Asked by S.P. from Indianapolis
on January 11, 2009
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My son was treated for exercise induced asthma back in Spring '08 - and given an albuterol inhaler to take as needed. He continued to have more trouble as the summer ...
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- If you want a natural way to take care of his asthma, try OPC-3. It is a antioxidant and can be used while he is on the meds, then you will see his need to the meds w...
- My son is 9 yrs old and is a severe asthmatic. He has been on nasonex, singulair, zyrtec, advair and albuterol since he was 3 yrs old. He has done very well on the m...
- Hi S.- I have asthma too- I had it for years as a child until it was finally diagnosed and treated when I was 14. It's hereditary and I saw my grandmother die from...
I Need Advice/reassurance Regarding Croup!
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on August 1, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
My son was taken to the emergency room at 4:30 this morning because he couldn't breathe. Turns out he was having a severe croup attack. It was so scary to...
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- L., I am so sorry that your son has croup! It is a really scary thing! My son has had it 4 times now...been to the ER once. I'm also a pedi RN. so, i'm glad that they...
- Hi- you did the right thing taking him to the ER. My dd has had it about 4 times. My pedi said that the dosage they give at the ER can't be prescribed, it is stronge...
- My son got it when he was 3yrs old and it was so so scary. They gave him the same medicine as your son, but they also sent home a nebulizer to give him breathing treat...
2 Inhalers, 1 ER and One daily...HELP!
Asked by K.R. from Toledo
on May 3, 2008
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My daughter was diagnosed last month with asthma. She has a Flovent inhaler that we use (2 puffs in the AM and 2 puffs in the PM) on a daily basis. We have an emerge...
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- Use the albuterol. I have a son, a brother, and 2 nephews with asthma. I have had bronchitis that caused temporary asthma like symptoms and I can say from personal e...
- Wow. Lots of advise. We have been deeling with respiratory problems with my son since newborn and he is now ten. We see a pulmonary specialist at Riley. I would re...
- It is safe to use albuterol, but using it more than twice a week is a sign that your asthma is not well controlled. This is according to the NIH guidelines for asthma....
Teething problems....I Think??????
Asked by K.W. from Memphis
on January 30, 2007
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My 9 mo. old has been teething since he was 3 mos. old. When he was 6 and 6 1/2 mos. old he cut his two bottom teeth and the past few weeks he's been trying to cut hi...
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- If things aren't seeming right to you, it is always wise to get a second opinion. At least call the nurse on duty and ask for some advice.
- Been part of the here with you. I didnt have the early teething issue you had/have. But my now 4yr old daughter was about 6 months old when I thought she was just figh...
- I am a new mom so I dont know much but I believe that if u have doubts about the first opinion then u definately should get another. As moms we kind of have a sixth s...
11 Month Old Prescribed Pulmicort
Asked by L.C. from Athens
on March 25, 2009
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My 11 month son who wheezes from time to time had a recheck on his ear infection today. Well he was wheezing today and the doctor prescribed Pulmicort to use in his n...
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- Hi! I just want to share that my daughter was diagnosed with asthma at eighteen months. by a very good pediatric pulminologist(lung specialist for children). If it w...
- Hey L., My 4 1/2 year old son was first started on Albuterol & Pulmicort when he was 13 months old for wheezing also. We've only used it as needed when he's had pers...
- I have used it with my 5 year old from time to time. He uses it with the albuterol. My 10 month old also had the exact same thing happen yesterday as your baby. He ...
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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- I found out my son had upper respitary disease (doctor never officially called it asthma) when he had just turned 1 by a few days. Unfortunately, it was determined af...
- You're going to think that I'm crazy, but have you tried taking him off of all milk products? It won't make your son's condition go away, but it may lessen the serveri...
- The first time my son used a nebulizer was five months. It could be allergy induced asthma. I like the idea of no dairy. I would call a pediatric allergist/asthma spec...
Suggestions to Make Nebulizer Treatments for a 9 Month Old Easier
Asked by R.B. from Duluth
on April 10, 2009
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My son was just diagnosed with asthma so we have to give him albuterol and pretnizone through a nebulizer and he HATES it. We've tried holding the mask up and holding ...
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- So...my suggestion will not encourage deep breathing during the nebs...but can you give them to him when he's sleeping by holding the end of the neb in front of his fa...
- Both my kiddos are on a nebulizer periodically. They have different attachements like a mask, a tube, even my baby has a pacifier one. Try a different attachement. I d...
- I know it is hard, really hard, but really the best thing for him is to cry to get that medicine all the way into his lungs. You can also ask the dr/nurse for the s...
3 Year Old with Low Oxygen Saturation Levels.
Asked by R.W. from San Antonio
on July 8, 2009
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My son is 3, and has been very healthy and active, he has stayed at home until now. We started him in daycare 3 days a week in February (purposefully waited until flu ...
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- Hi R.. I have "been there, done that" with my child. My doc and allergist said 91% is the borderline for admitting to hospital. I'm short on time to type this, but ...
- sounds very familiar to the problems I had with my son. He does have asthma, but the problem we found out contributing to the saturation levels was reflux. He did no...
- Has your pediatrician tested for anythign else to rule anything out? I realize a lot of health issues with kids can be hit or miss but there are a lot he can be tes...
16 Month Old with Pneumonia
Asked by M.P. from Los Angeles
on September 24, 2008
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Hi,I have a 16 month old son who was just diagnosed with a small case of pneumonia in one lung. He was given the albuterol machine(compressor) to take home and I have ...
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- I feel for you! My daughter had a virus which caused bronchillitis and she had to use a breathing treatment machine for a couple weeks. Ask your doc if he/she can chan...
- There is also Albuterol ORAL syrup. This is also used for young children. See if this is an option for your son. using the machine compressor is very efficient... ...
- so you use the nebulizer with him. ok. my daughter has asthma and uses both a nebulizer and inhaler. she fought with me on the inhaler untill i showed her it wasnt tha...
Any Advice on RSV- My 1 Year Old Has It
Asked by M.O. from San Francisco
on January 31, 2008
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Ok, so both my kids were sick last week, I took my daughter to the dr. (her normal dr. is on maternity leave) who said she had croup, she didnt get any better so I too...
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- The doctor is correct. You will just need to let the RSV pass. Regular use of albuterol... and washing of hand for everyone in the house to prevent from spreading......
- My son had it about that age. Just keep up on the albuterol, it should be every 4 hours around the clock. My son has a nebulizer which is easier to give. You should be...
- I know this is scary for you- hang in there. My son had RSV when he was 1 year old and was hospitalized for 5 days. His treatment while in the hospital was oxygen, s...
