Milk, Dairy & Formula: Pulmicort
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Any Reactions to Xopenex or Pulmicort?
Asked by L. from Chicago
on February 13, 2008
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Has anyone's child use a nebulizer with Xopenex or Pulmicort and had any behavioral reactions? My 2 year old has been acting terrible lately and we have been using th...
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- I've heard similar stories that either of those to meds can cause kids to be more hyper, but haven't experience that personally. Hopefully, your little guy will ...
- same as the rest, have heard it can make you hyper. My son didn't react that way. But also, if he isn't breathing right, that would make you cranky too!!! perhaps he n...
- My 4 year old son has been using both medications since he was 18 months. We use Xopenex as a "rescue" medication (when he has a cold - which is his "trigger"). The Xo...
Pulmicort - Steroids for Asthma/Lung Issues
Asked by D.G. from Detroit
on November 13, 2008
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Do any of you have children who have taken Pulmicort or another steroid for asthma/lung issues. My son was born 3 months premature and therefore had immature lungs. ...
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- D., My son has to use a steroid for his lungs during weather changes to. He has seasonal asthma and it is the only way we have found to not end up with pneumonia and...
- My daughter was born with double pneumonia and we experienced many breathing treatments with Albuterol and Pulmicort. I found that the Pulmicort cleared things up in r...
- Hi D., I would trust your doctor and give your son the Pulmicort. He obviously believes that the benefits outweigh the risks. If you don't trust him, you should fin...
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 ...
Almost 5 Month Old on Zyrtec and Pulmicort
Asked by A.M. from Savannah
on August 19, 2008
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My baby is normally a happy child. She has been wheezing a bit so they put her on both meds. I guess it is just the season, I had to hit my own inhaler yesterday. B...
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- Hi. both my girls were on Pulmocort. They needed it and although I'm very picky, based on my research and how much I trusted my doctor, I kept them on. However, I...
- I see you have some great advice so will not say too much but have kept you in my in box till I had time to respond so... I beleive in preventative care but of course ...
- I would absoluty be getting a second opinion. The meds she is on can be very damaging for a 5 month old! Chiropractic care would really benefit her! It is safe and won...
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...
Allergies/ Asthma and Allergy Shots
Asked by S.D. from Richmond
on August 18, 2009
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My daughter who is eight years old and unfortunately taken after me with allergies. This particular Summer she has had a heck of a time. She has coughed all summer l...
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- I assume your allergies are airborne. That is hard! At least with food allergies, you can stop eating the allergen food and then you are fine. Regardless of what ki...
- I take Clear Lung, for me 4 tbs 3 times a day, if you'd like I ask ask my nurse practitioner for the dose for an 8 year old. It actually heals the lungs! http://www.na...
- S., I know you've gotten some great advice. I just wanted to encourage you with my personal experience. I've had bad allergies all my life and suffered with asthma ...
Allergy Testing Ideas
Asked by M.W. from Great Falls
on June 7, 2008
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My two-year-old son has had asthmatic symptoms in the past. (He uses pulmicort) He also, in the last three months, has developed bright red cheeks and allergy eyes. ...
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- Hasn't your naturopath told you about NAET? Look it up and find a practitioner in your area. Your son's allergies can be identified and treated naturally, without sho...
- Have you tried National Jewish for kids? There is one in Littleton and in Denver. Neither of my sons have had to have their adenoids removed or have needed the tubes...
- I would highly recommend a book entitled "Is This Your Child" by Dr. Doris Rapp. She is a pediatric environmental allergist. This book is generally available at Healt...
Possible Food Allergy
Asked by L.B. from Philadelphia
on January 3, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I have a 4 1/2 year old boy who has had allergies in the past. He was never diagnosed with asthma, but he has taken Albuterol, Singulair and Pulmicort i...
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- Sounds like food intolerance. http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/foods-allergy-intolerance They can do tests at the doctors to find out if he is allergic to anythin...
- I noticed someone responded that they thought is was the fish oil. As a nurse I can tell you, we reccommend that people take fish oil to lubricate the bowels, so I do ...
- Hi L., My son has a peanut and almond allergy. We caught the peanut allergy early when he developed a red ring around his mouth when trying peanut butter. The alm...
Allergy Shots and Asthma Meds
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on April 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
I am asking for your advice regarding asthma and allergy treatments for little ones. I am nearly at my wit's end dealing with my four and a half-year-ol...
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- 1st off I have two children who have asthma and sesonal allergies. They have been on singular since they where babies and in the last two years they have been put on P...
- Hello, I'm not sure how young the babies can have allergy shots, but I see an allergist as well as my 12 month old son. Our son has a milk and soy allergies. He a...
- Hello R. - I don't have little ones with allergies & asthma, but I have had it myself since I was two. I can honestly say that the shot have done wonders for me. I...
Asthma vs Allergies and Allergy Testing
Asked by A.W. from Phoenix
on October 22, 2008
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My 3-year old went to the dr today for a persistant cough that came on with no viral or bacterial origin. She was diagnosed with RAD (reactive airway disease) in Augu...
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- I think you would be wise to get allergy testing done. It might be excercised induced asthma, but contrary to what your ped says it is allergy season. It starts when...
- Dear A. - The Pretnisone and Albuterol you are giving your little girl are both steroid based medications. Make sure you have reviewed the warnings because the sid...
- Hi Abbie, My son who is now 13 was diagnosed at 2 with asthma. We have gone the medical route for 11 years now, he has been on prednisone several times in his life ...
