Pneumonia & Bronchitis: Steroids
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Bronchialitis
Asked by L.H. from Cleveland
on May 24, 2008
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Hi :)
Are there any moms out there who's baby has had bronchialitis? My baby was hospitalized for 48 hours in January and after a week and a half of medication, th...
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- hi L.. my name is C.. my now 23 yr old, when he was a baby, got this EVERY time he cut a tooth. at first we didn't catch on, but after sveral episodes, we finally s...
- My son has something very similar. He had brochialitis, pnemonia and then constant cough. We were in and out of pediatricians office weekly and finally after differe...
- Where do you live? If you are in Hamilton, County, Indiana or close to it, there is a doctor by the name of Karen Marshall you should go see. Let me know.
Steroids, Anyone?
Asked by M.V. from New York
on October 25, 2010
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I'm wondering if anyone knows if taking steroids (as a treatment for bronchitis) can affect your periods? I've just finished taking 2 rounds of prednisone and now my ...
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- I have taken them a couple of times didnt notice any period change though but didnt feel good enough to care. if you had 2 rounds you were real sick and it may have ef...
- Here's a good link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/steroids/HQ01431 Basically, it says: "When taking oral corticosteroids longer term, you may experience: ...
- yes it can effect your cycle I believe prednisone is just like taking any hormone type of medician. excess hair growth, weight gain im not sure if its anabolic or estr...
Bronchitis
Asked by L.C. from Portland
on November 17, 2006
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Are there any mom's that have young kids with acute or chronic bronchitis?
My 20 month old was diagnosed today with it.
I would like info on how to deal with this d...
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- I remember my oldest daughter got it and we had to keep a humidifier going all the time, but especially when they're sleeping. Also you have to follow dr's instruction...
- Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucus membranes (lining) of the bronchial airways caused by irritation or infection it can be acute or chronic. The infectious age...
- I do not have any children with this, but I use this web site called www.kidshealth.org and they have everything that you could possiably think of of children health p...
Bronchitis
Asked by D.M. from Killeen
on March 4, 2008
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Does anybody know of anything to help w/ the symptoms of bronchitis, besides nasal sprays & antibiotics? My daughter has taken a round of zithromax & prednisone & is ...
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- I've had this and walking pneumonia as an adult-very hard to get over and with lingering tireness. It also made me very suceptible to getting it again every spring for...
- I had bronchitis for the first time in my life for 2 full months! It was horrible. I finally went to the ER and they gave me Cipro, did chest xrays, and did a breathin...
- I would go to www.trilighthealth.com and look for some herbs that would help. If shipping is too slow you could just get an idea from there and then head over to your ...
Was It Pneumonia?
Asked by B.W. from Seattle
on January 4, 2012
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My 2 year old daughter had what appeared to be a cold over the weekend. Sunday night she got a high fever (104.6) and was breathing very rapidly, coughing and throwing...
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- I had bronchitis first that developed into pneumonia. It could have been that. But really, kids bounce back so quickly it might have very well been pneumonia. Either w...
- Do follow up with her pediatrician regardless of the fact (and I'm happy that she is) she's feeling better, who can request a copy of the x-ray. My little guy had p...
- It could have been strep. Strep often presents with nausea and responds to antibiotics.
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...
Walking Pneumonia
Asked by L.E. from Pittsburgh
on October 24, 2011
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Hi Moms, I'm entering week five of walking pneumonia and am still dragging. I was diagnosed after two weeks of coughing, took steroids, an antibiotic z-pack, and heavy...
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- I didn't feel human again for at least 6 months. Rest is vital, as well as eating right, avoiding stress, etc.
- I had a cough that lingered for 8 weeks once. I went to the doctor and it wasn't anything serious - just a really stubborn cold. Since you work from home, you can ha...
- Without some serious rest and down time with no kids or phones ringing you are going to be sick even longer. With this illness your body is just as sick as if you had ...
Pneumonia
Asked by L.N. from Washington DC
on December 15, 2006
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Hi Moms,
My 29 month old baby girl has been having this cough since we moved to MD (for about 5 weeks) now. At first it was very dry, went twice to pediatrician for o...
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- OK, as I disclaimer, please note that I am not a doctor and any advice I provide should be discussed with a medical professional. Nonetheless, with two sons who both ...
- I DO NOT WANT TO BE AN ALARMIST, BUT.... I wonder if there is a chance you could have something in your new home that your daughter is allergic to?? OR is there a p...
- Hi, L.! My name is J. B. My son is almost 14mos and he has had pneumonia three times- unfortunately. While it is a serious infection as long as your little one is e...
Mom Looking for Advice Regarding Asthma or Bronchialitis
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on November 4, 2009
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I've been wondering if my 3 year old son could have asthma. in August he was sick and he was coughing really bad and wheezing. I took him to emergency and was told th...
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- Hi B., I am so sorry that your child is experiencing these problems, but unfortunately, he is not alone. We are undergoing an epidemic of asthma in this country- no ...
- It sounds more like some type of illness to me - I also would not be resorting to the breathing machine or medication without checking with the doctor... Medications e...
- I would make sure to mention everything to the doctor. I know that my step son was throwing up for what we thought was no reason. He would start running around, and ...
Repeat Pneumonia in 16Mo. Old
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on September 18, 2008
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My 16mo. old daughter came down with pneumonia a month ago to our great surprise. It started as what seemsed like a normal cold and turned into a horrible cough and la...
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- Hi L., I'm a second year medical student and I happen to be studying both pneumonia bacterias and probiotics right now. I went to a talk today about how they are sta...
- We have had problems with my son having pneumonia when he was younger and I found that the basic washing of hands before they eat, doing the neb treatments and getting...
- HI. Our daughter went through the same experience. In our situation we went to the dr/ER once a month each time coming away with the diagnosis of pneumonia. So we d...
