Pneumonia & Bronchitis: Toddler, Xopenex
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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...
Xopenex vs Albuterol??? Please Advise!!!
Asked by A.S. from New York
on December 20, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
My 5 year old DS just started his first bad cough and of course it turns out he has bronchitis !!
His ped prescribed him albuterol or xopenex ... I read t...
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- Albuterol can make kids jumpy and can also frequently cause an increase in heart rate. Generally it's prescribed over Xopenex because it's cheaper, most hospitals wil...
- My pharmacist told me that they are the same medication basically but the Xopenex is a more filtered purer form of the medication. I have never seen the kids have ...
- we used xoponex for my son when he needed treatments
Asmathic Bronchitis
Asked by Y.T. from Washington DC
on November 10, 2008
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I have a soon to be three year old girl who was recently diagnosed with Asmathic Bronchitis. She was given a treatment using two different inhalers (using a mask, sinc...
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- Y., I would strongly suggest seeing an acupuncturist. They often will not use needs on little ones. Many times using acupressure or moxa or other ways to stimulate po...
- I had a nebulizer, which takes the medicine and vaporizes it, my doctor gave me the drugs to go into that, since my son HATED having the puffs, I had to hold him down,...
- Both my sons are asthmatic. We've had respiratory issues with my youngest since he was 16wks old. She will get used to the treatments and if she cries she is actually ...
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...
Need Suggestions to Help Daughter Recovering from Pneumonia!
Asked by S.B. from New York
on December 30, 2008
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Hi Everyone
My 17 month old daughter was just released from the hospital with Pneumonia. This is the 2nd time shes had it and been hospitalized since october. Since S...
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- Dr. Yurkovsky in chappaqua, ny has helped so many people from the wtc with compromised immune systems and lung issues. His phone is ###-###-####. Www.yurkovsky.com ...
- Wow, I am so sorry. I wanted to also suggest getting her tested for allergies. My son was just under 1 year old and got a cold that would not go away, the doctor just ...
- S., I'm so sorry to hear of the difficulties your daughter has had. What a tough time for you and your family! There are some great suggestions listed but one I have...
Steriod Use and Inhalers for 21 Month Old?
Asked by A.L. from Kansas City
on February 13, 2007
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When my son was 6 months old, he was diagnosed with whopping cough. Since that time, whenever he gets a cold, he also gets a cough from hell (excuse the term)! I decli...
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- Hi A., First, inhaled steroids are used to treat inflammation of the airways. Bronchodilators come two different ways: short-acting like Albuterol, or Xopenex, an...
- This reaction does not sound right to me. I would definitely discuss this with your pediatrician right away. I have no experience with Whooping Cough, but have had pl...
- HI. I HAVE A 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO HAS HAD THAT FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS. WE HAVE TAKEN HER TO SEVERAL DOCTORS BECAUSE THEY GIVE HER THINGS AND THEY NEVER HELP. SHE IS L...
Help with My 19 Month Old Son Breathing / Upper Reispatory Infection / Asthma?
Asked by C.N. from Houston
on March 6, 2010
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my son was born premature (2 months early) , he is now 19 months old. In November he got sick with a cold but this one developed into a more severe cold than the ones ...
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- I have twin 9 yr old boys and they both were diagnosed with asthma at about the same age as your son and they were also premature(2 months early too). But my boys wer...
- My son had pneumonia and RSV at 2 months. He was on albuterol inhaler a lot, but we were finally able to stop the wheezing/coughing with Singulair. He stayed on that...
- My pediatrician, now retired, is an expert on kids. Look on facebook for Sue Bradshaw, and her husband is Dr. Doug. They would love to help.
Help... RSV in 23 Month Old
Asked by T.B. from San Diego
on June 17, 2010
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Hi my child had Rsv about 6 months ago. Since then he seems to be sick every other week. If he is around any new kids.. instanly he gets sick.. even a runny nose cause...
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- My son was hospitalized with RSV at 9 months, and for about a year we had issues with his breathing every time he got a cold. He did grow out of it after about a year...
- Hi, My oldest was hospitalized with RSV at 5 months old. After that, she got sick ALL the time for the next 3 years. She was pretty much on a nebulizer all winter i...
- I'm not sure that RSV is the culprit here. My first son has very similar issues as you described - every time he gets even a minor cold, it goes straight to his chest...
My 17 Month Old May Have Asthma, Need Some Advice
Asked by N.L. from Springfield
on January 21, 2009
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So we just got back from my daughters 15 month appt( it was late because we delayed her last set of shots) She has had a cough for months now and I brought her in to h...
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- Hi N., I understand your concern about using medication on your baby. I have a 19 month old, 8 year old and 13 year old. I don't like to either! I have been through...
- My daughter is now almost 4 and has had viral induced asthma ever since she developed RSV at 3 months of age. From 12-36 months it was the worst, she coughed almost a...
- Be proactive!!! my daughter has been having some breathing difficulty especially when she gets any type of cold, but she was constantly congested. i was skeptical ...
Cough Congestion and Inhalers in a 14 Month Old Baby
Asked by V.G. from San Francisco
on March 23, 2010
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Hello All,
My 14 month old baby had cough and congestion (mucus which wont come out) for the past 3 weeks. It was mainly during nights and while eating that she was...
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- Yes, the inhaler can make kids feel uneasy. You can try it yourself to see what it feels like. Many people feel kind of jumpy...Your heart feels like it is beating f...
- The funny thing is that I just had this cough cold that would not go away for the past 3 months. My doctor said it was a viral infection and prescribed a lot of medici...
- Hello, The inhaler will actually work better for the cough then cough medicine. When my too kids have a cough that is persistent, their doctor gives them the inhal...
