Sick Child Care: Pulmicort
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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...
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...
My Daughter Has Been Sick Since Joining Daycare
Asked by O.W. from Oklahoma City
on February 17, 2009
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My daughter stayed at home with me until she was a year old. Since being put in daycare, she has been sick almost weekly. Is this normal? Will it pass? We are new to t...
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- It is normal. She wasn't exposed to very much since she was at home. Now she's exposed to illnesses and she is building up her immune system. I would suggested a good ...
- O., that is completely normal. When your kids are at home with you all the time, they're only exposed to whatever you and your husband bring home to them. Daycare ex...
- My first question would be... How long has she been in Daycare? It is absolutely normal for them to be sick at first. Usually a couple of months. Going to daycare expo...
What Is Going On! Toddler Sick Every 2 Weeks
Asked by A.S. from Reading
on December 29, 2011
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my son will be 2 in march. he is ALWAYS sick. he started out in a in home sitter now hes in daycare. he has a cold once every month or every 2 weeks. hes on a daily in...
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- My kids were always snotty toddlers, several ear infections sinus infections strep you name it they had it. My daughter is 5 and still gets the occasional sinus infec...
- This happened to my daughter at that age too. Two major colds every month. She did grow out of it - now she hardly ever get sick...I think she gives germs to me and ...
- I would have him checked for allergies. He could be allergic to something that you have around your house. I went through this with my son and it was allergies. He...
11 Year Old Who Is Always Sick.. NO REASON??? Has Asthma
Asked by A.W. from Las Vegas
on September 10, 2008
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My 11 year old daughter has asthma. She is always sick it is only the third week of school and she has already missed 6 days of school. I don't know what to do to prev...
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- Have you tried taking your DD to a chiropractor? Sometimes kids, even infants vertebrae get a little of out line. Something simple as a little finger pressure from t...
- I (had) asthma growing up when I was younger. As an adult, now I only get it IF I get a cold. But I guard myself well and do not go near sick people. LOL. which is har...
- Asthma is the body's way of getting rid of toxins. Mucus is especially high when large amounts of dairy are consumed. You might consider avoiding cheese and using al...
Medical Care for a Coughing Toddler
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on September 18, 2008
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I have a toddler (20 months old) that has been stuffed up for a few days. Now she has developed a cough because of the drainage. She doesn't seem to be infected becaus...
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- I wouldnt go to the Dr. over this unless she develops a barky persistent cough. Plus you don't want to pick up some other bug at the Dr.'s office, don't go if you don...
- If you haven't already eliminated cow's milk/dairy products, you might try that. Our daughter had a lot of sinus issues too, with her first sinus infection at 11 mont...
- My pediatrician said a teaspoon of honey in warm apple juice works just as well as medicine. Good Luck!
Pulmacort and Abuterol Anyone Have a Child on Nebulizer....
Asked by K.C. from Syracuse
on May 7, 2010
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My 3 1/2 son has viral induced asthma. When he is on the nebulizer he is a completely different child. He crys over everything, super emtional and crazy moody. The doc...
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- Not sure if my last post actually sent to you. But my now 8 year old had the same issue. See if your allergist could switch to xoponex. it has definately helped my dau...
- Pulmacort is a steroid, so it's probably agitating him because it can really make kids antsy. Unfortunately, it's something that he really needs though. You could as...
- Sorry didn't realize everyone else said XOPENEX as well!
Fl Disablity for a Child with Asthma How Does It Work and Should I Apply?
Asked by B.J. from Miami
on November 16, 2010
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ok my daughter is 6 years old, since she was born shes been in and out of the hospital with breathing problems (shes asthmatic) she was just officially diagnosed with ...
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- Wow, you have alot on your plate. My son also was on the same regime as your daughter. Try doing some more investigating, I did. We removed the carpeting from him room...
- A condition that is debilitating and expected to continue long-term could be considered as qualifying for state disability benefits. I don't know if your daughter's as...
- I believe there is a type of social security you may be able to get for her (SSI or supplemental social security). I would call social security or check the social se...
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...
Does This Sound like Allergies/asthma?
Asked by K.H. from Minneapolis
on May 12, 2010
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About a month and a half ago, my almost-three-year-old son had a day where he wheezed and coughed all day. At first I thought it was just a cold, but it got worse so ...
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- Check this out - sound similar? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQoDN7S52UA&feature=PlayList&p=42DBC9BA9CC8E5C6&playnext_from=PL&index=5 This is Part I. I have p...
- We have a nebulizer because last year both of our boys (at the time they were just over 2 years old and 6 months old) had RSV. The cases that season were bad and land...
- I agree with Berta: get him tested for allergies. My 4 year old went through a similar situation and we found out that she was highly allergic to dogs, cats, and dust ...
