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Spirometry Results and Asthma Diagnosis
Asked by L.D. from Minneapolis
on June 26, 2012
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Hello,
My son just turned 5 this week and our pediatrician (non-specialist) said he was finally old enough to have his lung function tested. We have also seen a pedi...
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- I think that this only means that his lungs were operating at a normal capacity. He could have asthma but it hasn't damaged his lungs as of now. But I'm not sure. ...
- I worked for a couple of pulmonologists in their office as the RN and will tell you that generally a simple spirometry is not enough to diagnose asthma. I would s...
- The Spirometry itself, cannot diagnose Asthma. Did you see a Pulmonologist or the regular Pediatrician? A specialist, should be seen. I have Asthma. Since chil...
21 Month Old Daughter Always Sick
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on August 13, 2008
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Ok, I am a first time mom, but I can't help feeling like my little girl is ALWAYS sick. Since January, she has had 7 ear infections which have finally been put under ...
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- When my son went to an in home daycare with just 2 other children, he was sick at least every other month if not more often. Even if it is clean, you can't see germs ...
- As a mom to 3 boys, my advise is to get rid of all chemicals in your home... (I prefer the Shaklee organic/natural cleaners they last forever and worke great) Put you...
- Hi M.!! I'm sorry to hear what your daughter (and you) are going through! Just a suggestion...get the toxins, chemicals and fumes out of your house. By switching your ...
Help - Sick Child for 7 Weeks Now...
Asked by C. from Charlotte
on November 13, 2007
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My son Caleb has been sick for going on 8 weeks now. I have had him back to the doctor 6 times now for this, and he has a follow-up appt. next week.
The first we...
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- C., My daughter is 7 months old and has had the same thing since the day I brought her home from the hospital. Her Dr put her on a decongestant and that was it. At fi...
- Hi C., Sorry your little guy has been sick for so long!Don't let the chest x-ray & oral steroid scare you. My son (who is now 6) was having some issues like this when...
- I am really afraid that this will happen to my baby, and if it does I plan to give Dr. Mark Eisen a shot, we met with him before I gave birth, unfortunately my partner...
Any Other Options You Have Tried for a Toddler's Very Severe Asthma?
Asked by A.K. from Norfolk
on April 22, 2009
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I am writing this in hopes to have any and all suggestions and personal experiences sent my way! My little guy who is now 3 years old has been battling asthma/allergi...
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- A., I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I agree with the majority of the posts. I have not been to this particular doctor but I do know that sh...
- OMG, sounds like your little guy needs a serious detox treatment !My daughter had respitory issues , when she was 2, we were on Albuterol/Xopenex pretty much every 2 w...
- Hi A., I'm so sorry to hear about your little guy. I'm thankful that so far neither of my two....well...you know, I don't like to say it or type it. I've had discus...
Need Help with My Sons Asthma and Allergies
Asked by S.M. from Phoenix
on May 20, 2007
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Hello there. My son is 9 months old and has just been diagnosed with Asthma. We went to see an asthma and allergy specialist and he has prescribed Connor (my son) on...
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- Hi - My son has allergies and also had some asthma problems. He wasn't tested for allergies until he was 2 years old. He has dust mite allergies and tree pollen alle...
- I am a respiratory therapist and a mom. You do have a couple different choices other than the pulmocort. There are a couple bronchodialators (which help keep the bro...
- Hi S., I say stay away from that medicine with all of those side effects. I have heard of two all natural cures for asthma that work. One is Himalayan salt, they ha...
Need Allergy/ Asthma Dr. Recommendation in NE Tarrant Area
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on April 11, 2007
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It has been 2 weeks sincer her "diagnosis" & her breathing has been fine, but we went to a friend's house yesterday w/ a cat, bird & pollen haven & it sent her into an...
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- My daughter has seen Dr. Tanna for the past two years and he has been great, he even has saturday appointments and you can go to Ft. Worth or Bedford location.
- My allergist is awesome. He is in W. Fort Worth off of Hwy 183 and Crosslands Rd (just North of Bryant-Irvin Rd). I know that is a drive for you, but I bet he can ge...
- I have to second Texas Regional Allergy Associates in Southlake. Dr. Mayse sees kids, I go to Dr. Leon. They are a fabulous practice! They came recommended to my by...
Excessive Coughing After Using a Albuterol/nebulizer
Asked by N.M. from Port St. Lucie
on February 25, 2010
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My 4 month old is recieving albuterol through a nebulizer and so is my 2 yr old.My little one is coughing really bad after using it and her heart is beating really fas...
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- A late response, but I am a pharmacist... I was wondering what dose your baby is getting, whether is might be too high for her. It should be based on her weight, you c...
- oh goodness. I have to suggest contacting your pediatrician on call if that happens again. that does not sound typical as a side effect. I hope you find your answer...
- I would look into natural healing. It works better and is not toxic like those drugs. Check out NAET.com and find a practitioner in your area to clear your kids of the...
New to Asthma
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on March 28, 2007
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Oh, moms, I'm so exhausted. My 4 year old has a history of RSV (at 6 wks.), repeated ear infections, tubes, we saw Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction while at the ER...
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- Sounds so much like us my little Melody Rose is 2 1/2 and it seems like her nose runs and she coughs most of her days. I keep my house as dust free as possible and he...
- Hang in there! Both my son and daughter have asthma. My son was diagnosed with asthma when he was 3. He is now 5. He is extremely allergic to many things (includ...
- Oh your poor baby. I really feel for you. My son has "excersized induced asthma." He had been in and out for bronchitis, ear infections, tonsilitis, etc. Then came ...
Can Anyone Give Me Some Insight on E.I.A. ?
Asked by A.G. from Boston
on September 25, 2011
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Hi mamas!
So my 5 yr old has exersize induced asthma we believe... his pediatrician gave us pro-air and a spacer and told us to use as needed... well he is very bus...
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- Using the inhaler before exercise does no good. It's for use once he had difficulty breathing at which time it will open up the airways. Look up asthma on the Inte...
- ** Edit: I have used: Xopenex, Ventolin, Albuterol, and Proventil. Some, will make the heart race faster or 'might' make the person a bit hyper. Each person is dif...
- My only experience was a girl on my daughter's soccer team. She did fine with the inhaler type thing she had. This was competitive soccer too. I think we worried ab...
Ear Tubes Issue...
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on May 19, 2008
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My son has developed ear problems in the last few weeks. The pediatrician thought one of his tubes came out, but the ear specialties said they are still in place but â...
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- My daughter had so many ear infections as a baby I was in tears along with her several times. She had tubes at 7 months, one fell out the next day and had to have surg...
- If he has a "barky" cough only at night it sounds like croup. Try a humidifer in his room at night. Croup is basically a viral infection in his upper airway, near his ...
- Yes, this sounds familiar. Our Son has had 2 ear tubes put in his ears. Yes, they come out on their own, the ear tubes. So, if your child is having problems again...
