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Need Anyone Who Can Help to respond...breathing Treatments and Autism??
Read all 10 responses: "I have recently been told that there are studies out there that link Autism to breathing treatments. I heard this from a parent of a ...
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- I have never heard this before. I have 3 asthmatic children that have used the nebulizer often since they were infants. They are now 20, 18, & 15 years with NO side ef...
- I think the fear is that no one can determine what causes autism and so people are just coming up with their own causes.
- are you refering to nebulizer treatments or hyperbaric camber treatments?
Difficulty Breathing--cold or Something More Serious
Read all 16 responses: "My 23 month old son has had us up most of the nite. He woke us crying on 3 seperate occasions and when we went to get him, ...
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- J., I would definately call the dr. He could have fluid in his lungs which can be serious. They may want him to do a breathting treatment. I know all three of my ...
- I had this happen with my son at about the same age and we ended up in the emergency room because I was scared witless. They ended up giving us some Albuterol because...
- What does it sound like? Is it accompanied with a raspy or hoarse cough? Is it worse when he's laying down? Our daughter just got over croup. It is always worse ...
38 Weeks and Having Trouble Breathing While Asleep
Read all 5 responses: "Anyone else have this problem? For the past week or so, I have been snoring for the 1st time in my life. Its an odd snore, ...
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- H., It sounds like you may have developed sleep apnea due to your increased weight. Although it may go away once the baby is born, I would still call my doctor and t...
- I think this can be common in late pregnancy. It all depends on where the little dear one can be. Do you have typical allergies anyway? You could look into homeop...
- That extra weight will do that to you. Ouch! Sorry. It should stop after the baby comes. But, you need your rest. Will your doctor allow a natural sleep aide? I ...
Abnormal Breathing in 4Yr Old
Read all 8 responses: "My husband and I have recently noticed that our 4yr old is holding his breath in between breaths...if that makes any sense.
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- Dear A., This sounds like a tough one to answer over the internet. First, medical problems need to be ruled out. You mention his pedi said not to worry about your so...
- Have you consider that he may have some form of asthma? The doctor I use is Dr. Tarak Patel. He is specializes in pulmonary and sleep medicine. He's been great diagnos...
- A., I would have this checked out by a doctor. It could be nothing but with the health issues you've mentioned it could be something. Better to be safe than sorry. ...
Sick 7 Week Old
I can hear some difficulty in his breathing. His little voice is raspy. ... Difficulty in breathing is nothing to fool around with. ...
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- Difficulty in breathing is nothing to fool around with. Children that age have a harder time expelling phlem. You can listen to the babies back for any raspiness, if y...
- Dear R., My advice is to set up a cool-mist humidifier in his room and see if that helps. If that doesn't work, I think you should definitely take him to the doctor t...
- Vicks (and a couple other brands) sell vapor plug ins. They work great for all those symptoms, and you don't have to give baby anything. Also, (and I know this sounds ...
Help Soothe Infant Bronchitis
Read all 13 responses: "My son was discharged from the hospital today with acute bronchitis. He is 18 months and is having a hard time breathing.
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- Bronchitis is a difficult one, my son has never had it but he has had colds and I know they were bad I can't imagine it being any worse. We are firm believers in humid...
- if you child is still having breathing difficulties call the pedi. as for the bronchitis... elevate the bed and push fluids eating will come in time.....I have chronic...
- I dont really have any advice Hun, but wanted to say Hi!! and thanks for inviting me here!!!
Children with Croup
We are all the time giving him breathing treatments and Orapred. Does anyone out there have any more recommendations..."
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- A very close friend of mine has a son who was hospitalized numerous times for croup. He eventually saw a Pediatric Pulmonologist with great results. The only thing t...
- Breathing treatments and orapred? Is your pediatrician treating asthma instead? There is nothing else for croup (although decadron is recommended more than orapred). ...
- My daughter is now 4 1/2 but she started getting sick at 8 months old. She has had t&a, 2 ear surgeries, 2 sinus surgeries, and a pic line to her heart to give her ant...
What Does Retraction Look like in an Infant?
We're giving breathing treatments and he seemed to be getting better for a while , but seems worse the past two days. I'm keeping in close touch with his ...
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- M., Retraction is exactly what you are looking at. If when your son breathes in, you can see the skin going into the ribs, that is retraction...also look for his u...
- What you're looking at is definitely retractions and should be taken very seriously! When babies have retractions it means that they are having to use extra muscles to...
- My son had chronic croup. He had what they called retraction many, many times. When he would breathe in it was like his chest skin would wrap up under and around his...
6 Year Old with "Borderline" Asthma
I did this last month and it has made a HUGE difference in her breathing!! Taking away all the toxins in my home and making the indoor air safe to breath ...
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- A study published in the journal Thorax (online June 5, 2006) showed that people with mild asthma may benefit from practicing breathing techniques. In the study, as...
- I've had asthma since I was a little girl. I controlled it through pills and my environment until I hit high school. Inhalers came along about the time I hit high s...
- My oldest son has/had asthma really bad, I took him to an allergist, had him allergy tested and started him on the shots, he has been doing this for almost 2 years (ne...
Deep Sleep--SIDS Fear
By the way, my son is 2 1/2 and I STILL check to see if he's breathing. I still cannot sleep until I know he is okay. Any how, enough about me. ...
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- oh, i feel for you, that happened with my son once, i shook him and shook him, finally grabbed him up out of the cosleeper and gave him a little shake, i was completel...
- Whenever you are this concerned, schedule an appointment with your doctor. Tell him or her exactly what you observed, and ask for advice. It can only help to get a m...
- So - good luck sleeping tonight! I probably wouldn't! Yikes - I'm so sorry for the scare. But - call your pediatrician. Even today, I'm sure they are either open...
