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Looking for a Pediatric Pulmonary Specialties
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on September 1, 2008
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Hi!
My 6 yr old daughter was diagnosed with Asthma two months ago, and I am still unable to control it. (and at this point wondering if she really has asthma)
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- Whooping cough could be a real concern these days. Suggest it to your doc.
- Hi M., I have a foster son who has a very rare syndrome and has a lot of respiratory issues with it. I take him to Dr. Martinez at Childrens Medical Center in Dallas...
- Not to jump to conclusions, but I know whooping cough has been diagnosed in the Colleyville area, specifically a few cases at Glenhope Elem. I would at least ask for ...
Reactive Airway Disease???
Asked by C.M. from Mobile
on January 8, 2010
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My 18 month old daughter seemed to be coming down with a cold. She had some chest congestion. So, I took her to her doctor yesterday and he claims she has reactive ai...
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- My son ( 21 months) was diagnosed with Reactive Airway disease when he was 10 months. He was wheezing everytime he got sick and went through several cases of croup and...
- C., I am a respiratory therapist and an asthma educator. Reactive airway disease is just another way of saying asthma. While you may be right that this is just a one...
- Reactive airway disease may be diagnosed when the Dr. hears wheezing, a whistling sound in the lungs. Wheezing may be mild and only heard with a stethascope to audibl...
Reactive Airway Disease, asthma...or What??
Asked by A.S. from Birmingham
on May 6, 2009
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My son, now 13 months old has had so many upper respiratory problems lately. In the past 2 months he has had pneumonia and 2 cases of croup, not to mention 4 ear infec...
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- Hello A.. I am sorry to hear about you son. My son had ear infections alot when he was younger. He is almost four now. He had to have tubes put in his ears. That stopp...
- O.K., you asked for any advice.... So many antibiotics are not good. It depletes their bodies of good bacteria. Has he been given any probiotics after antibiotics? Pr...
- I would get a second opinion just to make you feel better if nothing else. I also can tell you that asthma can be control if you can found a Dr who can help you found ...
COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Asked by H.H. from Chicago
on November 20, 2009
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Just found out last night that my 62 yr old mother has this. She's been a smoker for years, overweight, doesn't exercise and hasn't been to the doctor in over 30 years...
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- My Granddad was diagnosed at 72, and died of it at 90. It is not a death sentence, but it means you must not expose the lungs to irritants and pollutions. It also me...
- **Adding to my response -- There is some really good info on the topic at http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease%28COPD%29....
- Hi H., My Mom had this too. Is the doctor recommending oxygen for her? It seems to me that at some point anyone with COPD ends up using oxygen. Right now, I woul...
Advice on Treatment of Asthma
Asked by J.R. from Rapid City
on December 22, 2008
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My daughter who is 6 yrs old (dob 1/13/02) was hospolitized at one month with RSV for 10 days, sick every two weeks until she was 2 1/2 yrs olds (really scary) - nebul...
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- My son is almost 6 and was diagnosed with asthma a year ago. our treatment plan 1. singular which is a pill at bedtime 2. flovent inhaler twice a day with optichamb...
- Yes, see a pediatric pulmonologist. Our son has been seeing one for 8 years and it's made a huge difference in the control of his mild asthma. We see a doctor at Chi...
- Hi J., I didn't have time to read any responses and I am sure you have received many. I wanted to share this with you though. Our son was having problems wi...
Desperate for Answers
Asked by A.K. from Biloxi
on August 21, 2008
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I have difficulty breathing.Sometimes i can take a deep satisfying breath and sometimes i can't.I am always yawning and trying to breath in deep.Sometimes it makes me ...
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- It sounds as though your brain is not getting enough oxygen. When I had these problems I had a sleep study done and it turns out I had a serious case of Sleep Apnea. ...
- I know you probably don't want to hear what you heard before, but in my opinion it sounds like Anxiety, have you spoken to ur Family Dr about taking something for nerv...
- It does sound like panic/anxiety attacks. This can lead to other phobias the longer you let it go on without controlling it or treatment. Have you ever had a full bl...
Need Some Advice
Asked by L.B. from Boston
on April 26, 2007
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My daughter has problems with her weight, she is 14 months old and only 17lbs. She has been to several different doctors and some suggest a test for cystic fybrosis, a...
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- Dear L. b, absolutely get her tested!!!! You need to know what you are dealing with. Obviously you have concerns and her pediatrician must also. I would see a ph...
- HI when you metioned your babys eight it reminded me of y lil cousin ( my aunt is around my age so she seems like my niece but anyways) she had a heart problem UNDETEC...
- i would assume they asked the obvious like if she is eating enough? No iron deficiency etc...I had a significant weight problem with my daughter when she was younger t...
Pregnancy and Depression
Asked by L.C. from Cleveland
on January 18, 2008
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I am 9 weeks pregnant and have been taking Zoloft 100mg for about 4 months now. My OB, who did not prescribe the Zoloft but knows I am taking it, wanted me to wean of...
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- I wasnt on zoloft but i was on paxil buspar and seroquel. well about 2 years ago they said taking paxil when pregnant was a huge no no... now they are saying its fine...
- Hi L., I have never been on any anti-depressants or anything like that so I cannot be of much help. I just wanted to say one thing and I do not mean to offend you in...
- My experinece was that I came off of all the medications that I was on when I first found out that I was pregnant. I was on four different medications due to severe d...
9 Month Old with Recurrent Pneumonia
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on March 27, 2008
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My 9 month old daughter is on her 4th bout of pneumonia since November. She can't seem to kick it. She takes the antibiotic and usually acts healthy for a week or two ...
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- I would take her in again. If she's not gettting better. The breathing issues are not to take likely. Get a 2nd option, or if get real bad get her into the e/r. They...
- our son too had quite the spell with this, we nebbed him and our day care provider 'couldn't fine the time' (she had two other children...) we pulled him out of tha...
- Our son was about one year old before he started to go through this very same thing - getting sick about every month and was on 4 different antibiotics within 5 months...
2Nd Heart Surgery Quickly Approaching
Asked by G.B. from Kansas City
on March 13, 2008
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My son is now 6 months old and we are quickly approaching the time for his second heart surgery. He was born with Tetrology of Fallot with pulmonary atresia (not a fu...
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- my heart goes out to you! Our daughter also was born with Tetrology of Fallot/pulmonary atresia. Gracie also had several other issues. Her 1st surgery was at 3 days...
- My prayers are with your son and your family.I almost lost my oldest daughter when she was only 2 months old to pyloric stensois(stomach muscle closing) not sure on sp...
- You get through by turning this situation over into the hands of that little 6 month old boys creator. You pray as I will be praying for the Father to guide the h...
