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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...
What Asthma Meds Are Your Children Taking?
Asked by C.S. from New York
on July 15, 2010
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My son has well-controlled asthma. We only run into an issue if its cold out and he is really playing hard, exposed to a dog for a long period of time, or whenever he ...
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- According to my doctor the nebulizer is the most effective way to get the medicine to the lungs. Inhalers end up leaving much of the drug on the tongue. To me this...
- I don't have an asthma child. But, the only issue I can see with the nebulizer would be convenience. What about school? Does he at least have a rescue inhaler with ...
- My son is also 6 with asthma, and I have it as well. When he is really suck we still use the nebulizer, but for exercise and mild wheezing we use Ventolin. I've used i...
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...
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 ...
3 Year Old with Chronic Asthma
Asked by T.D. from Dallas
on December 29, 2007
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My little girl has been having extreme asthma attacks for the past 6 months. Lately with it getting warm and then cold it sets them off worse. I have been giving her n...
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- Looks like you've gotten some good advice, so I just want to stress (as a respiratory therapist that treats kids daily) get your little girl to an allergist and or pul...
- Your poor baby! I feel for her. First, I would get her to an allergist/asthma doctor. There's one in Arlington near Mansfield run by Dr. Apalaski (he's my doc and h...
- You have gotten great advice, I would like to say I have two children who suffer from asthma, and I have educated myself greatly on every med that I give them. I have ...
Need Help with Asthma
Asked by K.K. from San Antonio
on November 2, 2008
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My son is 5 1/2 years old and he has asthma. He has non-stop coughing. The doctor put him on Advair twice a day. He has been feeling good for 2 weeks but we stopped p....
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- Hi K., I am having almost the same trouble, He's always coughing, He'll do well then it's back, He was on Singulair but that didn't seem to do much, Now every time he'...
- Make sure the the doc keeps tabs on your son, Advair should only be used for a year. I was told it is not a good idea to take it more than a year. f he has issues with...
- I don't have a kid with asthma but my hubby has asthma so I know a little about it. I think it sounds like you just haven't found the right mix of medicine for your so...
Treatment for Allergies and Mild Asthma
Asked by T.L. from Rochester
on November 19, 2008
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Hello Everyone. I really need some advice on what to do for my 6 year old son. First a little background: he was born with severe acid reflux and was on Zantac syrup...
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- Hi T., I suggest you buy the book, "Gut and Psychology Syndrome" by Natasha Cambell- Mcbride. It sounds like your son may be able to help his issues through diet c...
- I don't know if this will help you, but my older daughter developed allergies when she was about 5. She was miserable. She would go to school looking like I punched he...
- Hi, T. I have an 8 year old with tree and dust mite allergies as well as asthma. And, he has also had pneumonia in the past. But, for the past year we've managed to...
