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Not Sure Where to Start
Asked by S.R. from Detroit
on November 27, 2008
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This is prolly going to be sort of long but I will try to do my best to keep this short.
My son started getting sick about 2 months ago, he got better then 2 weeks la...
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- If your desire to breast-feed until your child reaches 1-yr, then perhaps you should consider pumping and bottle-feeding the breast-milk. I had to do this when I retu...
- Hello S., I know this is late, but thought I could help. All three of my children had asthma, but my youngest was cronically ill with it. If you son's asthma is due t...
- Everyone on here is right on about the doctors not giving you a bunch of help. They always want to just push the medications. My son developed asthma at the age of 4...
Pediatric Allergy/Asthma Specialist in Fort Worth
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on August 25, 2009
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My 5 year old daughter has had intermittent asthma and allergies since she was 2 1/2. She wakes up every day of her life sneezing for the first 10-15 minutes. Her as...
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- We use Dr. Fling for our daughter. He is in Lake Worth off Boat CLub Road at the University of Texas Health Science building. He is awesome. My daughter has allergi...
- My oldest granddaughter had the same problem. She was on 5 different medications PLUS a nebulizer every day from the time she was about 4. Claritin, Advair, .... ? ....
- We all see Dr. Tanna and sometimes Dr. Haden. They are in the medical district on College Street. They are both excellent and treat children, have a kid friendly a...
Adult Asthma Frustration
Asked by V.K. from Sacramento
on August 26, 2009
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Hello,
I have had asthma since I was about 12 years old and here I am at 31.. you would think I would be used to it and wouldn't get so disgusted with the whole thi...
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- Hi V., My dad has been an asthma sufferer since he was a child. I remember when I was a little girl that we would have to take him to the emergency room at least once...
- I had breathing problems which the doctors by default labeled "asthma." I was on every asthma drug under the sun and was not getting better after like 7 months. So I k...
- This year has been particularly bad for allergies. I never had asthma before, but I developed it this spring! I found that zyrtec just did not cut it. Try asking yo...
6 Year Old with "Borderline" Asthma
Asked by T.E. from Houston
on April 6, 2008
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Just looking for some "mom" advice /suggestions on dealing with an asthmatic child.
(EX. any of your tips, old wives tales,etc)
Thanks
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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...
Side Effects of Asthma Medications?
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on February 2, 2008
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My son has cough varient asthma. He has that aweful barking cough. He takes Zyrtek, Singular along with a control inhaler called Combivent, daily.
He has been on thes...
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- I have a friend that has a son with Adhd and Asthma. I am no Dr or professional. She didnt want to use medications if possible to control the behavioral side. She has ...
- You have just wrote the story of my 6 year old! He lives with his dad (by court order), anyway, dad smokes and my son is allergic to cigarette smoke and the doctor kn...
- Hi J., I have had asthma for the last 20 years. Some of the "old" medicines - such as theophyline can have effects similiar to caffeine. The new ones like Singula...
Does Anyone Have Children with Acid Reflux or Asthma?
Asked by J.M. from San Francisco
on August 10, 2009
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Hello Moms! I have a 5 month old boy who I believe may have some acid reflux. Nothing too major but has caused much discomfort. He used to spit up like nothing I have ...
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- I'm a bit late but I wanted to echo what's already been said and add a little bit. Sounds like either acid reflux or forceful let down or sensitivity to what you're ea...
- Definitely get with an LC as quickly as you can, & try to see if you can see one that is in connection with your ped. as they can then work together in trying to diagn...
- Sorry I'm late to respond, and I didn't read the other responses, so this may be repetitive. My 3-month old spit up a lot and was very constipated - so much so he was...
Singulair
Asked by T.L. from Odessa
on March 13, 2009
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My 4 year old son has just been diagnosed with asthma, we would say that it is allergy/exercise induced. He has been given abuterol and singulair.
I am worried abou...
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- Hi there, My husband and I have both taken singulair before.. me for allergies and him for asthma. Neither of us noticed any of the above side effects. It worked re...
- Hi T., I am a health counselor specializing in women and family health. I have my own business, kathleentisdale.com and can help you to cure your child's asthma thr...
- Hi T., my son was on this when he was about 2 1/2. At that time he seemed so sad and lethargic. He didn't do anything hardly but lay around- which we thought was s...
Hypoallergenic Bedding
Asked by A.B. from New York
on August 10, 2009
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My 2-year old son suffers from childhood asthma and I recently read that hypoallergenic bedding may help him. Duh... that's where he spends nearly half of his time! ...
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- There are pros and cons for all materials. I would have whatever you are thinking about tested with a doctor or naturopath who uses something like EAV or SCIO. M...
- my daughter tested positive to dustmite. the allergist gave us a magazine to order from. as we were leaving his practice the nurse came in and said you can buy all thi...
- I purchase organic sheets and wash them w/ either Melaleuca or Sun and Earth Laundry detergents. Also, I clean w/ all non-toxic products. We have a mattress from E...
Asthma?
Asked by J.D. from Seattle
on December 23, 2008
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So I have a almost 6 month old boy and he has been wheezing and breathing rough since he was 4 months old. I am wondering if any one else has experienced this with the...
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- Go see another doctor. My son at a few days showed signs of allergy. A great naturopathic one is Dr. Kate Wiggin. And she does house calls for no extra! ###-###-#### S...
- As somebody who has asthma and has had the wheezing and albuterol inhalers and all the like, I can tell you that the albuterol didn't always help me. What helped me th...
- Are there things in your home that can trigger asthma, such as smoking, wood stove, or pets? There are other things that can trigger it as well. My daughter (now 23)...
Seeking Chiropractor to Treat Daugther's Asthma
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on July 27, 2009
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Hello,
I am looking for and awesome chiropractor in the West Plano area who treats children with asthma. Could anyone suggest a doctor who has a super clean office...
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- My friends with young children see Bo Brantley in McKinney.
- Melissa Shelton is wonderful. She's at Preston and Hedgecoxe. My 3 kids and I all see her. Best of luck, S. SAHM of 3
- Chalmers Wellness in Frisco http://chalmerswellness.com Mountain Health Chiropractic in Plano http://mountainhealthchiropractic.com Both great clinics....I was...
