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Children with Asthma
Asked by A.M. from New York
on March 1, 2007
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Hello, I have recently taken both of my children (ages 4 & 2) to the doctor for coughs and cold symptons. They have both been put on a nebulizer for the first time ev...
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- Hi, I went through the same thing with my kids, one at a time, with the cough and cold symptoms. The older pediatrician in the practice I go to put my eldest on an inh...
- I have a 3yr old son who has asthma, he developed it at around 18mths. He was put on a nebulizer till just recently when they changed him to a advair inhaler 2puffs a ...
- I'm still getting over a horrible cold where my doctor put me on a Albutorol inhaler. I had a lot of constriction in my chest and I couldn't catch my breath especiall...
Prednisone Prescribed to My 8 Month Old....
Asked by J.Z. from San Diego
on July 25, 2008
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I took my 8 month old son to the doctor this morning because he was having cold symptoms (runny nose, coughing, watery eyes, fever). She noticed that he was also whee...
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- Two of my 4 children have asthma, and my oldest son had his first asthma attack at 3 weeks old. He had 3 courses of prednisone during his childhood (now 18) and outgr...
- You have to realize all medications work differently on each individual. Log onto www.askapatient.com and enter his meds. Read through everyones reactions and see if...
- I'd grt a second opinion. That's a pretty serious drug. I've NEVER heard of it being prescribed for a baby (or any of those other drugs either!) best, H.
My 16 Month Old Twin Boys Have Asthma Brought on by Respiratory Infections.
Asked by N.H. from Harrisburg
on September 21, 2008
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Well, the season of colds is here again and it looks like my twin boys still have asthma brought on by respiratory infections. I need advice from others with kids with...
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- My oldest had the same problem. It started with a severe case of bronchiolitis at 3 months, after that he had asthma with every infection, not just respiratory infect...
- Here are some things you may not know.Have you ever thought about the effect of your cleaning products,laundry detergent,fabric softener,air fresheners,even shampoo an...
- Tania, I have the same problem. My son sees an allergist. He has him on maintenance meds that have made things better from fall to spring. My son is on cold #2 in ...
4 Year Old with Allergies and Asthma
Asked by C.R. from Cleveland
on September 27, 2006
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Hi,my 4 year old has had the worst time this year with her asthma...she has been on alll the over the counter stuff and most of the persription too. nothing seems to h...
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- Hi, I am new here, so if i did something wrong let me know. I am putting a link up to my allergist, amazing people. and they have saved me and my daughter. It's a bi...
- Hi C., My 4 year daughter always has bad asthma attacks right before winter and right after that used to put her in the hospital over night. I could not give her anyt...
- What do they have her on for allergies? What doctor do you take her to? My daughter has this stuff too she is on three different meds a day.
1 Year Old with Asthma
Asked by M.T. from Boston
on December 22, 2008
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Hi everyone,
My son Evan is 13 months old and has been hospitalized 3 times now in the past 3 months due to asthma. So far it does not seem to be allergy related. A...
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- Hi M., I can't tell you how very sorry I am that you are going through this with your little boy -- it must be heart-wrenching to watch him suffer this way. First, ...
- Hello there, My sympathies to you. My daughter (now 10) started her attacks when she was about that age. she was actually almost 18 months old. It was awful. I feel ...
- Wow! Shades of our family's past! Our now 12-year-old used to get asthma whenever he got a cold...and he got colds A LOT. He never got to the point of hospitalization,...
Suggestions to Make Nebulizer Treatments for a 9 Month Old Easier
Asked by R.B. from Duluth
on April 10, 2009
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My son was just diagnosed with asthma so we have to give him albuterol and pretnizone through a nebulizer and he HATES it. We've tried holding the mask up and holding ...
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- So...my suggestion will not encourage deep breathing during the nebs...but can you give them to him when he's sleeping by holding the end of the neb in front of his fa...
- Both my kiddos are on a nebulizer periodically. They have different attachements like a mask, a tube, even my baby has a pacifier one. Try a different attachement. I d...
- I know it is hard, really hard, but really the best thing for him is to cry to get that medicine all the way into his lungs. You can also ask the dr/nurse for the s...
Seeking Malpractice Advice Regarding My 10 Month Old Son
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on February 19, 2008
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I need some serious help and advice. I will try to make this short. A few weeks ago, my 10 month old came down with Croup. It was a Wednesday that he really started...
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- I am a Certified Respiratory Therapist and worked in a hospital including pediatrics and ER before my son was born, so I have some experiance with croup. You need know...
- Hi J., While I won't attempt to give you advice about your specific case, I will tell you that in order to win a malpractice case you must have damages. You have said...
- While I am sympathetic to you, I really don't think you should be looking at a law suit. Medicine is rarely an exact science. (although it would be nice if it was)....
Seeking Advice on Boosting Son's Immune System
Asked by R. from Spartanburg
on August 22, 2006
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Hi, my son is 15-months-old. He was formula fed for the first year of his life, which I regret. Ever since he was 4-months-old, he has had the problem of getting sic...
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- I used a book called "Super Baby Food" that was great. I am not sure if it specifically addresses immune system boosting, but it is a great resource. I also give my ...
- Hi R.! I just noticed one of the replies suggesting chiropractic. I have to say I couldn't agree more. I myself work at a Chiropractic college so needless to say I ...
- hey R. I am the mom of four great kids one of which (my 8 yr old boy) has a type of asthma the doctor called onset asthma, basically he seemes to have a low immune sy...
Air Duct Cleaning Recommendations
Asked by E.R. from New York
on June 10, 2009
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My daughter has had respiratory issues since she was came home from the hospital. I am starting to think it is something in the vents of my home. Our house was built...
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- E.-it may be allergies, but i would take her to a repiratory specialist. you can even try children's claritin or singulair (need an Rx).
- Can't recommend a company but yes good idea to have them checked and cleaned. If you live in an area with lots of trees around your home, know that the tree poll...
- I worked for an air cleaning co. We would tell people to open a vent or two.. in different rooms.. take a white rag and wipe inside.. is it dirty? If it's just a lit...
