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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)...
Questions About CROUP
Asked by L.S. from Dayton
on March 15, 2007
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my son is almost 15 months & this is his first time having croup. it started out as a cold & progressed into terrible wheezing which led us to the ER sunday night. the...
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- L., Welcome to the world of croup. You will probably be a member until you son is about 3 or 4. My daughter is 5, 6 next month and she had croup twice a year since ...
- Hi L.! My son who is now 25months used to get croup all of the time. It was no fun. We did what others mentioned in the other replied, but nothing seemed to work as...
- My advice to you is to make a dr appt and have him seen regularly until this is over. It can turn into other things, like pneumonia. This is not something you want to ...
Almost 5 Month Old on Zyrtec and Pulmicort
Asked by A.M. from Savannah
on August 19, 2008
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My baby is normally a happy child. She has been wheezing a bit so they put her on both meds. I guess it is just the season, I had to hit my own inhaler yesterday. B...
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- Hi. both my girls were on Pulmocort. They needed it and although I'm very picky, based on my research and how much I trusted my doctor, I kept them on. However, I...
- I see you have some great advice so will not say too much but have kept you in my in box till I had time to respond so... I beleive in preventative care but of course ...
- I would absoluty be getting a second opinion. The meds she is on can be very damaging for a 5 month old! Chiropractic care would really benefit her! It is safe and won...
Question About Asthma
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on February 4, 2007
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I know I should probaly just go see my pediatrician and will do so but in the mean time I have a question. Here's a little insight on my daughter's background. My daug...
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- B., My youngest son has breathing problems as well. They cannot call it Asthma because he is not quite 2. (Cold season is worse) I would go to your regular pediatrici...
- First off, go back to your regular ped and if they still won't diagnose the asthma, get a second opinion by another ped or a specialist. My daughter sees a certified ...
- I would head over to a Allergy / Immunology facility such as the Park Nicollet system has in St. Louis Park. They have several Doctors that specialize in pediatric ne...
How Do I Get My Husband to Understand?
Asked by L.C. from Portland
on December 12, 2006
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How do I get my husband to understand that our son really needs his medication for asthma? He thinks it is all in my head. He was there with me in the ER when they tol...
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- L., Kelly's right. Your husband has to get in there and have a consultation with your son's pediatrician. This is probably the best way to make your husband understan...
- HI Lexi so sorry to hear you are having such a hard time getting support. My 14 yo son has astma and allergies just as i do. Most people in general don't get it. I w...
- Hi L., mY name IS K. AND I WORK IN PEDIATRICS AND WE SEE ALOT OF KIDS WITH ASTHMA AND IT ISN'T PRETTY WHEN THEY COME IN SICK AS A DOG WITH THEIR ASTHMA ACTING UP. YOU...
Croup Every Time He's Sick!
Asked by S.C. from Washington DC
on December 7, 2006
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My son was 2 in september and every time he gets the slightest cold he'll wind up with a severe case of croup. It's been going on since he was about 7 months old - in ...
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- hi S. my son also seems to get croup with every cold. though his hasn't been as severe as it sounds that your son's has been. actually his colds tend to begin with ...
- S., Like Heather, my kids get it with every cold, but never as bad as your son. We were given steroids once I think because it had been going on for so long. None o...
- My son is 6 and has the same problem every time he gets sick and i actually talk to my doctor and they started treating him for asthma and we have not had a problem in...
Seeking Pediatrician for Infant Breathing Issues and Snoring
Asked by B.D. from Dallas
on April 25, 2007
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My son has had a persistent cough and wheezing for the last 2 months. He's been treated with prednisone twice and once we get off of it, his problem comes back. Last...
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- B., I LOVE my pediatrician - Dr. Kari Dutton in Flower Mound. Her number is ###-###-####. I never feel rushed and she always makes sure to answer all of my question...
- My pediatrician is wonderful with my son's breathing issues. I thought they were no big deal, but then he started wheezing badly enough that I took him to Acute Kids....
- Personally I would go to a pulmonologist. My now 5 year old would wheeze all the time when he was an infant and our pediatrician wasn't taking us seriously. She humore...
Seeking Advice on Persistent (Chronic?) Cough in Infants
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2009
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I am dealing with a situation that is not improving and would like to get some advice from moms with similar problem.
I was a stay-home mom until our son turned 4.5 m...
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- Sounds more like asthma. Is it possible to send him to grandma's or you work from home for a few weeks to see if his condition clears up? Could be allergic to someth...
- Just two quick thoughts -- Did the doctor recommend the warm mist humidifier? We always use cool mist, on our doctor's recommendation (though our child does not have t...
- We have had similar challenges with a persistent and strong cough. What has worked for us: albuterol to open up the lungs, and singulair for children to dry up the muc...
GER, Colic/Gas
Asked by D.N. from Tampa
on March 27, 2007
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I have a newborn (18 days old) who had a lot of stomach issues after birth in the NICU - got stomach pumped and vomited excessively who now feeds constantly and with e...
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- D., My son also had terrible gas when he was younger, but not to the extent that you seem to be having. There are also many factors that can contribute to the prob...
- I would look into the reflux. Go see another doctor of the 2 that have discussed that issue can't agree on anything. Good luck M. C
- hi D. my son was like that they found out he had something called - illeus- not sure how to spell it but just sound it out that what your child might have so ask your ...
Breathing Problems
Asked by K.P. from Dallas
on April 2, 2009
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My son is 7 months old and has been into his pediatrician twice before with wheezing and was perscribed Albuterol syrup to be taken every 6-8 hours as needed. Yesterda...
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- I recommend you take him to a pediatric pulmonologist, who will have all the equipment necessary to evaluate his lungs. He can better determine if he needs an allergy ...
- My youngest son has this as well. They will not diagnose asthma until after 6 years old. Until then it is just reactive airway disease. Most doctors will not test f...
- My nephew was tiny like your child. They tested him probably when he was 2 or 3, but he is an adult now and things could have changed. My son was older and seemed to...
