Health & Safety: Albuterol

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Asthma Problems and Pregnancy

Hi Ladies, I am pregnant and have been having a lot of trouble with my asthma for the past few weeks. I have seen the doctor and am on my asthma medications, but am wondering if any one has any tips or advice for me. I am looking for alternative,safe ways to help me stop coughing and help me breathe better. I don't want to do anything that could jeopardize my baby's health or safety. I also have gotten a cold which is making the asthma alot worse. I am allergic to most medications--so I try to just let my body heal naturally as much as I...

Diet & Exercise

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FLU SHOT SYMPTOMS / VENTING - (Sorry So Long)

Hi mamas, I am 7 months preg with my third, Never once had I got the flu shot. My kids are 12 and 7 and I am 30. Never once have we gotten the flu. THIS IS NOT TO TALK BADLY ABOUT ANYONE WHO GETS IT, but I would rather take my chances getting it without the shot. Since you have a chance of getting it with or without the shot anyway. I am not one to get sick often at all. Well since I got it (flu shot) I have had a cough that will not go away since October. It actually started a few hours after the shot. I have coughing spells so bad...

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22 Month on Albuterol for More than 2 Weeks

My son was hospitalized over 2 weeks ago for his breathing issues. When he got out we went about a week and a half with albuterol treatment about twice a day. When I was certain his breathing was back to normal I stopped the treatment. The very next day he is sick again and I noticed really fast breathing timed his breathing and he was over 40 breaths per minute, did a breathing treatment and called the pediatrician in the morning. He added a month steroid given through the nebulous or and children's Allegra and said continue with the...

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Asthma and Pregnancy

Hi everyone. I have pretty severe asthma with this pregnancy (23 weeks) and...

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Alternative Asthma Treatment

My 21 month old son has been diagnosed with asthma. He's taking daily singular and when he has flare-ups (always after colds) takes albuterol, then often has to do prednisolone as well... I am looking to hopefully get out of the cycle of medication if at all possible. I am wary, though, having grown up going to medical doctors and seeing their point of view. I have been helped by chiropractic and acupuncture during my current pregnancy. I would love to hear from anyone who has had their child treated for asthma (or related condition)...