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is ventolin a good medicine for children with asthma? Are there any side effects? what are the dangers of using it?

Bobbie replied: "ventolin is used pretty commonly, I would actually ask your pharmacist, they are more aware of side effects, and depends on the childs age what to worry about"

drsalahaldeen replied: "your answer is in the site i mentioned in my sources"

Under what circumstances would Ventolin or Oxygen be administered to a 3yo child ? This child had no history of asthma, or indeed any other lung complaints. She was presented at the hospital with a rash and tonsillitus. When she arrived she developed mild stridor. Would this warrant oxygen or ventolin and which would it be? Or if both, which would be administered first? Her tonsils were very large and almost touching, she left 30 mins later. 18 hours later she was dead. Could being given eith oxygen or ventolin masked any other symptoms?

steveangela1 replied: "When a 3 yo comes into the er presenting with those symtoms, it could have been a condition called epiglotitis, honestly they should have done a neck x-ray. it would have showed that on the xray. no hospital will administer oxygen to a child who is not in need of it. Ventiolin was given to help her breathe, we normally give racemic epinephrine, however there is a huge shortage of that paticular medication. what you are describing sounds like epiglotitis, and proper treatment once that is diagnosed is to intubate the patient, and then administer antibiotics (its caused by a bacteria) hamophilis (sp) influenza. Im sorry you had to go through that... it sounds like the hospital didn't properlly assess her"

J. P. replied: "Steveangela gave a good answer. The ER poorly assessed the child. Neither Oxygen or Ventolin will neither mask or create any other symptoms, unless the patient had an allergic reaction to the Ventolin. What was the child's progression at home? Was there any direction given, such as "See your pediatrician in the morning."? Did the child present with altered mental status? Did she develop a rash, complain of itching, burning sensations, or a 'racing heart'? A proper assessment is the most difficult of all skills, with the highest degree of consequences if misused. Sounds like you might need a lawyer."

flovent + ventolin..how long to keep the chamber on my toddler? my child uses both flovent and ventolin, and i've always kept the chamber on her mouth and nose for 2 minutes per puff. is this a good amount of time?

VeeBee replied: "Wow, if she is cooperative for two minutes with the mask held gently but firmly over mouth and nose to create a seal and open the valve , that is amazing. It may be too long because the medication has been used and she is re-breathing exhaled air. 6 breaths is recommended per puff and used in pediatric treatment in the hospital."

Son has RSV? My 6 month old was just diagnosed with RSV and is also taking Tylenol and a breathing treatment called Ventolin. Just wondering for the parents who's children had this, what were their symptoms and how long did it last. My son has lots of congestion, sneeezing, itchy eyes, wheezing, fever and is MISERABLE..(to be expected)..Its just so scary to see him like this..Thanks

cinney replied: "Well RSV is very serious. I am glad he is being treated. My son had RSV as an infant (10 weeks old). I didn't realize how serious and life threatening it was until after we got out of the hospital. Yes, he was hospitalized for 4 days. He acted fine, in fact he even smiled at the respiratory therapist each time he got a breathing (nebulizer) treatment. He just had a hard time breathing (lots of chest congestion). My little one started out with cold like symptoms. He never got a fever. He just sounded wheezey so I took him to the pediatrician. They did a few neb treatments and his oxygen levels weren't getting better so he was admitted to the hospital. He is fine now and a healthy 9 year old. Just make sure you do exactly what the docs. tell you to help him get well. Good luck."

At what age should a child be expected to administer her own asthma medication.? She's 6 years old and isn't able to co-ordinate her ventolin spray and even finds it hard to push hard enough to get anything out of it. The schools policy is that all children have to self medicate and carry their own medication in their school bags..The taking of medication can be supervised (but not administered) by a staff member. To expect a young child to know how to use their medication effectively, take enough, take too much is a bit rich.. I feel they are failing in their duty of care. She has just learnt to tie her shoe laces... Children frequently die from asthma attacks. Am I being over protective? Is the school passing the buck? What do you think?

pwaygirlie replied: "I find it very hard to believe that a 6 year old can't push an inhaler. Legally, medication can't be administered by people who aren't licensed to do so (aka teachers, secretaries, school nurses). Show your child how to do it, and encourage her to remain calm if she ever needs it."

Momio32 replied: "Is this a public school? My kids go to private school and the nurse there will administer medicine if you have a special form filled out by the doctor. My son has asthma and he needs help pushing on the inhaler, so he goes to the nurse for help. The school is failing to do the right thing. I'd have the doctor write a letter to the school, or try calling the superintendent, or someone above the principal. It's endangering her life if she ever really needs it. Pushing on the inhaler is not easy and it has to be done right or you don't get the full effect of the medicine. 6 years old is too young to know how to do this on their own. You're not being overprotective, you're right in wanting the school to do their part while your child is there."

Mizz. Jessica Renée replied: "I think by now she should be able to push the button on her own I was doing my own at four beacause That is when i went into kindergarden. She needs to be taught how and do some excersizes with her fingers. It is not leagl for school staff to administer their medicine because of disease."

Vicarious replied: "I have the same problem. My daughter is six and has just started learning how to do it herself. She uses her ventolin through a spacer. Help her learn how to position her hand to depress the inhaler. I talked to my child about health and asthma and responsibility. She feels a great sense of pride from being able to do it herself. I continue to moniter her use but am confident that she will soon be able to take it to school with her. Talk to her teacher about it, and ask if she can supervise and advise your child when using their medication."

FACAS L replied: "i believe at the age of 8 to 9 years is the starting age that children should be trained to administer the medication to themselves."

NurseRee-Nay replied: "My daughter is 11. She's been using an inhaler since she was about 4. I taught her how very early. Maybe if she has a spacer it would help. Teach her how to press with both hands while holding the spacer gently between her teeth. That's how I did with my daughter. I think it's great to be able to rely on others for help, but if you can't, then teach her self-reliance by practice. Maybe you can talk to her doc and see if he has a sample (so you feel better about wasting it) he can give you just so she can practice pushing it and getting it to come out of the container... Good luck."

carolina e replied: "In mass.. the nurses will be helping our kids in here... I don't know what state you live in but that sucks!! some at school have to help your child!!"

busybee2 replied: "is she using a spacer with the ventolin? If not she needs one, then there is nothing to coordinate, plus w/out a spacer she is only getting part of a dose...using a spacer with an mdi is the equiv delivery wise and dosage wise of using a neb....also make an appointment with her doctor to have him/her go over usage techniques. Then ask for a meeting with the school nurse and office staff and your dd teacher and get her a 504 plan on file and discuss these concerns with them. If she truley is unable to use the mdi and spacer then she may need to have a nebulizer and medications available at school and use a neb instead. I don't remember exactly when my kids starting using their inhalers on their own, but the boys both have infant onset asthma and it was well before school age..(before either learned to tie their shoes)"

Parents, I Need Advice On This Child Care Situation? I have a friend who's 8 month old son is attending a daycare that shall remain unnamed. It is a big named daycare provider and they are paying ridiculous rates. They have been having consistent problems with the provider but are apparently in a contract, so they have to continue to pay even if the child doesn't attend. They have had to take their son to the hospital twice in the span of two nights with a serious virus, in which he required the use of a Ventolin mask. Each time that they took him to the hospital they saw two different employees of this daycare center in the Emergency room with a bad cold/virus when they had seen them at work at the daycare center the entire week before this occurrence and that day. Meaning they had gone to work sick and infected the children. Now their son is not able to go back to the daycare because he is sick (due to the employees) But they still have to pay the center. Not only that but everyday they send a list of things that they had fed that specific child.. the list is handwritten with the childs name at the top. The list said that for breakfast they had fed the 8 month old, scrambled eggs and a bagel and cream cheese, and the 8 month old came home with horrible gas and very upset that day. As far as I know you aren't supposed to give a 8 month old egg whites at all. And how in the world would an 8 month old with two teeth be able to eat a bagel correctly? Is this proper daycare center etiquette? Am I totally wrong in thinking my friend should sue the daycare center for the monies they have had to pay and missed from staying home from work to take care of their son whom was sick due to the employees negligence? Am I crazy to think that an 8 month old should NOT be having scrambled eggs or Cream cheese? What would you do in this situation? They have already submitted a list of things that he's able to eat and they apparently dont take suggestions. The daycare provider was at work the day they went to the emergency room. They knew full well that they were sick... they went to work anyways.

akashadivine replied: "I would move the child to another center. An 8 month old should not be given table foods the manner the center is giving them. I doubt they can get any damages for missing time due to illness. It is very possible the worker did not know they were ill during the initial phase of the illness and that is when you are usually highly contagious."

dl replied: "I don't think they should sue, however they should: 1. Report the daycare to the proper authorities - children under 12 months are not supposed to eat eggs 2. Write and mail a certified letter outlining their claims against the daycare and explaining why they will not be paying any further fees under the contract. The daycare breeched the contract by not providing a safe environment for the child. If they have an attorney - they should cc him on the letter. Good Luck to them - FYI I only used small private daycares with my kids - the chains are a horrible sick joke!"

Zeke's Momma!! 10-14-08 replied: "Big name or not that is NOT proper etiquette. I would withdraw my child immediately and look for a better childcare facility that would have to come with a recommendation."

Chad B replied: "This could be fought in court to not finish her contract, but not for her money back. I say this because they aren't fullfilling there end of the contract. A contract goes two ways, she is paying for a service, and if that service is not being met, then the contract can forfeit itself. But the proof has to be proven by her. She needs to keep track of everything paperwork wise (word of mouth is not proof in court) that says things about "scrambled eggs" and stuff like that. She needs to mail a written, notified certified letter to them stating the complaints she has and if they are not adjusted, she is then free to give a notice to take him out. If they try to sue for the remaining money for the term of the contract, all she has to do is pull out a DR's note saying bagels aren't good, the letter she wrote and a copy of the stuff they fed her child. She can't recuporate money before the letter is sent because at that moment, there is no "proof" she can only get money that she can prove. EDIT: She needs to send a certified letter cause in court when asked "did she tell you or mail a list of proper foods" they will say "nope" she needs to prove that she did indeed send it, her word means nothing in court. And the person below me is right about leaving the child in and the judge throwing it out because if it was so bad, why was her kid still there."

melissa replied: "1. Just because the employee is sick, doesn't mean they went to work sick.If you are sick enough to be in the ER, you won't have energy and patience to work.The first days of being ill are the worse.So even though you are contagious before you show symptoms, they had no knowledge of being sick while at work..not their fault. 2.That breakfast is not nutritional...I don't know why they would feed him that. 3. The baby wasn't sick from the employees negligence.You risk your kid getting sick from going out period...people get sick that's how it is. Simply put, they would not win if they sue the day care over this (Unless it was a preventable illness) As far as the food situation goes, there is no excuse.The parents should get on their asses about that...perhaps write a list of the things the baby should have while there. I would try to see if there is a loop hole in the contract or something and pull my kid outta there."

~*~Braden's Mommy~*~ replied: "I would have your friend write a letter to the daycare licensing board. Have her include these handwritten notes as "exhibits" that she references in her letter and attaches behind it. She should also obviously include that the employees are going to work sick, the licensing board would be very upset to hear that, although I don't know if it could be proven. If it were me, I would take the letter to the daycare and tell them that I would not send it if they would allow me to terminate my contract without penalty. I think suing someone is a whole lot of extra work. I would possibly take them to small claims court if they refused to let me terminate the contract."

Ellie replied: "Ooh I would be TICKED. I don't know that they should sue, but they should definitely raise a ruckus to get out of their contract. If they threaten to sue, and have documentation from the pediatrician stating that the day care's negligence caused their son to get sick, then I would think they would be willing to let them get out of the contract. And the eggs and bagle thing is outrageous."

Autumn "Bella's Mommy&q replied: "I would suggest another daycare. If the parent doesn't tell them it isn't acceptable they will continue to do it."

tinka12 replied: "A parent has the right to pull a child from daycare without warning if parent is suspicious of daycare practices, child is mistreated or improperly cared for/neglected. YOUR FRIEND DOES NOT HAVE TO PAY, REGARDLESS OF THE CONTRACT. Parents do not have to leave children in bad daycare because of contracts and she should ABSOLUTLY sue the pant off them for medical bills. Especially if she has proof/witnesses that providers were sick while caring for the children. HOWEVER, if your friend continues to leave her child in this care and later decides to sue, a judge will throw out the case because 'if the parent is so concerned with mistreatment, why did she continue to take the child back to inadequate care?' She must act swiftly if she wants results."

Celeys mommy replied: "i would sue only if the day care does not take responsibility on my complaints, i would first bring it all the their attention 1. the food! 2. the sick employes (day cares send children back home if they are sick so they wont affect the other children, why shouldnt the employes go home if they are sick) then if they refuse to let you out of the contract, then threaten to sue"

Claire W replied: "First of all if your friends are unhappy they should pull the child out. Secondly, the staff being ill cannot be blamed for making the child ill. Children pick up sooo many germs, especially when they are in daycare, thirdly children under the age of 12 months can have eggs, but they must be correctly cooked, even without teeth children can have any food after 6 months old (Not honey though) . As long as the child can hold it themselves. When children are weaned at 6 months old they can have everything, however the day care staff need to ensure that the child is eating enough food. When children are given finger foods and not mushy food it helps the muscles in the mouth to encourage good and clear speech sounds. I know I'll get thumbs down, but it's thinking about things from a different angle, if your friends aren't happy they need to re-look at their child care arrangements."

mommy to a princess replied: "F*ck that, I'd sue! It's a parents choice weather or not they want to give a baby under the age of 1 eggs or not but certainly not a daycare, especially since the eggs can cause a severe allergic reaction. And a bagel? My daughter didn't eat those till around a year old...they are pretty thick and can be hard to chew. Yes I would get mad if a bagel was offered to my 8 month old. As far as the sickness. Among the many other reasons I'm a SAHM one is that I don't like the idea of daycare for such a small baby because it's like a pool of sickness. I completely understand though that some moms have no choice and it sucks that their child has to be a victim of someones illness when it could of been prevented. I think she should tell them that she IS breaking the contract or bringing them to court. I hope the little boy feels better!"

Mommy of 2-Dylan and Braedan replied: "I dont think you are wrong at all in thinking she should sue but most likely nothing would happen of it. If i was her I would be pulling my child out of that daycare. I have had a lot of issues with my sons child care as well and want to pull him out but unfortunately i called around to other daycares and all daycares are full for his age group. Well, the ones i can afford anyways. I wish I could just stay at home with him like i used to but I am a single mom of 2 kids now so that one is impossible.And im not getting any child support. Luckily my oldest is in school. Anyway. Even if she is on a contract she can still pull her child out if she is completely unhappy with the child care. If she feels like her child is in any harm or potential harm then that is her free choice to take him out. Good luck to her on all of it."

Child with asthma?? Has anyone out there got a child with asthma? My son has just turned 4 and is currently on prednisolone tablets and ventolin nebs. He is coughing constantly all day and night. Any tips on how to help his night time coughing? Hes had a relaxing bath and a nebuliser before bed and has woken up in a state again. Any tips gratefully received, I've tried all the medical advise and non have worked !

lazlouz2001 replied: "Oh, bless him. I'm sure you have already tried this, but have you made sure that his bedding his made of a material that Will not aggravate it? i.e. hypoallergenic, rather than feathers?"

Allen L replied: "Ask for Advair..."

Mindy replied: "aloe vera tea take the skin off of it chop it into pieces and boil it in water with cinnamon, let it cool off a bit and serve the water to him in a small cup(not the cinnamon or aloe vera, just the water that has been boiled with it). my mom used to give that to me when i had asthma, worked for me, i used to think it was a family thing but now i hear about it everywhere"

cinders replied: "I would take him back to the doctor, maybe he needs a different medication."

Cheryl G replied: "My DD has asthma and has since she was very small. Run a humidifier in hsi room, SERIOUSLY put somthing under the legs at the head of his bed to raise it up about 3-4 inches.. also, try some Delsymm (sp) to quiet the cough. Please be very sure that this is asthma, if the treatments are not working.. be persistent with your pediatrician to check for other lung/breathing disorders."

Pondlife replied: "try steam. I have a steam cabinet that works brilliantly for that. You can construct something cheaper using a basic shower and some perspex."

frano replied: "my brother whos 16 now has had cancer all his life and when he was young it was very bad like your sons.... steam is very good for asmatics and it opens the lungs or something. make sure he is very relaxed like you said relaxing baths my mum used to run her hands through his hair that used to really calm him when he was in a state soz i cant give and more advice but if it gets worse contact your doctor (during the cold weather like this asma gets worse) good luck x"

Jo C replied: "i have asthma and i find sleeping more upright helps me sleep becuase when you lie down your airways seem to close up more plenty of fluid too stops your throat feeling dry from the medication aww poor thing i hope he is better soon x"

Well, said Alberto replied: "That sounds just like me when I was four (does he sometimes get hyper from all the steroids ? I often get reminded that I did!). The best advice my parents ever got from a doctor was to sit me up in bed & give me a nice hot cup of tea; it always eased the symptoms for me."

meeno replied: "My neice at 2 has bad asthma and i've suffered from it for 35 years! you are doing all the correct things. at night give him a childs pillow to use, this will make him slightly higher and it helps. also try a bowl of boiling water (somewhere he can't reach) and put 4-5 drops of olbas oil or karvol drops in, the menthol smell will help his chest. vacumn his room often and your house, dust is the worst thing for me."

Carla replied: "One of my daughters has mild asthma and used to itch her throat at night and cough . Recently the doctor suggested that we try using her inhaler for two puffs in the morning and two before bed as a preventative . It jas helped not end . no wheezing when she runs around outside , not coughing at night . But my only comment would be that Luckily she has very mild asthma and has only (touch Wood) ever had one mild attack and that was when she was two and thats how we found out she had it . Also now she is nearl 10 so they do say that with age it can get better . But anyway maybe try that after talking to DR . All the best X"

Foxy replied: "Yes i have asthma also and i have it quite bad as well and i know what he is going through my prays are with you happy new year"

blaze23 replied: "My son is 6 and has asthma and was coughing constantly, could not sleep. It sounds like the medication he is on is not working. My son is on Asthmanex, claritin and albeterol inhaler. He never coughs unless he is sick. If you doctor is unwilling to try different medication to get his asthma under control which it clearly is not than get a new doctor. Is this a GP or Pediatrician? If so go to a Asthma/Allergy specialist. It may cost more but it is their specialty they really know their stuff. Good luck."

Xx Angel Cine Xx replied: "I would advise finding the cause!!! You have done everything right now you need to find out what is causing an attack.........Asthmatics have a lot of allergys... First of all see if it could be chest infection, can you hear mucus on his lungs, has he had a cold recently?!?!? Dairy causes a lot of mucus build up so does he drink tons of milk? My son and I between us are allergic to an extensive list, dust mites (change his room from carpet to floor boards or tiles) tree pollen which is all year round just try messing about with his diet cut things out for a week at a time to see if anything changes..... Heating can also aggravate it so air his room during the day.... good luck xxx"

spensmum replied: "I have 2 sons with asthma. They were both diagnosed when they were small children. My eldest is 20yrs old now and ive just asked him what he does to relieve his night time cough. Unfortunatly he doesnt know of anything that stops this automatically. When he was a small child i always kept his room aired, not too hot not too cold.You didnt say if your child has a steriod inhaler just that he is on steriods, ask your doctor if you can try a preventer this is normally a brown inhaler. Hope everything is okay with your boy its not a nice illness asthma, my son used to cry when he had come out of an attack, what he couldnt understand is why he had it. He still sometimes says now why me. Its not that easy to answer im afraid."

ani replied: "i had asthma when i was younger, and my parents used to get a bowl of just-boiled water with menthol and eucalyptus oil in and get me to breathe in the steam..."

spoofred23 replied: "take him to the doctors again if hes coughing this much hes obviously n the wrong strength of medications the poor little soul might need a short course of steroids just to open his airways a little more"

sunshine replied: "ok well i and all my kids have asthma the only way is to keep him elevated put his back at a slant lie him on his stomach and cup your hand and pat his back quite firmly for 5 min then do it again on his sides with 5 min intervils force him to cough hard after you are finished patting if any flem take it out his mouth you need a menthol rub put it on his back and chest like vicks or eucalyptus oil put some on his pillows aswell then fill a bowl with hot water and hold it under his face his still little so be extra carful steam loosens the breathing path cover his head with a towel over the steam for 1 miute only ind then as soon as he is out the towel tell him to take deep beaths of his ventolin holding it for 5-8 seconds dont force him to be coverd with any blankets if he not cold try not putting any on him the same thing with ventolin 4 hourly i promise it works just try it ive been thriugh this 5 times and i sufferd myself goodluck"

miss smidgey replied: "cuddly toys in room can hold dust put in freezer every so often avoid giving him to much dairy products avoid calpol pain relief wooden floors instead of carpets avoid trees & plants outside bedroom window onions in food ,soups etc help open airways I also found olibas oil on bed clothes helped you can now buy in plug in form & ice lollys & ice poles help throat"

DinahLynne replied: "I was a child with asthma and have a son with it. If he is on those meds and still coughing, you need to see a different doctor. It could be sinus drainage causing an issue as well. I use a room humidifier to keep my lungs from feeling dried out in the winter and that helps me tremendously. You can also find the drops that are not medicated that he can suck on during the day...for a soothing feeling in his throat in case that is the issue. If he is coughing because of bronchial problems, then he needs a fast acting inhaler. I have used Alupent for 20 years and cannot imagine surviving without it. He may also be dealing with alergy issues. Many asthmatics are severly allergic. Ask his doctor to send him for testing and they can give you even more suggestions. You MUST do something soon, though...nighttime coughing is bad for asthmatics and can bring on full blown attacks. He won't sleep as he should and that leads to other health issues. Good luck....hope he can get some help soon."

lisa k replied: "My son had child asthma and I had the same problem, try propping his head up above his chest while he is sleeping, like a half sitting position. This will help open the air ways this worked for my son I hope this will help you."

KEVIN M replied: "this will help if followed to the letter,matbe not tonite but start from tommorow,and your son will be cured ,,, make a chicken broth. ingredients-1 small chicken 1 bulb of garlic. 5 spriggs of parsley(chopped) 1 teaspoon of lemon pepper 1 teaspoon of curry powder place in a pan and bring to the boil then simmer for 30 mins then strain and add carrotts if req then blend and drink slowly when it is cool enough. this is a cure for asthma also try and introduce garlic into any cooking,this will open up the airways. also introduce local honey into your sons drinks. or being so young he might like it on its own. it must be local honey from your nearest farm shop. if you want to know more please e mail me good luck"

errie replied: "No pets in the house. Get rid of all carpets. Central heating, too dry to breath for asthmatics. No cuddly toys, drink lemonade, this makes you burp and it gives slight relief to the tightened chest/abdomen. No milk or chocolate ever, it is usually bad for asthmatics. Check out websites for flowers and plants that cause asthma attacks. Don't use aerosols, or spray perfumes in the house. Don't let anyone smoke near the child. Be careful what you put in the bathwater. All bath additives give of fumes of some sort. Don't dust, wipe surfaces with a slightly damp cloth. Bleach is an excellent cleaner but it kills your lungs if you have asthma. Shake bedclothes outside and hoover the bed if you don't have an anti allergy cover, mattress or pillow case. Massage the shoulders, this helps to relax the shoulders and makes it easier to breathe. When I was a kid my mother used to pat between my shoulders for 10 minutes a day. You have to have the child lie down on their front. Sounds crazy but it does help to shift the build up of mucus. Don't be too distressed by the coughing. It is one of the symptoms that all asthmatics go through. I do hope that some of these suggestions work for you."

superstar68 replied: "Hi my daughter has asthma since she was four years old. She will be twelve this month. She gets really bad asthma attacks and usually has to end up in hospital. You have to be careful on how many times he has the nebuliser, if he needs it before 4 hours he needs to go to casualty. At night time put him enough pillows so that his back is mostly straight and I also got her anti allergy pillows and bedlinen which I wash quite frequently.Has your son had allergy tests done? At least you know if he is allergic to something for eg my daughter is allergic to cats,dogs,birds,pollen and dustmites. Also to clean his room furniture do not use spray use a damp cloth. You don't say how long he has been taking prednisolone, if he has for a few days he should get better pretty soon. I hope this helps in any way. If you want to ask me anything else feel free to email me."

spoutz1955 replied: "Breathing exercises-sorry I can't be of more help but there are machines out there that help to build up your lung capacity-look on the web"

indie_girl79 replied: "I'm asthmatic, the following have always helped me... Sit him in the bathroom, close the door and run the hot tap till the room's really steamy - he needent be in the bath but the steam will help him breathe easier. Try giving him some hot water with lemon juice squeezed in to drink. In bed, try an extra pillow to allow his torso to be raised up a little -sleeping upright does make it more comfortable to breathe, but it takes a long time to drop off!"

illyriacity replied: "I've had asthma since I was 3 days old and I used to suffer with coughs at night. When the coughing wasn't too bad I found that sleeping in a slightly sitting up position helped. To be honest, it sounds as though the medicine that he is taking isn't the right mix for him. Ask your doctor if there are any other medicines that he can take as well as the nebs and pred or instead of. However, like I've already mentioned, I suffered with coughs and I've only just managed to sort it all out. I asked my doctor for a different medication and the reply I got was "there is no other medication, have you tried breathing properly when you lie down?" So I got a list from the asthma organisation of all the different medications and basically threw it in his face which lead to a change. So don't accept whatever your doctor says. If you want more help then try this website: which is the best place to go, you can also contact asthma specialist here and get books and advice for free. Hope the cough eases up soon!"

rascal replied: "i have had asthma all my life and when i was a child my mum used to make sure i was propped up in bed on a night, that i had a humidifier on in my room all the time and she also used to gIve me physio to loosen all the crap that builds up on my lungs, speak to your doctor or asthma nurse and see if they will show you how to do this, if you make into a game for your son it wont be too stressful, ive been doing it with my 8 month old as hes showing signs of asthma and is wheezy. good luck! x"

My 3 year old son refuses to eat or feed himself? My son will be 3 yrs old next month and I'm really worried about his eating, he refuses to eat or even try anything - He has porridge in the morning but will not eat lunch or dinner unless it is pureed or very well mashed potatoes and other root vegetables that I am able to mash. The only other savoury food he eats are chips or french fries (occasionally), but I've noticed that if one of the chips looks a bit odd that he will not eat it. He will eat yoghurt's (but only thomas tank engine ones) and the occasional piece of Cheddar cheese, chocolate or chocolate biscuit but I cannot get him to even try anything else. I have been to the GP, he has seen health visitors and speech therapists (although his speech is fine), I have tried starving him (and for 2 days he ate nothing) and I felt like an evil mother because he was so hungry but still wouldn't eat. This is not a recent occurrence, this has been going on since I tried to start weening him at 6 months old. Everyone told me not to worry and he would eventually come round but he hasn't. He is significantly smaller than other children of his age (he still wears clothing for kids of 18 - 24 months). He has been going to nursery (preschool) for nine months which I thought would help and asked them to keep a food diary. He was assessed by the speech therapist 2 weeks ago and she was surprised at how little he eats. He is at nursery from 8.45 to 3pm and in that time he will eat 1-2 yoghurt's, a few raisins maybe 1 piece of cheese and a fruit juice and he takes absolutely no interest in the other children's lunches. When he gets home he will only eat a significant amount of food if it's been pureed first, if I mash the food he will eat half the amount. He flatly refuses to eat pasta, rice, couscous, meat, vegetable, fruit, (unless I blend them first) crisps, biscuits (unless they're chocolate). I am really worried, he is on medication for a heart condition and also has to have a Ventolin inhaler twice a day. I took him to the doctor a year ago and was told I had to see a speech therapist and health visitor which I did and even though he has been assessed by them I've been given no definitive advice as to what to do and I feel they are a waste of time. I really need help because I have no idea what to do or who to turn to for help.

sparky 19353 replied: "terrible twos that is when they do not lyk to do much they think everything revolves around them..."

sheesh youre all nuts replied: "It's just the age. he will grow out of it. It usually happens anywhere between from 2 and a half years until 4 years old. It happen with all my children. My son was really bad, he wouldnt eat nothing at all. I took him to the doctor because i was scared and he was really skinny. The doctor said there is nothing wrong with him and he will grow out of it, just keep feeding him as much as you can. He eventually grew out of it just b4 he hit 4. now he eats none stop lol"

iloveyouuuuu! < 3 replied: "maybe hes anorexic, take him to the docs"

elainevdb replied: "I saw this on Supernanny (and read it on her web site). I had the same thing going on, my son just refused to eat... Don't give in to him, give him his dinner, set it down and give him 20 minutes with his food. If he doesn't want to eat it, then take it away without making a fuss. Next mealtime, put that same plate of food down in front of him - if he doesn't want to eat it, take it away. Don't give him any treats or snacks until he's eaten some of his food. The snacks fill them up, so they won't eat. He may also use drinks to fill himself up, so limit his fluid intake and only give him water. Juice can be very filling. This can take a few days (not just two), but eventually he'll get the idea. Again, it's very important not to make a fuss and to stick to your guns. If you can handle it, get him involved and let him help you prepare simple dishes (mash the potatoes, butter the bread, etc). If he sees how the food is prepared he may be more inclined to eat it. Don't get too hung up on what he's eating... don't measure his calories or try to force him to eat. If healthy food is consistently available, he won't starve himself. If it makes you feel any better, as a child I was the same way. I didn't eat until I was almost 5 and then only the minimum. I was tiny... when I was six I still wore 3 - 4 yr clothing. I'm pretty average now, and I survived my 'fasting' years just fine. Good luck! I hope he eats for you soon."

gemmatkd replied: "Maybe get doc to check his throat and down to his tummy!! I haven't experienced this on quite a severe scale but my daughter got like this and turned out she had tonsillitis and it hurt when she swallowed!! Not saying it's the same thing but it could still hurt him when swallowing for another reason."

LYNN in FL (suspended @#*%) replied: "I have seen a couple of little ones with this type issues. From what I've seen its more of a food texture thing. Does he get upset if his hands are dirty? Like food on them?"

Reecie replied: "I really think you need to go back to the doctors and tell them that there is a problem, i have seen way too many programmes on fussy eaters and regardless of what the parents do a child will continue to be stubborn and will starve themselves because they don't know how dangerous it really is. Without proper assessment you cannot tell whether there is a real medical problem or if it is a deeper issue (which from what you say about it starting from 6 months i would be concerned that it is a deeper issue) Forcing or getting angry etc will not help infact it will only make him worse, you have to keep pushing because doctors and therapists etc may think they know whats going on but you as the parent know your son and if you are worried keep pushing until you get results."

Would you help save a child? Would you help raise money for a little child with Cystic Fibrosis? A child of this condition is required to take 3 pills with every single meal and 1 or 2 with each snack. each pill costs ~$100. This is one of 10 other kinds of pricy pills required. the therapy vest costs ~$10000 the ventolin and nebulizer are quite pricy as well. If it werent' for the free health care in canada, I'm sure it would be very difficult. Even if you didn't have any idea what this disease was, would you help to raise $$ to keep this child alive? i'm not asking you for $$ i'm only curious to see if pple would help

Niv replied: "Does this look like a spam forum to you?"

Yuki & Best Damn Thing TEAM LIKE replied: "Yes, I would..."

SweetG replied: "Only if I was Rich"

sshunteroantiquity replied: "I help raise money everyyear here at my hospitial with relay for life and breast cancer awareness drives.....I am also a respiratory therapist and work have worked with many CF kids......"

MultipleMiggs replied: "Yes, I would."

JMM replied: "I actually have a really close friend who already lost a younger sister and more recently a younger brother to that horrible disease. So I already donate money to CF foundations."

I aM tHe CoOlEsT! replied: "First of all we need money to support a child....if i hav that kind of money....i would definetly support the child!!"

plolochufuu squisscar replied: "this actually does sound like spam, but id say, that i would try, id really try, but id fail"

Chris replied: "Yes, I would."

ღ♥Wings of Vanity and Wax♥ღ replied: "Yes, i would save the child"

††HeAvEn_HeLp_Us†† replied: "yes. i couldnt live with myself knowing i hadnt taken the chance to change someones life"

val replied: "yes i would do my best"

*TiNkSteR <3's *him* replied: "Absolutely I would. No matter what its not that childs fault and they have no way of helping themselves. I cant believe how cold hearted people in this world r. And people this is not f*N spam she is just seeing what your responses would be and if u ask me have of u need to grow up and realize how sad that makes ulook as a person to say no to a poor sick child. If everyone in the world donated a dollar to every charity there would be a cure for it all"

Asthma was cured now its back and worse then ever? When i was a child i had fairly bad asthma, i would get weezy in the cold weather, and also struggle to breathe properly after running around, as i used to be very active as a child. At about age 11 my doctor prescribed me ventolin inhalers to keep breathing problems under control, which i have to say worked very well. From the age of 12 to 18, i has no asthma problems, i thought it was cured. there was no need for the inhalers at night, after any activity, or in cold weather. Unfortunately at age 14 i started smoking, but my asthma was still fine, no problems occured. Then at age 18, every night, and after any sort of activity or running i would struggle to breathe. The first time in 6 years i needed my inhaler to control the asthma. Now im 20, and i take my inhaler every night, and i cant run around without my inhaler otherwise i will be weezing for hours. Why has it come back? I thought i grew out of asthma as i had no troubles for 6 years Is it because of smoking?

Marie C replied: "if you smoke then yes you need to stop asap"

liza replied: "there is no cure for ashtma,and you cant grow out of it simply the change in the air or dust etc can trigger it you lucky u had a break from it i had asthma since 13 years now 34 xx"

Funky munky replied: "It really doesn't help, and you were silly to start smoking when you have had asthma, because it's started to irritate your lungs again. I've never smoked but have had a bad case of Asthma over the last year, my doctor said it has now gone because I am a lot better, but to keep my inhaler with me all the time as it could flare up again. Do try to quit smoking if you have'nt done already."

SCEPTRE replied: "There is no cure for asthma, I have had it for 55 years, most types of asthma are controlable but you can occasionally have bad attacks. A few tips; no smoking, avoid fabric covers, carpets furniture etc, cold air has more oxygen than hot but keep your chest warm, avoid foggy atmospheres and crowded rooms. I am a non-smoker otherwise I would probably have been dead long ago. It can also be heredity, I inherited it from my father and I passed it on to my son too."

sue replied: "How stupid was smoking cigarettes?? of course it is because of the smoking!! Don't you know smoking is the cause of every ill under the sun including hang nails?? Didn't you do breathing exercises as a jr teen? If not, go to the site and look under yoga for breathing problems. Do the deep breathing exercises found there. You are one of the unlucky ones who gets COPD very early!!! Sorry for the rant at the top of the answer!! but that is the way the doctors see it. So try the yoga deep breathing exercises, keep using your inhaler, and much good luck. I was complaining to my doctor about a sinus problem and she yelped "COPD" and prescribed Combivent for me to take 3 times a day. Well it makes me so jittery and nervous I hate taking it even if it does help with the breathing, coughing and sinus thing."

ladywiccana replied: "I really can't answer that, but i have the same problem, except that i don't smoke or drink! Asthma does sometimes get retriggered unfortunately, we have to try and realise what starts our attacks and try and eliminate it from our lives if possible. Good luck."

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