Guest guest Posted July 24, 1999 Report Share Posted July 24, 1999 There is a fairly new medication available for asthma sufferers called Singulair (Merck) that has proven very effective in reducing swelling (stuffiness) and inflammation and excess mucus secretions in the airways by acting as a leukotriene inhibitor. ACCOLATE is another drug which is the same thing and when I asked my allergist about ACCOLATE, she said SINGULAIR has a better safety profile. Do you know how to access the discussion message boards and learn more about any topic? Go to http://www.deja.com/ . For asthma, type in " alt.support.asthma " in the search slot and hit the find key - it will take you to to the asthma discussion boards. That how I first learned about SINGULAIR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 In a message dated 11/16/01 7:41:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, susan@... writes: > Be sure to try removing milk products from the diet for a few weeks and see > what effect it has on his asthma--this was quite dramatic in my son and he > did NOT test allergic to milk products. > > My son Also did not test positive to milk products. I will try it, Any clue as to why this would work? Just wondering. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 Well, I wouldn't have believed it...but I met a doctor who worked with chemotherapy patients at Denver Children's hospital building them up with vitamins. I had mentioned the trouble we were having trying to get my son's asthma under control. She said --take him off milk products. That asthma is a muscle spasm of the lungs and that dairy products cause muscle spasms in the body. It took us about a week (trial and error) to get him off all milk products, but the improvement was amazing. Then he only had asthma attacks when he inadvertently had some milk. Now he has outgrown the problem with milk (10 years later) and can have what ever he wants. It is certainly worth a try and not harmful in any way. I also wonder how many kids are also reacting to low blood sugar in combination with the ocd. I know when my son gets that snarly, anxious attitude--I force him to eat and he usually calms right down. I am not saying that is the answer, but it might help in some cases. in Nebraska Re: asthma In a message dated 11/16/01 7:41:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, susan@... writes: > Be sure to try removing milk products from the diet for a few weeks and see > what effect it has on his asthma--this was quite dramatic in my son and he > did NOT test allergic to milk products. > > My son Also did not test positive to milk products. I will try it, Any clue as to why this would work? Just wondering. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- From: " W " <susan@...> > I also wonder how many kids are also reacting to low blood sugar in combination with the ocd. I know when my son gets that snarly, anxious attitude--I force him to eat and he usually calms right down. Hi , I've also noticed this about my daughter when she's hungry. I do all I can to have meals and snacks available at regular times, she pays quite a price in symptom level when she's over hungry. And as you say, it's night and day 15 minutes after she eats, suddenly she can cope again. Kathy R. in Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2001 Report Share Posted November 17, 2001 In a message dated 11/16/01 9:02:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, susan@... writes: > She said --take him off milk products. That asthma is a muscle spasm of the > lungs and that dairy products cause muscle spasms in the body. > Thanks I will give it a try! Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2001 Report Share Posted November 17, 2001 Tammy, I'll say a prayer for you--asthma attacks are very scary. in Nebraska Re: asthma In a message dated 11/16/01 9:02:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, susan@... writes: > She said --take him off milk products. That asthma is a muscle spasm of the > lungs and that dairy products cause muscle spasms in the body. > Thanks I will give it a try! Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2001 Report Share Posted November 17, 2001 At 6:55 PM -0600 11/17/2001, W wrote: > >Tammy, > >I'll say a prayer for you--asthma attacks are very scary. > > in Nebraska They sure are! I have asthma too and I'd far rather have an asthma attack than for my kid to have one. For me the scariest times are when I'm not with her and I get a phone call from her school or her teenage sister who's babysitting and they say, " She's having an asthma attack and it's really bad. " Then as I drive frantically I'm worrying that who ever is with her may not know when they really need to call an ambulance. Very scary stuff! Kathy -- Kathy Mac, LICSW email: macdonald@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2001 Report Share Posted November 17, 2001 Just read your post. My son get " the shakes " periodically and as soon as he eats something they go away. They start at his feet and work their way up. He can feel it coming on. Wonder if it's blood sugar? Sharon >From: " Kathy " <klr@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: Re: asthma >Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 21:30:24 -0500 > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: " W " <susan@...> > > I also wonder how many kids are also reacting to low blood sugar in >combination with the ocd. I know when my son gets that snarly, anxious >attitude--I force him to eat and he usually calms right down. > >Hi , I've also noticed this about my daughter when she's hungry. I do >all I can to have meals and snacks available at regular times, she pays >quite a price in symptom level when she's over hungry. And as you say, >it's >night and day 15 minutes after she eats, suddenly she can cope again. > >Kathy R. in Indiana > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2001 Report Share Posted November 17, 2001 Yes, This was always a nightmare for me...although he never had a bad one at school. I did find out that the school was forcing him to rush his inhaler and we removed him from the school. Re: asthma At 6:55 PM -0600 11/17/2001, W wrote: > >Tammy, > >I'll say a prayer for you--asthma attacks are very scary. > > in Nebraska They sure are! I have asthma too and I'd far rather have an asthma attack than for my kid to have one. For me the scariest times are when I'm not with her and I get a phone call from her school or her teenage sister who's babysitting and they say, " She's having an asthma attack and it's really bad. " Then as I drive frantically I'm worrying that who ever is with her may not know when they really need to call an ambulance. Very scary stuff! Kathy -- Kathy Mac, LICSW email: macdonald@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 I have had astyhma my entire life and you probably know this but just in case. Make sure you are taking something besides albuterol. Albuterol or ventolin (Same thing) fix the tight feelings, but don't fix the asthma . I built up scartissue in my airways for taking ventolin about 4X a day for years. Now I only need it when I 'm sick with a chest cold. Also, some people who have exercise induced asthma need to take one puff of ventolin 15 minutes before beginning exercise and than they will have no symptoms. Sorry for those of you who have heard this, but in April I couldn't run for 30 seconds straight without needing an inhaler and now I run and run and run without. I did a 5K and will be doing a 10K soon. Finally at 40 I can run!!!! Bridgette > > I know what you mean about allergies hon! Oy. This year I was > diagnosed > > with asthma. It's my first time having to deal with it, and what > affects me > > the most is heat and humidity. If warm air rises, why is it so hot > in my > > basement?? > > > > Su the Hobbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 > >If you have asthma you may want to have a traditional >chiropractic adjustment to your upper thoracic spine >(best if a release is heard)and then try a digestive >enzyme WITH HCL (This chiropractor used " Chiro-zyme T5 >to T9 HCL " ). Hi Ron, have some bodywork done first, to relax the systems and then have an adjustment, it is easier to adjust and the adjustments last a lot longer. I have been seeing a chiropractor since I was 6, I go usually 2 x a month, more often if I am needing it. A few years ago I bought a foam roll, its about 6 " across and 36 " long, made of a molded foam, you lay on your back and it gives pressure into the thoracics opening the chest, so you really get the back and the front opened at the same time, it is incredibly relaxing and helps me breathe better and stand taller. there are so many things we can do to help along the process. Antonia -- Antonia Breakthrough Coaching http://www.Body-dynamics.com 920-868-9599 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 >The traction table is automated body work to the >spine. This chiropractor also uses a percussive >vibrator to soften the body tissues away from the >spinal area. 5 minutes with this is equivalent to >about an hours massage...Ron Inda I have experienced the traction table, and would not equate it to bodywork, its traction, and the percussor is certainly relaxing, and again, you are softening the tissues around the spinal area, which is connected to the entire fascial system, and sure it feels good, and again, would not equate it to an hour massage. Maybe its just perception, being a massage therapist and knowing what is being done and what it feels like and going to a Chiropractor I have an opinion. The one Chiropractor I did see years ago, had very few clients and his treatments lasted sometimes 2 hours, he would use the percussor over areas of the entire body, did NAET and some other things, and then adjusted, that was very relaxing and I would put up there with a massage, a 5 minute quickie ....no. Antonia -- Antonia Breakthrough Coaching http://www.Body-dynamics.com 920-868-9599 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 from Dale, Mom to Katy, CVID, age 19 , the way Katy copes with fatigue is by going into hyper-mode. We couldn't figure out why her neck muscles hurt so much -- but discovered that she was holding herself so tightly to keep from giving into the fatigue that is was causing pain. When she would finally go to bed, I would massage her back for what seemed like hours before she could relax. Now, I recognize that hyper laugh and pushing beyond her limits -- but it took a while to learn what it looked like and recognize what was behind it. I actually was fooled by it for a while -- thinking she had plenty of energy -- but just the opposite was true. So... if you suspect that he's pushing beyond his limits, you might try to suggest quieter, lighter activity so that he doesn't fatigue so much. These kids get sick and tired of being sick and tired and they sometimes push unwisely. Hope that helps, In His service, Dale Mike/ wrote: > receives IVIG every 3 weeks; about 1 - 2 days prior to his >infusion, he becomes very hyper. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Hi , We found that Lucas becomes very hyper when he is over tired or fatigued.. It is his way of compensating when you has low energy. He generally spends more time on the floor and has mini tantrums or big ones when he is very fatigued. I wonder where the energy comes from but he goes into hyper drive. After his infusion he has soo.... much more energy but does not act hyper. BARBIE (Lucas 7, CVID, Bipolar asthma etc,) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 In a message dated 11/10/03 6:37:16 PM Pacific Standard Time, dale@... writes: > These kids get sick and tired of being sick and tired and they sometimes > push unwisely. You are so right, Dale, does this. I have had to work with his tutor so she understands that when he is hyper, he is usually tired. He just doesn't ever want to give in!! Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Hi . I don't have child experience, but I know a number of adults who totally got past it quickly with colostrum Nice to have you back. Hope all is well with you. Do you have a web site for your hyperbaric units??? Blessings Donna Hyland wrote: >Does any expierience with a young child with severe >Asthma. > Hyland > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 > Does anyone have any expierence with a young child > with severe Asthma? > Been gone for awile.Glad to be back!!!!! > Hyland ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WELCOME BACK, !! I'm an Herbalist and Natural Healing Facilitator, and I'd HIGHLY recommend taking Dr. Schulze's Clinical-Strength Lobelia Tincture from his American Botanical Pharmmacy (800/437-2362). Please see my Newsletter entitled, " CHILDREN'S HERBAL INTENSIVE THERAPY - Part 2 " > BREATHING PROBLEMS - ASTHMA and CLICK ON any Links for MORE Information. http://healingtools.tripod.com/thns8b.html http://healingtools.tripod.com/thns8a.html CHILDREN'S HERBAL INTENSIVE THERAPY - Part 1 Also please see my Newsletter entitled, " REVERSING AUTO-IMMUNE CONDITIONS: Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis + " . http://healingtools.tripod.com/thns9.html " THANKS " for your time and interest! Tom/Psa. 103:1-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Make a solution of 2 ounces colloidal silver (25 to 50 ppm) and mix it with 3/4 tsp pure MSN powder and use this formula in a breathing nebulizer. It will hold about 1/4 ounce so you will have enough for a number of treatments. Works great. Also asthma is a sign of chronic dehydration and is a hystamine reaction. Drink water. Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph www.naturalsolutionsradio.com (Listen live Saturday am) Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny. Asthma Does anyone have any expierence with a young child with severe Asthma? Been gone for awile.Glad to be back!!!!! Hyland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Thank you for the comment. Know this, for you to be with your mother when she passed over was a holy thing and you can feel well that you helped her in the crossing. Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph www.naturalsolutionsradio.com (Listen live Saturday am) Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny. Re: Asthma I'll never forget the day she past away and put her arm around me and told me she loved me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 The Sun Ancon chi machine is wonderful to improve or eliminate asthma. It improves or eliminates just about every health issue. My neighbor and her son have allergies and she has asthma. She bought a guinni pig for her son for Christmas and they both had tremendous problems triggered by this pet. I took my chi machine over for them to use and within 24 hrs. they both improved and she no longer had to use an inhaler for her asthma even with the pet there!!! They got rid of the pet. The chi machine works!!! If you want more info, let me know. Sharon thejuicewoman@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Sheesh!!! I hope that doesn't mean that Deb is in Jail!!!! LOL Dick At 09:56 AM 11/29/04, you wrote: I have been in and out of Kaiser and finally got a breathing treatment and 2 different kinds of inhalers. caught what I had but at least his is still in his head. I'm just hanging out trying to breathe. A damn good excuse for shopping online. De and Pat.....hang in there and I hope you get what you need to get better. Did you know that Deb is actually Martha ? She can do all that beautiful stuff for decorating, which makes sense because of her art background. So Just write Martha for your holiday tips and questions. Love you Take care of yourself, Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 HMMMMMM....now what could that be? Dick At 12:52 PM 11/29/04, you wrote: asthma I have been in and out of Kaiser and finally got a breathing treatment and 2 different kinds of inhalers. caught what I had but at least his is still in his head. I'm just hanging out trying to breathe. A damn good excuse for shopping online. De and Pat.....hang in there and I hope you get what you need to get better. Did you know that Deb is actually Martha ? She can do all that beautiful stuff for decorating, which makes sense because of her art background. So Just write Martha for your holiday tips and questions. Love you Take care of yourself, Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 LOL......I am sure that both of you are headed that way, if you don't change your ways. One more time in New Orleans should do it!!!!!!! Dick ;-) At 10:25 AM 11/30/04, you wrote: Not yet, Dick -- Re: asthma Sheesh!!! I hope that doesn't mean that Deb is in Jail!!!! LOL Dick At 09:56 AM 11/29/04, you wrote: I have been in and out of Kaiser and finally got a breathing treatment and 2 different kinds of inhalers. caught what I had but at least his is still in his head. I'm just hanging out trying to breathe. A damn good excuse for shopping online. De and Pat.....hang in there and I hope you get what you need to get better. Did you know that Deb is actually Martha ? She can do all that beautiful stuff for decorating, which makes sense because of her art background. So Just write Martha for your holiday tips and questions. Love you Take care of yourself, Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 At 08:54 AM 3/16/2005, Tonya - wrote: >I couldn't go very intense on this because I started >having a mild asthma attack just as I got on the treadmill. I've >learned how to work through them by lowering my intensity and it >never progressed past the tightness in my chest and a few coughs. good, im glad that you could recover and get past it. i get this feeling every single time i do cardio (i have been asthmatic all of my life and take meds every day so this is nothing new). i dont sweat the mild asthma symptoms and just keep working and they normally pass for me too after about 10 minutes or so. if they do progress to that suffocating feeling then i curse myself for pushing too hard. im always aiming to work in the area between the two states. it is funny because im wondering if i really need to get a heart rate monitor or not because i am so used to going by how im breathing as a gauge of intensity. :*carolyn. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.7.3 - Release Date: 3/15/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 In a message dated 11/6/2005 10:09:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, BROSE@... writes: I know you parents all know that this can happen, but I just had to make sure that everyone that cares for your child is aware of any of their conditions Belinda, How frightening! has been showing signs of exercise-induced asthma in addition to his regular old garden variety asthma. One day at school, he had an attack after playing football. They made him walk all the way to the office to get his inhaler. I was told that they would send the inhaler to him if he was having difficulty with breathing. So, we have addressed this with the school. And the entire time I was thinking, he won't have an attack--he so rarely does!! I hope Cassie is better? Sandi, Mom to , age 12--CVID, Tetrology of Fallot, Pulmonary Valve transplant (2003), allergies (including meds), asthma, GERD, Carnitine deficiency--also an aspiring Doctor and Director! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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