Guest guest Posted January 18, 1999 Report Share Posted January 18, 1999 > I am glad that some one here understands. I feel so > guilty for passing on my condition to him. Now I will nurse the small one > as long as I can, even if the difference is only small - I have to feel I > have tried. > I know EXACTLY how you feel! Karissa is my third child. My first, thankfully, seems to have escaped without too much asthma difficulty. She is 6 yo and has only needed nebulizer treatments maybe twice in her life. My second, though, 4yo , definately has my problems. He requires treatment at least once a month, and it seems to be getting worse. Having dealt with it all my life, it doesn't scare me much, and I know what to do with it. But it does sadden me that he should have to have it. I was not able to exclusively bf either one of the first two (major problems that I didn't have the support/knowledge to correct), so I wonder if it would have helped any had I been able to. He also has very sensitive skin, and gets rashes from various foods (mostly just around his mouth when he eats them). If he maintains the status quo, I believe he will live a very normal life - this is what I hope for. Karissa has had " colds " off and on since birth. She is 7.5 mos now, and has had at least 5 colds. The dr on Fri said he thinks that it is RSV, and that her asthmatic future may not be too bright. Ah well, we'll see. At least I know what there is to do about. Better the evil you know...... If you want to discuss this more off-list, pls feel free :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 1999 Report Share Posted January 18, 1999 > I am glad that some one here understands. I feel so > guilty for passing on my condition to him. Now I will nurse the small one > as long as I can, even if the difference is only small - I have to feel I > have tried. > I know EXACTLY how you feel! Karissa is my third child. My first, thankfully, seems to have escaped without too much asthma difficulty. She is 6 yo and has only needed nebulizer treatments maybe twice in her life. My second, though, 4yo , definately has my problems. He requires treatment at least once a month, and it seems to be getting worse. Having dealt with it all my life, it doesn't scare me much, and I know what to do with it. But it does sadden me that he should have to have it. I was not able to exclusively bf either one of the first two (major problems that I didn't have the support/knowledge to correct), so I wonder if it would have helped any had I been able to. He also has very sensitive skin, and gets rashes from various foods (mostly just around his mouth when he eats them). If he maintains the status quo, I believe he will live a very normal life - this is what I hope for. Karissa has had " colds " off and on since birth. She is 7.5 mos now, and has had at least 5 colds. The dr on Fri said he thinks that it is RSV, and that her asthmatic future may not be too bright. Ah well, we'll see. At least I know what there is to do about. Better the evil you know...... If you want to discuss this more off-list, pls feel free :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 1999 Report Share Posted January 18, 1999 (uk) I also have asthma... not too bad. It's exercise induced ... and one of the reasons to nurse was that. Funny to mention it. I thought I heard her wheezing last night.... but not sure if it's congestion.... will keep an eye on it though! The Chudzik's DANA, HILDA & MARIA Asthma > > >, > >I get asthma, though not as bad as you, and this is why I have tried so hard >to nurse my little one.. My ds#1 - Jack, now 5 is on a steroid inhaler >daily and has had asthma since he started teething. He hasn't had oral >steroids for a year now, touch wood, he is well controlled since we got a >doc that has an interest in asthma etc. We are lucky, we thought he would >get eczema as well, he was v. sensitive at first, and behind his knees and >nappy rash was a problem. He now has hayfever and is definately allergic to >cats, we are not sure about dogs... We live right in the country, and there >are oil-seed rape fields right near us (like 50yds in the summer) so. I am >not looking forward too much to then! This yr. we also started with a nasal >inhaler and a better anti-histamine. This seemed to control all his >symptoms when used together, and he hasn't had the ventolin >(salbutamol/reliever) for a LONG time. I am so pleased. I am stopping the >nasal inhaler for now. I am glad that some one here understands. I feel so >guilty for passing on my condition to him. Now I will nurse the small one >as long as I can, even if the difference is only small - I have to feel I >have tried. > >regards, (UK) > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 1999 Report Share Posted January 18, 1999 ... not to scare you... but I outgrew mine at 7 years old and then came back at 13.... bummer... still have it.... good luck! Hilda Re: Asthma > > >> >> >>> I am glad that some one here understands. I feel so >>> guilty for passing on my condition to him. Now I will nurse the small >one >>> as long as I can, even if the difference is only small - I have to feel I >>> have tried. >>> >> >>I know EXACTLY how you feel! Karissa is my third child. My first, >thankfully, >>seems to have escaped without too much asthma difficulty. She is 6 yo and >has >>only needed nebulizer treatments maybe twice in her life. My second, >though, >>4yo , definately has my problems. He requires treatment at least >once a >>month, and it seems to be getting worse. Having dealt with it all my life, >it >>doesn't scare me much, and I know what to do with it. But it does sadden >me >>that he should have to have it. I was not able to exclusively bf either >one of >>the first two (major problems that I didn't have the support/knowledge to >>correct), so I wonder if it would have helped any had I been able to. He >also >>has very sensitive skin, and gets rashes from various foods (mostly just >around >>his mouth when he eats them). If he maintains the status quo, I believe he >will >>live a very normal life - this is what I hope for. >> >>Karissa has had " colds " off and on since birth. She is 7.5 mos now, and >has had >>at least 5 colds. The dr on Fri said he thinks that it is RSV, and that >her >>asthmatic future may not be too bright. Ah well, we'll see. At least I >know >>what there is to do about. Better the evil you know...... >> >>If you want to discuss this more off-list, pls feel free :0) >> >> >> >> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 1999 Report Share Posted January 18, 1999 My oldest, Adam-11yob. Had severe asthma. He almost died with his 1st attack. He was 5. We didn't know he was an asthmatic. He was on a nebulizer, which we still own, for a week at a time. 3 times a day. But there is hope. He has now almost completely outgrown it!!!!!!! Now he uses an inhaler befor he exercises, and sometimes if his allergies are acting up. S. Re: Asthma > > >> I am glad that some one here understands. I feel so >> guilty for passing on my condition to him. Now I will nurse the small one >> as long as I can, even if the difference is only small - I have to feel I >> have tried. >> > >I know EXACTLY how you feel! Karissa is my third child. My first, thankfully, >seems to have escaped without too much asthma difficulty. She is 6 yo and has >only needed nebulizer treatments maybe twice in her life. My second, though, >4yo , definately has my problems. He requires treatment at least once a >month, and it seems to be getting worse. Having dealt with it all my life, it >doesn't scare me much, and I know what to do with it. But it does sadden me >that he should have to have it. I was not able to exclusively bf either one of >the first two (major problems that I didn't have the support/knowledge to >correct), so I wonder if it would have helped any had I been able to. He also >has very sensitive skin, and gets rashes from various foods (mostly just around >his mouth when he eats them). If he maintains the status quo, I believe he will >live a very normal life - this is what I hope for. > >Karissa has had " colds " off and on since birth. She is 7.5 mos now, and has had >at least 5 colds. The dr on Fri said he thinks that it is RSV, and that her >asthmatic future may not be too bright. Ah well, we'll see. At least I know >what there is to do about. Better the evil you know...... > >If you want to discuss this more off-list, pls feel free :0) > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 1999 Report Share Posted January 18, 1999 My oldest, Adam-11yob. Had severe asthma. He almost died with his 1st attack. He was 5. We didn't know he was an asthmatic. He was on a nebulizer, which we still own, for a week at a time. 3 times a day. But there is hope. He has now almost completely outgrown it!!!!!!! Now he uses an inhaler befor he exercises, and sometimes if his allergies are acting up. S. Re: Asthma > > >> I am glad that some one here understands. I feel so >> guilty for passing on my condition to him. Now I will nurse the small one >> as long as I can, even if the difference is only small - I have to feel I >> have tried. >> > >I know EXACTLY how you feel! Karissa is my third child. My first, thankfully, >seems to have escaped without too much asthma difficulty. She is 6 yo and has >only needed nebulizer treatments maybe twice in her life. My second, though, >4yo , definately has my problems. He requires treatment at least once a >month, and it seems to be getting worse. Having dealt with it all my life, it >doesn't scare me much, and I know what to do with it. But it does sadden me >that he should have to have it. I was not able to exclusively bf either one of >the first two (major problems that I didn't have the support/knowledge to >correct), so I wonder if it would have helped any had I been able to. He also >has very sensitive skin, and gets rashes from various foods (mostly just around >his mouth when he eats them). If he maintains the status quo, I believe he will >live a very normal life - this is what I hope for. > >Karissa has had " colds " off and on since birth. She is 7.5 mos now, and has had >at least 5 colds. The dr on Fri said he thinks that it is RSV, and that her >asthmatic future may not be too bright. Ah well, we'll see. At least I know >what there is to do about. Better the evil you know...... > >If you want to discuss this more off-list, pls feel free :0) > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 1999 Report Share Posted January 18, 1999 Damn Hilda. Don't tell me that!! Just kidding. Whatever happens we'll deal with. LOL!!!! S. Mom to 5. Re: Asthma >> >> >>> >>> >>>> I am glad that some one here understands. I feel so >>>> guilty for passing on my condition to him. Now I will nurse the small >>one >>>> as long as I can, even if the difference is only small - I have to feel >I >>>> have tried. >>>> >>> >>>I know EXACTLY how you feel! Karissa is my third child. My first, >>thankfully, >>>seems to have escaped without too much asthma difficulty. She is 6 yo and >>has >>>only needed nebulizer treatments maybe twice in her life. My second, >>though, >>>4yo , definately has my problems. He requires treatment at least >>once a >>>month, and it seems to be getting worse. Having dealt with it all my >life, >>it >>>doesn't scare me much, and I know what to do with it. But it does sadden >>me >>>that he should have to have it. I was not able to exclusively bf either >>one of >>>the first two (major problems that I didn't have the support/knowledge to >>>correct), so I wonder if it would have helped any had I been able to. He >>also >>>has very sensitive skin, and gets rashes from various foods (mostly just >>around >>>his mouth when he eats them). If he maintains the status quo, I believe >he >>will >>>live a very normal life - this is what I hope for. >>> >>>Karissa has had " colds " off and on since birth. She is 7.5 mos now, and >>has had >>>at least 5 colds. The dr on Fri said he thinks that it is RSV, and that >>her >>>asthmatic future may not be too bright. Ah well, we'll see. At least I >>know >>>what there is to do about. Better the evil you know...... >>> >>>If you want to discuss this more off-list, pls feel free :0) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 1999 Report Share Posted January 18, 1999 Damn Hilda. Don't tell me that!! Just kidding. Whatever happens we'll deal with. LOL!!!! S. Mom to 5. Re: Asthma >> >> >>> >>> >>>> I am glad that some one here understands. I feel so >>>> guilty for passing on my condition to him. Now I will nurse the small >>one >>>> as long as I can, even if the difference is only small - I have to feel >I >>>> have tried. >>>> >>> >>>I know EXACTLY how you feel! Karissa is my third child. My first, >>thankfully, >>>seems to have escaped without too much asthma difficulty. She is 6 yo and >>has >>>only needed nebulizer treatments maybe twice in her life. My second, >>though, >>>4yo , definately has my problems. He requires treatment at least >>once a >>>month, and it seems to be getting worse. Having dealt with it all my >life, >>it >>>doesn't scare me much, and I know what to do with it. But it does sadden >>me >>>that he should have to have it. I was not able to exclusively bf either >>one of >>>the first two (major problems that I didn't have the support/knowledge to >>>correct), so I wonder if it would have helped any had I been able to. He >>also >>>has very sensitive skin, and gets rashes from various foods (mostly just >>around >>>his mouth when he eats them). If he maintains the status quo, I believe >he >>will >>>live a very normal life - this is what I hope for. >>> >>>Karissa has had " colds " off and on since birth. She is 7.5 mos now, and >>has had >>>at least 5 colds. The dr on Fri said he thinks that it is RSV, and that >>her >>>asthmatic future may not be too bright. Ah well, we'll see. At least I >>know >>>what there is to do about. Better the evil you know...... >>> >>>If you want to discuss this more off-list, pls feel free :0) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 1999 Report Share Posted March 5, 1999 I don't really know if the inhaler my kids are now using is 'new', it's just new to us! LOL I am used to having to give the nebulizer treatments every four hours when the kids are having 'episodes', but now they gave me this kewl thing, it's a regular inhaler, like older children and adults use, with a mask attachment. So, I can give them two puffs, and be done with it, instead of trying to hold them down while the nebulizer runs!! LOL I am not sure what is going on with this episode though. I took my 2yr old in for his wheezing today. The doc said Jordan sounds slightly wheezy to him, to continue with the inhaler, and he sent us down for a chest x-ray. After the chest x-ray, he said there was a little bit of 'blur' in the pics, and to keep an eye on Jordan, because he may be developing RSV??? He says he made that assumption also based on the fact that Jordan is running a temp now, and typically with just asthma, theres' no temp. I don't know that I'm completely comfortable with the sound of where this may go! AND to top THAT all off, the inhaler doesnt' seem to be working for Brittney today! It helps for about an hour! Okay, so I need to go and call the pediatrician...bye for now! blah, blah, blah usual stuff here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 1999 Report Share Posted March 5, 1999 I don't really know if the inhaler my kids are now using is 'new', it's just new to us! LOL I am used to having to give the nebulizer treatments every four hours when the kids are having 'episodes', but now they gave me this kewl thing, it's a regular inhaler, like older children and adults use, with a mask attachment. So, I can give them two puffs, and be done with it, instead of trying to hold them down while the nebulizer runs!! LOL I am not sure what is going on with this episode though. I took my 2yr old in for his wheezing today. The doc said Jordan sounds slightly wheezy to him, to continue with the inhaler, and he sent us down for a chest x-ray. After the chest x-ray, he said there was a little bit of 'blur' in the pics, and to keep an eye on Jordan, because he may be developing RSV??? He says he made that assumption also based on the fact that Jordan is running a temp now, and typically with just asthma, theres' no temp. I don't know that I'm completely comfortable with the sound of where this may go! AND to top THAT all off, the inhaler doesnt' seem to be working for Brittney today! It helps for about an hour! Okay, so I need to go and call the pediatrician...bye for now! blah, blah, blah usual stuff here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 1999 Report Share Posted March 5, 1999 I don't really know if the inhaler my kids are now using is 'new', it's just new to us! LOL I am used to having to give the nebulizer treatments every four hours when the kids are having 'episodes', but now they gave me this kewl thing, it's a regular inhaler, like older children and adults use, with a mask attachment. So, I can give them two puffs, and be done with it, instead of trying to hold them down while the nebulizer runs!! LOL I am not sure what is going on with this episode though. I took my 2yr old in for his wheezing today. The doc said Jordan sounds slightly wheezy to him, to continue with the inhaler, and he sent us down for a chest x-ray. After the chest x-ray, he said there was a little bit of 'blur' in the pics, and to keep an eye on Jordan, because he may be developing RSV??? He says he made that assumption also based on the fact that Jordan is running a temp now, and typically with just asthma, theres' no temp. I don't know that I'm completely comfortable with the sound of where this may go! AND to top THAT all off, the inhaler doesnt' seem to be working for Brittney today! It helps for about an hour! Okay, so I need to go and call the pediatrician...bye for now! blah, blah, blah usual stuff here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 Wendi, I am really thinking strongly about these possiblilties. Thanks! All of those meds in my child's system does not give me a warm fuzzy feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 Wendi, I am really thinking strongly about these possiblilties. Thanks! All of those meds in my child's system does not give me a warm fuzzy feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 Wendi, I am really thinking strongly about these possiblilties. Thanks! All of those meds in my child's system does not give me a warm fuzzy feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , Those are good ideas for asthma. I would have never thought about the coffee thing. Hmmm...I hope my son outgrows it too. He is not a chronic asthmatic. His seems to be triggered ONLY when he has an URI (upper respiratory infection). The problem is that he seems to get at least one every other month in the winter months and his asthma symptoms take about 3 weeks to get rid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , Those are good ideas for asthma. I would have never thought about the coffee thing. Hmmm...I hope my son outgrows it too. He is not a chronic asthmatic. His seems to be triggered ONLY when he has an URI (upper respiratory infection). The problem is that he seems to get at least one every other month in the winter months and his asthma symptoms take about 3 weeks to get rid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , Those are good ideas for asthma. I would have never thought about the coffee thing. Hmmm...I hope my son outgrows it too. He is not a chronic asthmatic. His seems to be triggered ONLY when he has an URI (upper respiratory infection). The problem is that he seems to get at least one every other month in the winter months and his asthma symptoms take about 3 weeks to get rid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , Sounds like your kid and my two younger ones are a lot alike! That's exactly what triggers their asthma, too....fun, isn't it? LOL Elmendorf AFB,Alaska SAHM to: Zachary, 5;, 4;Jordan, 2;Brittney, 6mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , Sounds like your kid and my two younger ones are a lot alike! That's exactly what triggers their asthma, too....fun, isn't it? LOL Elmendorf AFB,Alaska SAHM to: Zachary, 5;, 4;Jordan, 2;Brittney, 6mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , Sounds like your kid and my two younger ones are a lot alike! That's exactly what triggers their asthma, too....fun, isn't it? LOL Elmendorf AFB,Alaska SAHM to: Zachary, 5;, 4;Jordan, 2;Brittney, 6mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , Oh yes, what a ton of fun. There has to be some alternative. That is why I am researching other options currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , Oh yes, what a ton of fun. There has to be some alternative. That is why I am researching other options currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , Oh yes, what a ton of fun. There has to be some alternative. That is why I am researching other options currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , I think breathing problems are universal. Wendi Re: Asthma Wendi, This is oooh so true. Seems the same problems are encountered worldwide. X-rays can be blurred for so many reasons. If they suspect RSV they should test for it. The clapping on the back is highly effective and the primary treatment for RSV. Cupped hands with the child head down works very well. Lots of water to thin secretions. Steam up the bathroom real good and then take the her in for 15-20 min with the shower still running. Go out if she starts to wheeze badly. I have to say as a Respiratory Therapist, medications aren't going to be the cure all. They actually can cause a lot of problems and don't cure it. The more nonmedicinal interventions you can find the better equipt you will be to deal with their asthma. Not saying that medications are bad they can be life savers, but they should be only part of an arsenal against asthma. Wendi ------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you like orange and blue, then you will love our new web site! http://www.onelist.com Onelist: ing connections and information exchange ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding.htm If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 1999 Report Share Posted March 6, 1999 , I think breathing problems are universal. Wendi Re: Asthma Wendi, This is oooh so true. Seems the same problems are encountered worldwide. X-rays can be blurred for so many reasons. If they suspect RSV they should test for it. The clapping on the back is highly effective and the primary treatment for RSV. Cupped hands with the child head down works very well. Lots of water to thin secretions. Steam up the bathroom real good and then take the her in for 15-20 min with the shower still running. Go out if she starts to wheeze badly. I have to say as a Respiratory Therapist, medications aren't going to be the cure all. They actually can cause a lot of problems and don't cure it. The more nonmedicinal interventions you can find the better equipt you will be to deal with their asthma. Not saying that medications are bad they can be life savers, but they should be only part of an arsenal against asthma. Wendi ------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you like orange and blue, then you will love our new web site! http://www.onelist.com Onelist: ing connections and information exchange ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding.htm If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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