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 , Good Job Wendi Re: Asthma From: Mparker90@... 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have a new web site! http://www.onelist.com Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 , Good Job Wendi Re: Asthma From: Mparker90@... 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have a new web site! http://www.onelist.com Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 , Good Job Wendi Re: Asthma From: Mparker90@... 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have a new web site! http://www.onelist.com Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Sounds familiar. It always takes Adam about 3 weeks to get over an attack. He is allergy and exercise induced. He has a URI right now and we're going thru inhalers, hot showers, sipping warm water, etc. Soon he starts soccer. He has to take 2 puffs before ever game. But I'm grateful it works for him. Is it the polution that's causing all these respiratory probs? I hope your ds outgrows it too. Re: Asthma >From: Mparker90@... > >, >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. > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Have you visited our new web site? >http://www.onelist.com >Onelist: Helping to create Internet communities >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >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 Sounds familiar. It always takes Adam about 3 weeks to get over an attack. He is allergy and exercise induced. He has a URI right now and we're going thru inhalers, hot showers, sipping warm water, etc. Soon he starts soccer. He has to take 2 puffs before ever game. But I'm grateful it works for him. Is it the polution that's causing all these respiratory probs? I hope your ds outgrows it too. Re: Asthma >From: Mparker90@... > >, >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. > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Have you visited our new web site? >http://www.onelist.com >Onelist: Helping to create Internet communities >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >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 Sounds familiar. It always takes Adam about 3 weeks to get over an attack. He is allergy and exercise induced. He has a URI right now and we're going thru inhalers, hot showers, sipping warm water, etc. Soon he starts soccer. He has to take 2 puffs before ever game. But I'm grateful it works for him. Is it the polution that's causing all these respiratory probs? I hope your ds outgrows it too. Re: Asthma >From: Mparker90@... > >, >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. > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Have you visited our new web site? >http://www.onelist.com >Onelist: Helping to create Internet communities >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >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 7, 1999 Report Share Posted March 7, 1999 , I don't think the polution (although it can be quite bad) plays a role in his particular case. I hate the length of time it takes for him to heal. I hope you son is able to enjoy the soccer season. That is my favorite sport for kids! I will let you know what I find out about alternative methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 1999 Report Share Posted March 7, 1999 , I don't think the polution (although it can be quite bad) plays a role in his particular case. I hate the length of time it takes for him to heal. I hope you son is able to enjoy the soccer season. That is my favorite sport for kids! I will let you know what I find out about alternative methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 1999 Report Share Posted March 7, 1999 Please if you find anything, especially natural remedies let me know. I would love to give him something fresh from nature, rather than him puffing on an inhaler. Know what I mean? I'll post it if I run on to something. Re: Asthma >From: Mparker90@... > >, >I don't think the polution (although it can be quite bad) plays a role in his >particular case. I hate the length of time it takes for him to heal. I hope >you son is able to enjoy the soccer season. That is my favorite sport for >kids! I will let you know what I find out about alternative methods. > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2000 Report Share Posted May 17, 2000 Hi Ken: It's nice to hear from you. My son's cough is getting a little bit better today. All the meds must have finally gotten 'on board'. It's quite a relief for him as well as me. I wish the sun would come out and stay out so that all this pollen and mold could settle down! Not to mention, get rid of all the nasty cold type viruses that are out there! ) When the docs told me that they suspected that both my children had mito, I was, of course quite overwhelmed. I started doing massive research online and your site was one of the first that I went to. Just wanted to say " Thanks " for being there. ) Warm wishes.... Kathy M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.