Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Well, she's a bit young for the autogenic. Can't explain that sort of stuff to a 2-yr-old. She's really smart, though...she can already open her (child-proof!) enzyme bottles. Now we keep them way out of reach. (Thankfully, she didn't want to take them, but only wanted to show them to grandma, but I'm not going to hope that trend keeps up...so we moved them further up.) Shanna mom of Triana, age 2 wcf Re: Battle Royal Hi Shanna, RAD is reactive airways disease. And albuterol is, as you said it right, an emergency drug. It opens up the airways at once and for a short time. I don't know how long the effect lasts (anyone else?), but it can only be helpful when you do the CPT within that time-span. You also asked what autogenic drainage is. There is a video about it at http://www.cfcare.com/autogenic.htm I don't have that real player installed on my computer, but maybe you can download it and watch. And below is a simple explanation from the Cystic-L Handbook. Since the vest isn't available here, it's the european alternative for independent lung clearance. Another advantage is, that you can do it everytime everywhere and don't have to haul half a ton of equipment. Kids learn it here when they are five or six. Peace Torsten, dad of Fiona 5wcf Autogenic Drainage Autogenic Drainage clears secretions further down the airways than can be reached by a cough. This method of airway clearance keeps the airways open, similar to the PEP mask theory. Autogenic Drainage uses a combination of breathing techniques at different levels to move the secretions up to where they can be " huff " coughed out. The first level is unsticking the mucus with a low-lung volume breathing, then collecting the secretions with mid-volume breathing, and finally removing the secretions with " huff " coughing at a higher level. This method of airway clearance needs to be taught to the patient and requires much discipline and concentration when performing. It has the advantage of allowing total independence; no equipment or other people are necessary to complete this form of airway clearance. It is a very gentle procedure; if you are doing AD correctly you will not cough violently. This gentler form of therapy is wonderful for people who are prone to hemoptysis. PLEASE do not post religious emails to the list. ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. -------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Well, she's a bit young for the autogenic. Can't explain that sort of stuff to a 2-yr-old. She's really smart, though...she can already open her (child-proof!) enzyme bottles. Now we keep them way out of reach. (Thankfully, she didn't want to take them, but only wanted to show them to grandma, but I'm not going to hope that trend keeps up...so we moved them further up.) Shanna mom of Triana, age 2 wcf Re: Battle Royal Hi Shanna, RAD is reactive airways disease. And albuterol is, as you said it right, an emergency drug. It opens up the airways at once and for a short time. I don't know how long the effect lasts (anyone else?), but it can only be helpful when you do the CPT within that time-span. You also asked what autogenic drainage is. There is a video about it at http://www.cfcare.com/autogenic.htm I don't have that real player installed on my computer, but maybe you can download it and watch. And below is a simple explanation from the Cystic-L Handbook. Since the vest isn't available here, it's the european alternative for independent lung clearance. Another advantage is, that you can do it everytime everywhere and don't have to haul half a ton of equipment. Kids learn it here when they are five or six. Peace Torsten, dad of Fiona 5wcf Autogenic Drainage Autogenic Drainage clears secretions further down the airways than can be reached by a cough. This method of airway clearance keeps the airways open, similar to the PEP mask theory. Autogenic Drainage uses a combination of breathing techniques at different levels to move the secretions up to where they can be " huff " coughed out. The first level is unsticking the mucus with a low-lung volume breathing, then collecting the secretions with mid-volume breathing, and finally removing the secretions with " huff " coughing at a higher level. This method of airway clearance needs to be taught to the patient and requires much discipline and concentration when performing. It has the advantage of allowing total independence; no equipment or other people are necessary to complete this form of airway clearance. It is a very gentle procedure; if you are doing AD correctly you will not cough violently. This gentler form of therapy is wonderful for people who are prone to hemoptysis. PLEASE do not post religious emails to the list. ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. -------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Well, she's a bit young for the autogenic. Can't explain that sort of stuff to a 2-yr-old. She's really smart, though...she can already open her (child-proof!) enzyme bottles. Now we keep them way out of reach. (Thankfully, she didn't want to take them, but only wanted to show them to grandma, but I'm not going to hope that trend keeps up...so we moved them further up.) Shanna mom of Triana, age 2 wcf Re: Battle Royal Hi Shanna, RAD is reactive airways disease. And albuterol is, as you said it right, an emergency drug. It opens up the airways at once and for a short time. I don't know how long the effect lasts (anyone else?), but it can only be helpful when you do the CPT within that time-span. You also asked what autogenic drainage is. There is a video about it at http://www.cfcare.com/autogenic.htm I don't have that real player installed on my computer, but maybe you can download it and watch. And below is a simple explanation from the Cystic-L Handbook. Since the vest isn't available here, it's the european alternative for independent lung clearance. Another advantage is, that you can do it everytime everywhere and don't have to haul half a ton of equipment. Kids learn it here when they are five or six. Peace Torsten, dad of Fiona 5wcf Autogenic Drainage Autogenic Drainage clears secretions further down the airways than can be reached by a cough. This method of airway clearance keeps the airways open, similar to the PEP mask theory. Autogenic Drainage uses a combination of breathing techniques at different levels to move the secretions up to where they can be " huff " coughed out. The first level is unsticking the mucus with a low-lung volume breathing, then collecting the secretions with mid-volume breathing, and finally removing the secretions with " huff " coughing at a higher level. This method of airway clearance needs to be taught to the patient and requires much discipline and concentration when performing. It has the advantage of allowing total independence; no equipment or other people are necessary to complete this form of airway clearance. It is a very gentle procedure; if you are doing AD correctly you will not cough violently. This gentler form of therapy is wonderful for people who are prone to hemoptysis. PLEASE do not post religious emails to the list. ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. -------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Thanks, she's going to get one anyhow, since she grew her chest 2 inches in a month! Yippee! Shanna mom of Triana, age 2 wcf Re: Re: Battle Royal they can specialy make the vest cause they did with my daughter, she got the vest at 1 year old talk to your doctor and ask about that . best reguards karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Thanks, she's going to get one anyhow, since she grew her chest 2 inches in a month! Yippee! Shanna mom of Triana, age 2 wcf Re: Re: Battle Royal they can specialy make the vest cause they did with my daughter, she got the vest at 1 year old talk to your doctor and ask about that . best reguards karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2002 Report Share Posted November 19, 2002 that is wonderful news,!! and you will love it. we love it.good luck, karen mother of almost 3year old in dec 4 with cf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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