Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 Hello to you all! I am writing this post as screams in the background because dady is giving him his neb treatment. 's doctor wants him to receive his nebs via the mask intead of the hand held device. She says that he will get more of his medicine this way. The only problem is that it terrifes him, and he screams continuously tot he point of going to sleep from exhaustion. I absolutely HATE to see him go through this, but I know that it helps him breathe. Therefore, he needs it. Does anyone have any advice for helping adjust to these changes? The doctor suggested letting him play with the mask at times when he is not receiving the medication so he will get used to it, and thereby, not be afraid of it. However, we have done and are doing this, and it is not working. I also asked a Respiratory Therapist today at the hospital if pediatric nebulizer masks are avilable in different sizes ('s likes to ride up into his eyes as he struggles to fight the treatment), and of course, they are not. I am open for any helpful hints. Also, with regards to a CF center......How does this work with health insurance? Does it cost more to receive treatment at a CF center? Does the doctor refer you to the center? And, with a negative sweat test result, is it going to be difficult to either be referred to a CF center and/or be seen in a CF center? Questions..Questions..Questions......You guys are great for providing so much info........THANKYOU! proud mother of and his four siblings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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