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Q: symptoms of asthma in children?


A: you need to speak to a doctor or asthma nurse, but some indicators are... coughing espically at night that wakes you and the child when there is no cold or illness, colds that last weeks not days... constant little infections and runny nose, easliy fatugued, wheezing, breathlessness, tiredness, sleepy in the day not sleeping well at night, dislikes sports and physical activity. other allergies to pet hair, pollen, dust, food..etc etc most doctors have an alergy/asthma nurse you can talk to

Q: what are the symptoms of child asthma?
I'm worried that she has asthma...........after running a quater of a mile she collapsed pretty much and could barely take breaths....and when she coughs or takes deep breaths you can sometimes here her wheeze....she is in good shape.......so i dont think it is that......PLEASE HELP

A: It sounds like asthma is a definite possiblity. You should take her to the doctor. They run tests using machines that can test your lung capacity and other things to see if she has asthma. As a person who suffers from asthma, I can say firsthand that it's a really awful condition to have. Many people go undiagnosed because they don't know the symptoms, and because when you've lived your entire life with limited lung functions, you don't realise that there is something wrong. Children with asthma usually just think that EVERYONE loses their breath as easily as them, so they don't say anything. And, asthma is just one of those diseases that you cannot fully understand unless you are affected by it. I hope this helps! Good luck for your daughter too.

Q: Is an itchy neck a symptom of asthma in children?


A: An itchy neck can be a symptom of an allergic reaction, which could make a child susceptible to asthma, but it is not an indicator of asthma. Look for signs of welts or rash which are characteristic of an allergic reaction. Look for signs of wheezing or breathing difficulty to see if there is an asthmatic reaction. Allergic reactions on the neck might occur from certain types of clothing, food, or airborne particles.

Q: in a child with asthma (coughing fits from bronchitis) would it be good or bad to serve hot ramen soup or some
thing cold like a PB&J sandwich. I have never dealt with this type of asthma symptoms before and not sure what would be the best or what would be harmful...he is on medication and treatments for the coughing.

A: My son had asthma when he was tiny. I would shut bathroom door, run a hot bath with menthol oil in it eg eucalyptus oil and steam up the room. I would not take him outside. I am sorry i cant help more but as for the food, give him what he fancies, soup should be fine. best wishes x

Q: What type of doctor should I see for asthma/respiratory issues?
My child has had a cough for months that hasn't responded to antibiotics, steroids, or allergy meds. I don't believe my family practitioner is providing appropriate care and would like to see a specialist but I'm not sure what type to contact. Do I need an interal medicine doc or a pediatric allergist or...??? The FP is beginning to suspect asthma at this point but my child is not wheezing or having difficulty w/physical activity or any of the other asthma symptoms, just a chronic cough. To add more details, I don't need referals, can see any doc I like who accepts my insurance. Even though he's not responding to prednisone, singular & claritin, FP said keep treating & come back in Oct (coughing since June 1) for recheck. It's gotten worse in last 2 wks even w/meds. With school starting I believe more aggressive evaluation & treatment is in order!

A: When my son was five years old (he is 18 now) he got a terrible cough every time he stepped into the hockey arena. We would take him to the doctor and it was always bronchonitis. He would get an antibiotic and then get better. One summer he had a really bad cough, and the pediatrician said he had asthma. He wanted me to get a nebulizer for him. I went to the pharmacist (small town) and he said I should get a second opinion because this doctor said everyone had asthma or allergies. I took him to an asthma/allergist specialist. He did not have asthma, but the doctor tested him for allergies and said he had those. He started taking the shots but did not get better. I am not big on filling a child up with medication so took him to an ear, nose, and throat doctor. He x-rayed his sinuses (front and side view--the allergist only x-rayed the front). The ENT said that his adenoids were so big that they were causing the constant pressure in his sinuses. He ended up having his tonsils and adenoids removed and tubes put in his ears. He was a totally different child after that. He did not take any more allergy shots. He used to snore really bad before he had this surgery, but now you can hardly hear him. Before you start giving her child all kinds of drugs, get different opinions. I think doctors are really quick to say people have allergies and asthma. Good luck.

Q: How can I help stop my asthma problem?
I haven't had an asthma problem since I was a small child but today the temperature was in the single digits and unfortunately I had to be outside for awhile. I was completely bundled up but just breathing in the cold air has caused asthma symptoms. I was given some Advair but that didn't really help and I have nothing else available. Are there any home remedies to help this? Thank you!

A: cold dry air is irritant.S warm miost air is less so. Try that. Ideally a reliever lle Salbutamol would do the trick

Q: Do wood furnaces bother people who have allergies or asthma?
We're remodeling a farmhouse and will move into it when it's done. There is an existing wood furnace, but it's not hooked up. A fuel oil furnace is hooked up. We'd save $$ by using the wood furnace with free wood from our property, but our children have asthma and allergies. Can burning wood bother their symptoms?

A: i got this nice article where u can read all about asthma treatments http://teensandhealth.blogspot.com/2009/02/treatment-of-bronchial-asthma.html

Q: Should I have my child checked for asthma?
At the park yesterday, my 3-year-old little boy did some vigorous running and playing. After a while, he started coughing and seemed to have a hard time breathing. His face also turned completely red with white blotches on it. It wasn't too hot (only about 70 degrees) and there was some cloud cover and a nice breeze. Does this sound like he just overdid it this time, or should I have him checked for asthma? What symptoms should I watch for?

A: I would have him checked--does asthma run in the family? If so, then that is another reason he needs to be checked, rather be safe then sorry. On the other hand, I got so pi$$ed at my doctor and stopped going to him. From teh time my oldest daughter was 2, she had this nasty cough, usually happened at night and had been to the doctors office many many times due to this. He saw her countless times when she was having a coughing fit. One night I took her to the ER because of the couging--he looked at me and said "Do you know she is having a full-blown asthma attack?" I was in shock, I had no idea--how could her other doctor not have caught that...by the way, she was 5 by then.

Q: Am I the only one considering not vaccinating a child with asthma? Swine flu.?
My 5 year old child becomes asthmatic during colds and illnesses. Otherwise, she does not have asthma symptoms. She's also on the autistic spectrum. I'm so conflicted about the swine flu vaccine. I am against it, but at the same time, I'm scared to death that she'll catch swine flu and not be able to fight it. Am I the only one with an asthmatic child considering not getting the swine flu vaccine? I'd love some opinions here...

A: The honest answer will be no, you're nowhere near the only person with an asthmatic child worried about the vaccine, there's bound to be others out there with the exact same worries. I'll preface this by saying I'm not a parent, so feel free to ignore what I say, I obviously can't truly understand the position you're in. I'm totally against the anti-vaccine lobby. Vaccines are a wonderful thing and time after time they're proven to be safe. The vast majority of anti-vaccine arguments are based on poor science and exploiting the natural concerns of parents. For instance, the recent tragic death of a young girl here in Britain after she had the HPV vaccine to protect against cervical cancer. It was seized on as proof vaccines aren't safe. It turned out she died as a result of a tumour in her chest that was destroying her heart and lungs, she could have dropped dead at any time. The consequences of not vaccinating can be horrible. A guy I used to work with, a chap in his 40s, had measles as a child and as a result lost the use of an arm, had major trouble walking and had hearing and speech problems. The links between not vaccinating and deaths and long term disabilities are proven beyond doubt, the links between vaccinating and things like autistic disorders are far from proven (or totally debunked if you prefer). To focus on the H1N1 vaccine specifically, the main argument against it is that it's brand new and being rushed through testing. Thing is, that's not really true. You see, the basis of this vaccine has been around for some time, the drugs companies have known (like the rest of the health care sector) that a major flu pandemic was a matter of when not if it would happen. And they've also known that any company that can offer a vaccine stands to make a fortune. So, they've had the base of the vaccine ready and tested for some time. When H1N1 popped up it was simply a matter of inserting the specifics to counter this exact strain, a relatively minor change that allowed for the unusually rapid testing schedule. Of course, it's all well and good me saying that. I'm not the one who'd have to live with the consequences of the decision. So all I can really say is I hope whatever decision you make turns out to be the right one for you and your daughter.

Q: Can a food virus affect asthma?
My child caught a food virus, she was complaining of tummy aches and at the same time..., and this is what Doctor said, the same virus attacked her chest causing coughing and asthma. Is this true?. It has happened before that my child complains of strong tummy ache and after few days she will get asthma symptoms, is there a relation? Please explain, thank you.

A: Yes, that could be. I had a similar situation. Stomach pain can cause you to take short, shallow breaths and so the lungs don't clear out well enough which sometimes makes you start coughing. The coughing irritates the lining in the lungs and promotes an asthma attack. Sometimes, just the rhythm of the short breaths brings on an attack though I don't know why. Also, she might be drinking less fluids than normal and so her mucus is thickening. This can trigger asthma too. You might try making a tea with ginger. It helps open the lungs and also soothes an upset stomach. I clean off the ginger root and break it into little chunks. Then, I boil it in water until the water turns color (typically reddish-gold). Then, I add honey or sugar and lemon to taste, sometimes a little cinnamon. It tastes like a spicy lemonade and you can drink it hot or cold. If she's having breathing problems, it would be better warm or hot (depending on her age). BTW...The tea won't stop an attack if it's happening. She'll still need an inhaler or whatever the doctor gave her. It will just ease the discomfort and help ward them off if they're caused by excess mucus. Hope that helps. Good luck & good health.

Q: Will doctors still be able to tell if it was Asthma or something else?
I just got over a cold about 2 weeks ago. I wasn't able to go to the Dr. then. I am still wheezing in the morning and at night. I made an appointment but it isn't until Nov 13. I was wondering if my symptoms go away can the still tell me if I had asthma or bronchitis. I seem to get bronchitis everytime I get a cold. But I was wondering if its something else. I did have asthma as a child but out grew it. I also wheeze if I cough or laugh a lot. So I was wondering is the way to tell if its asthma if my symptoms go away?

A: Yes, they will still be able to tell if it is asthma. They can give you medication to induce an asthma attack and then do a PFT.

Q: my wife has symptoms of asthma/bronchitis would our child inherit it (she's carrying)?


A: Congrats on your baby! You said she has symptoms of such, but wonder if perhaps could be thyroid problems. Initially Dr. told me that I had adult onset asthma. Put me on spray for my lungs, which hurt with use, and did not help my breathing. Problem continued getting worse until finally they did further testing, revealing hypothyroid. Worth checking into. Hope all goes well!

Q: Looking for recommendations for acupuncturist who specializes in Children (allergies/asthma) in SF bay area?
Hi, We have a 5 year old son that has suffered from allergies and asthma since he was born. Like many other parents who are in this situation, his symptoms do not seem to be getting any better (neither the asthma OR the allergies). He has been on every medication known to man, has a very well intentioned doctor that seems to mean well but simply tries to mask the problem instead of fixing the problems. Her response is to give him the albuterol 4 times a day, the prednisone, the pulmicort 4 times a day, the claritin, the nasal sprays, the eye drops, the singulair, blah blah blah. i feel that I am giving WAY to many things to a 5 year old little boy. I am beginning to think of trying acupuncture to see if that could help, but since he is a child I am weary of taking him to any acupuncturist and would like to find one that specializes or has significant experience with children. We live about 30 minutes from San Francisco in the north bay area. Does anyone have any advice or referrals for a GREAT acupuncturist in the San Francisco area? The poor little guy is miserable and I can't take seeing him in such miserable condition anymore. The typical western style is not working and I need to try something else. Since allergy season is coming on, he loves to be outside but it's detrimental to his health and I feel I cannot even let him go outside and play. We were awake all night battling asthma and eyes swollen shut just from going to the park yesterday. I'm at my wits end, I want to make him all better but need some types of referrals or even input on acupuncture for children.

A: I have allergies that bad. Have since I was a child. I would seek another doctor. The acupuncture is very controversial and not recommended for children. It is in that gray area that CPS may find worthy of trying your parenting skills and decisions. Try to find a doctor that will administer injections weekly. Those make a TREMENDOUS difference as opposed to oral medication. I know. I had to get two shots a week. I still go for weekly shots, and I'm well over 30! I have them that bad. Cannot even wear a watch without a reaction so I know. Acupuncture is not the way to go for a child this young. I sincerely stress that you call around for an allergist that will give your child injections. I have the eye drops and the pills and I agree, they only mask or temporarily relieve symptoms. The injections are different. They actually work to build a resistance to the allergies and, in time, your child may be able to eliminate them altogether forever. However, this is in many years. Injections are the way to go. They make a huge difference in a matter of weeks. The wee one will receive a shot in each arm. They are small injections and a bit painful for a child but their little arms get used to it. Acupuncture can be traumatic for a small child. <----physician's assistant.

Q: Psychological Asthma?
I'm trying to find french articles about children psychological asthma: explanations,symptoms,diagnosis, effects,.... etc If any1 can plz help find some websites to prepare the research... thx

A: Do you mean websites in French? here, here's the french google with the search for Psyhological asthma: http://fr.search.yahoo.com/search?p=asthme+psychologique&prssweb=Rechercher&ei=UTF-8&fr=FP-tab-web-t340&x=wrt&meta=vl%3D

Q: Asthma Vs. Post Nasal drip in children?
My 7 year old daughter has always had a terrible cough with viruses (starting from about age 2). She has never wheezed to my knowledge and we've always treated her for asthma as instructed by her Dr's. She has had wheeze and low oxygen when she had a chest cold once (heard by Dr.) and she has also had pneumonia. When she gets an infection following a virus her cough is worse. It's worse at night. Even with Qvar use (sometimes for months at a time) she comes down with this cough. I also give her Albuterol and she gets a lot of steam baths when she is coughing. She's had relief when put on prednisone and from (the few occassions she's been Rx'd) codiene cough syrup. She also constantly battles eczema. For the last few years I feel like I have been unable to keep her "asthma" under control, like I don't even feel the meds are helping that much (I only see SOME changes when given). Even with breathing treatments in the ER. Shouldn't all these things work??? Shouldn't she be able to function through a virus better? So, she is sick now and I took her to the Dr. again yesterday and they say her lungs sound good (which is what I usually hear despite the cough till she throws up routine she goes though). The Dr. we saw thinks this coughing is Post Nasal Drip. I've been reading up on it and that sounds a lot like what she has. I have been giving her benadryl (never done this before). Whenever I ask her if her chest hurts she says no...my throat tickles and she complains of stomach aches (which I thought was being sore from coughing). Now she says she feels a squiggling down her throat. With Benadryl she made it through the night and only coughed a few times last night. Could it be that my asthmatic child may not have asthma at all? Or that Asthma is not the main problem? Can all her symptoms be due to a Post Nasal Drip problem? How could her Peditrician figure this out for sure so that I am not giving her meds she may not need?!? I don't want to put her at risk but I have always felt like we were not seeing dramatic results. When she is well she has no cough or other problems. She did have some food allergy to dairy & egg but it's been years since she got tested for those and even then it was a very low positive. We got her tested because she would get hives on her face when eating anything to do with ranch dressing. She has never complained after eating milk/cheese, ice cream though she is not fond of eggs. Husband and I have allergies but nothing diagnosed, I use a nasal spray when needed. She seems to sneeze (like anyone) at certain times but for the most part doesn't seem to suffer terrible allergies. My other 2 children show no signs of anything like this. Thoughts?

A: Hi, I have severe sinitus where i get sinus infections regularly and i also have fragile asthma and i struggle just as much as your daughter seems to when i get a virus... The only way to tell if her meds are actually doing anything is to wait as with asthma medication does not show signs of working straight away it usually takes a week or two to show effects to be honest if you don't take say your pump(preventer) your wheezing won't really be too affected for a while. Where as on things like prednisone it is a steroid so it will give relief straight away but if she has a virus it will help her breathing but it cannot cure the virus she still has to get through it. Even if she has a post nasal drip she still could have asthma as a post nasal drip does aggravate the symptoms of your asthma as i have one of those too, I had an op on my sinus's but still have trouble with the drip. It does take a doc a long time sometimes to diagnose these things it took them 2 years to diagnose my sinus problems. She is likely to have a tummy ache with a post nasal drip as the stuff that is not coming out of her nose has to go somewhere...And it does make you feel sick I know that one from experience. Sorry this probably does not help you at all but just persevere you will figure it out and help her to get better!