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Q: How many children are diagnosed with asthma in the US each year?
I mean how 1 in 166 children are diagnosed with autism, what is it for asthma??
A: It is doubling each year.
Very Alarming!
Q: Is a British bulldog a good dog to get if you have asthma, plus children?
1st off iam the one with asthma had since i was born now iam 23. quite bad with some dogs not all thou. and second the kids are 4yrs and 5 months. so just wanna know any good with the kids and if u have asthma what is the general view on them asthma wise. thanks!
A: my son has asthma and we have fostered all kinds of breeds. I find he has problems breathing wiht puppies in the house but not older dogs. I don't why this is, but because of that we only adopt adult dogs and foster adult dogs. As for the rest of your question, I don't have any experience with that breed .http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulldog
but this site has some info on them
Q: How can I prevent my future Children from Inheriting my Allergies / Allergic Asthma ?
I have Allergies & Allergic ASTHMA, I have read about Childhood " Allergic MARCH " ...
Is there ANYTHING my Husband & I can do before conception to prevent my Children from inheriting this terrible Disease ?
A: Not much, however I heard having a pet in the home (dog/cat) helps reduce the possibilities of them having allergies.
Q: How much does living in a city affect children with asthma?
I know that some people react badly to living in the country, but I'm concerned of the effects of pollution on my 5 year old. Would really appreciate thoughts or advice.
A: Statistically at least asthma seems to be worst in rural areas rather than in cities and towns. This seems perverse when you consider pollution, but I assume it must be the case that plant material and pollens have a greater effect.
There are some other oddities such as before the Berlin Wall came down asthma was worse in modern, clean West Germany than it was in the poorer, dirtier more polluted East Germany. Since the Wall came down the incidence in gradually equalising.
Q: What tests do you order to diagnose Asthma in young children?
What are the least risky and most cost-effective tests that doctors order so that Asthma can be comfirmed or rejected in a diagnoses?
Actually, I'm looking for what specific tests do they perform. B/c the symptons of asthma can similar to other illnesses, such as CF in a young child. So, in order to help diagnose a child with asthma, what type of tests do doctors run? like a blood work, etc..?
How about if the child is just 3 years old? I hear that a lung function test is not very reliable.. what else can you do? Thanks
A: Go to the closist childrens hospital, find the pulmonary medicine docs... they will be able to get the best test for you. FOr children they can to pulmonary function test..... as long as they child can follow simple directions.... all they do is breath into a machine for a few seconds and it reads volumes in the lungs. after they do that the respiratory therapist will give them an albuterol breathing tx and have them breath again, comapring the results and if they are improved the child has asthma....
very simple procedure.. the gold standard for diagnostics
Q: Is it good/bad for young children with asthma to participate in sports?
I'm trying to convince someone that doing sports can help the child's breathing now and in the long run if they continue to do sports and physical activities.
A: Physical exercise promotes better lung function over the long term and so should definitely be encouraged whilst taking precautions to keep it within a reasonable intensity and making sure they take their preventer medication daily BEFORE activity especially. Studies show dependency on inhalers is reduced with regular sport and response to inhalers is improved with lower BMIs. You're right, get them active :-)
Q: effect of asthma evohaler on growth of children?
My 1 year & 8 months son is using seretide spray for already 7 months to treat his asthma. The result is great. However, I would to like to know, what could be the possible adverse side effect of this drug to the health of my baby. Is it true this could slow the growth on children? Please give me info on this. Thanks & God bless.
A: My son has used it for 2 years from age 2-4...I wish he would stop growing, I keep buying new cloths for the guy every 3 months. My son is very tall for a 4 year old and shows no signs of slowing...lol. As it turns out, other 4 year olds in his classroom are a lot shorter.
Q: what are the regular asthma meds for children?
my children are on alot of meds and i'm not real sure the diagnosis is even right. ages 5 and 6.
A: I have been an asthmatic for my whole life, and I have been on the same medication for that whole time. I use the albuterol inhaler when needed, but not more than once every four hours. I have also used advair, and singulair regularly, but only recently. Young children should not be medicated, or at least it is my belief that they should not be heavily medicated if it can at all be avoided. Advair is amazing, it is a long term release medicine that has three seperate doses, 50/50, 150/50, 250/50. If possible put your child on the 50/50. Advair is the most popularly prescribed asthma controlling medicine. It is also reputable, and has no side effects. Singulair I was often put on after flair ups due to allergies since singulair regulates asthma and allergies.
I think the best thing for you to do is to find out what triggers your child has, for instance I have climate induced asthma, your child may have allergy indiced asthma. And please please find a doctor that will support your views on medication, there is no reason for your child to be a walking pharmacy. Good Luck!!
Q: Are there any support groups or phone helplines for people with children who have asthma?
My 3 year old son has bad asthma, and has been in and out of hospital since before xmas, and i am finding it a real struggle, and very upsetting..are there any support/helplines for me?
A: http://www.asthma.org.uk/ has an advice line.
http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/132/ lists about 10 asthma groups.
Q: Does anyone know if there is any financial assistance with children who have asthma?
Im looking to see if there is any financial assistance program for asthmatic children. My children had insurance until the job decided; more laying off people or out with the insurance? and out went the insurance.
A: Depends on your state ... many have programs ... but without a state identification ... I can not help you :(
Q: Can soda pop make people asthmatic - it seems there are more children with asthma?
Does the carbonization of the pop cause breathing problems?
A: Have not seen anything in peer reviewed medical literature that links these together .... but ... I have seen GERD worsen with carbonated beverage intake ... which can worsen Asthma if you have GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
The magnesium and calcium quote .... is questionable as the basis to why asthmatics have these deficiencies .... they are usually (at least in the US) ... are due to poor diet ... even if you take multivitamins ... Magnesium is such a large mineral .. that the vitamins with magnesium become "horse pills" .... so many supplements wil leave Mg+ out of the vitamin
Q: is ventolin a good medicine for children with asthma?
Are there any side effects? what are the dangers of using it?
A: ventolin is used pretty commonly, I would actually ask your pharmacist, they are more aware of side effects, and depends on the childs age what to worry about
Q: Parents with children that have asthma?
How are your feelings on your child having asthma? Are there financial hard ships? Emotional problems? Any information that you could give me on your personal experience with your child having asthma would be very helpful. I am a college student studying to be a respiratory therapist and this is what our paper is due on this semester. ANYTHING that you have will be VERY helpful! Thank you soo much for your time!
A: I'm a respiratory therapist who has a child and a dog with asthma. Go figure!
I was already an RT when my child was diagnosed so my reaction was not as severe as my other family members. I knew that it could be controlled. Luckily, I had the skill sets to help with this control. I, actually, left a much trusted pediatrician because I knew that something was wrong but he poo-pooed me and told me I was an over protective mother. My child had respiratory complications EVERY year since the age of about 1 1/2 to 2 years old. Every year it was the same routine, albuterol syrup and prednisone. After a few years I demanded testing. My doctor refused to help, so we found another doctor. This doctor was very caring and understanding. We were given a PFT and were diagnosed with mild/moderate asthma.
Financially it can be expensive. Luckily, both me and her father cover her on our insurance. Because she has 2 insurances, we don't pay office or hospital copays. Even with insurance though, I spend an average of $120 a month on her meds. During the winter, if she gets an infection, I can spend as much as $250 on copays for meds. Add in the cost for allergen free items and I can see how it would be over whelming for some people.
My child actually had no problem with having asthma until she got older. She became embarrassed about having to use her inhaler in public (especially at school) and stopped taking her meds. She refuses to take her maintenance drugs and will lie and tell me that she has. I, sometimes, resort to giving her the old prison routine (lift your tongue, let me see inside your cheeks etc.) She HATES the fact that she's different and will sometimes be very pigheaded. Her doctors have spoken to her. I've spoken to her and even sent her to asthma camp. Nothing is working so far. Thankfully, she has not had a severe attack . I will continue working on her and I believe with time, she will come around. She's going through "growing pains" right now.
We have encounter HUGE problems with our local school system . It's been a long difficult road trying to get the school system to understand and assist her. It would be too long and drawn out to be able to go into it here but we had to get an attorney involved.
Good luck with your schooling and career. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance!
Q: Is it true that chihuahuas are good for children with asthma?
A: No, I've never heard that. They are good for gay people though and help them pick up other gays...
Q: I have two children with asthma. Can they run and play hard like normal children?
I have talked with my children's doctor and I am still scared to let them run or play hard.
A: With the medications they have today, you will find they prevent attacks rather than treat them. I know you still have to use Ventolin still but not near so often. Start slow with the kids and work up to the point YOU feel more comfortable. No one can tell you just to relax, seeing is believing. Good Luck