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Q: Are the remedies on the Chemist Counter good for the control of catarrh in children asthma?
MY daughter produces lot of catarrh culminating in asthma, are the syrups and medicines in the market good for the prevention and/or formation of catarrah or is it that asthmatic children do not benefit from them at all? I appreciate your help and answers.

A: …best to see knowledgeable Doctor – phone around – also a very good chiropractor – research shows a benefit when your relieve interference in the nerves which run through the spine. Say a prayer you will find the right team for your child. Intention to heal your child is important and your are reaching out – good! :)

Q: Is swine flu a more serious concern for children with asthma?
My 2 year old has allergy induced asthma and breathing issues. Whenever she gets any kind of cold or flu it’s 3 times worse than it would be for another child. Within a day we have to start throwing every breathing treatment we can at her just to fight back. Worst case, if my child were ever to get the swine flu, would she be in serious trouble? Would she more likely become a serious case?

A: yes they are here read this

http://www.timesoftheinternet.com/69208.html

Q: What are the symptoms of asthma in children 12-15?
I have a family history of asthma: My dad, his dad and my pap. I have difficulty breathing and exercising and I sometimes cough a wheezing cough. Do I have asthma?

A: Sounds like you could possibly have Asthma also. I would recommend going to see a Doctor for that.
Asthma symptoms are pretty much what you have described (wheezing, shortness of breath, prolonged expiration and an irritated cough). The chances of developing Asthma can be increased if someone in your family has it already. This was the case for me where my father and his 2 brothers all had it, so i also then suffered from Asthma.
My parents were reluctant to put me on regular drugs from such a young age (12 years) so instead they looked at natural ways to reduce the symptoms and attacks. Basicly i was advised by a natropath that there were certain natural chemicals in foods that would reduce inflammation within the body and that changing my diet to include more of these chemicals could help, it did. By eating certain fruits and vegetables as my regular diet greatly reduced the attacks i had. It went from having an attack every 2 weeks to once every 12 months. It took a few weeks for me to notice the changes however once i did i never looked back. I still carried my inhaler everywhere with me however i was able to exercise, surf (asthma attacks while in the surf are terrifying) and do all the other things i loved without worring so much.
Obviously i would see a doctor however i would also look at your diet to see if there are other preventative things that can be done for little or no extra cost.

I just found this that may be of interest. It has a full 60 day money back guarantee and is not expensive anyway. It is not the same book that i had as a child however it sounds very similar.

http://tinyurl.com/bmsy3y

Good luck with it all

Q: Is Cetirizine good for children with asthma and running nose?
My child of 7 years has just been prescribed Citirizine, an antihistaminic, to control her running nose, she also suffers from asthma and takes inhalers daily. Can anyone please tell me how good and bad Cetirizine is? what are the major side effects? what is the recommended dose for a child of 7? Thanks for answer

A: Cetirizine is one of the antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. They work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. Also, in some persons histamine can close up the bronchial tubes (air passages of the lungs) and make breathing difficult.
Before Using This Medicine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For antihistamines, the following should be considered:
Children—Serious side effects, such as convulsions (seizures), are more likely to occur in younger patients and would be of greater risk to infants than to older children or adults. In general, children are more sensitive to the effects of antihistamines. Also, nightmares or unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability may be more likely to occur in children.
Please see the web pages for more details on Cetirizine.

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: How many Children attend Primary School in Northren Ireland and the United Kingdom with Asthma?
As the 6th May 2008 is World Asthma Day, I thought I would pose the question on how many Children are going to Primary school and Secondary School with Asthma.

And the second part of the Question is this. Would teachers know what to do if a child has an attack?

A: I am asthmatic and i have been suffering since i was 5 years old. Now im past primary and secondary school, however, i dont think all teachers know what to do if someoen was to have an asthma attack in school…
With Love…x

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 :(

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