Every month,since birth,we have taken our 3 year old son, 3 hours away, to a pediatric pulminologist. Our son has had severe asthma since birth. He currently is taking pulmicort ( inhaled steroid) twice each day, singulair ( For allergies- I think...), and switching between albuterol,flovent, and xopenex every four hours- day and night. He does not have cystic fibrosis, thank God! We have no animals, just in case his allergy tests were wrong. Why is he still struggling? He has been on oral steriods nearly every month, sometimes more, since birth. We have to call the paramedics to rush him to the hospital on a regular basis. There, he will receive oxygen, and they will give him intravenous steriods. Our handsome, sweet, sincere, innocent little boy is struggling to have a normal childhood. He cannot even run without an attack. Is this normal for asthmatics? Is there more we can do? My heart sinks to hear him wake me up at night, gasping for air, and begging for help. Please help.
2006-12-04
14:53:26
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