How to get relief from asthama?

Question

I have a 3 years old daughter and suffering from asthama, as per pediatrician suggestion I am using medicine like syrup-vent PD, I need some more suggestions from doctors and professionals and advisors.

Answer 1

Hi,
The treatment for your daughteris as under.

Two types of medicines are used for treatment of asthma:
those that relieve symptoms

those that prevent subsequent attacks.
Relievers reverse the symptoms of cough, breathing difficulty and wheeze quickly. Such medicines include: salbutamol, terbutaline, fometerol, theophyllines and ipratropium. Some of these medicines can be given by inhalation only (as inhalers or by nebulizers), while others are given by mouth (as tablets or syrups) or as injections. Preventive medicines are those that reduce the chances of recurrent episodes, thereby improving the quality of life of the child. Steroids, cromolyn, salmeterol, leucotriene inhibitors and long-acting theophyllines belong to this group. The best way to administer these medicines is by the inhalation route.

Inhalers are devices by which a medicine is converted into an aerosol or mist. The patient inhales this aerosol. There are two types of inhalers – metered dose inhalers (MDIs) and dry powder inhalers (DPIs). When the MDI is pressed or actuated, a measured or metered dose of the medicine comes out as a mist. With DPIs, the patient inhales a powder contained in a capsule. The DPI (e.g., Rotahaler, Accuhaler) is particularly useful for small children.

Inhalers deposit the medicine directly into the air passages and only very small (micro) quantities of the medicine actually go into the body. This way the side effects are minimised and the effect is almost instantaneous as the medicine goes to the site of the disease directly. Owing to minimal side effects, preventive medicines (even steroids) can be safely given for prolonged periods of time.

To further minimize the side–effects of the MDIs and to enhance the effect of each dose ‘spacers’ are recommended. The nebulizer is another device to generate an aerosol. It is especially useful for small children and infants. Since aerosols are the better methods of delivery of medicine, inhalers and nebulizers have become more popular than tablets and syrups in the developed countries. In our country also, people are overcoming their inhibitions and beliefs and are using inhalers as the first line of treatment. No more does an educated Indian parent consider the inhaler as a ‘last resort’.

Inhalers are not addicting. However, asthma is a chronic disease and requires prolonged treatment.

Most children improve when they are put on inhalers. Although the paediatricians and paediatric lung specialists prescribe prolonged treatment, parents have a tendency to stop the medicines within days of improvement. Since, asthma is a chronic disease symptoms can come back, this explains the so – called ‘failures’ of inhalation therapy.

There is a 50% chance that an asthmatic child will be free from asthma in later childhood. However, those who have severe disease, have other allergies or have other members of the family (or extended family) suffering from asthma are likely to require therapy for very long periods. There is proof in medical science that all such patients improve on prolonged treatment and their disease remains under control.
The commonest cause of persistent cough in an otherwise healthy child is bronchial asthma. It is estimated that, in Delhi, one out of every five children has at least one episode of wheezing.
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Answer 2

It sounds like you might need a new doctor if all he/she is prescribing is Serevent (??). Perhaps go see an allergist as well.
I've had pretty severe asthma my whole life and for short term emergency relief, every doctor that I have been to has prescribed an Albuterol inhaler (Ventolin is its brand name). Usually a good asthma regimen is two-fold. You have a short term relief medication (the inhaler), and then a preventative medication as well. Personally, I'm on Advair and Singulair everyday with the inhaler available as needed. But that's because I have allergy-induced asthma. There are many causes for asthma, so the regimen really needs to be fitted to the cause.

Answer 3

I'm a sufferrer, not a professional.

it all depends on how serious the asthma is.
What type of treatment are you seeking?

There is medication for prevention and medication for relief during an attack.

Prevention medication is a pain because you're taking it and you're perfectly well but it's essential.

If her asthma is serious you MUST get an action plan - at what point do you go beyond concern and take her to hospital?

My best suggestion is to go back to the doc or preferably a clinic specialising in asthma and get her checked over.

Answer 4

My daughter also has asthama, we use a nebulizer with Xopenex Solution in it, you should request one and she uses Pulmicort inhaler twice a day to prevent the asthama from acting up.

Answer 5

Will come back.

I am here.

Analysis base on your info.

3 years means she has lost all mother's immunities.

Is it Asthma?

There are tests.

What causes it?

Could be food, could air borne allergens, could be infection of air ways, could be mold mildew , could be house hold dust and outside dust, could be cooking smell-smoke-...., could be your carpet, could be your perfume......Could be some combination.

Buy a good Whole house air filter, if not keep her in a room with good air filter.

Rule out or take care of this things.

Desensitisation is possible(injections).

Cortisone.

There are tests and remedies for asthma, some things always works for most people, takes time.

Most children just grow out of it.

Answer 6

hey there.. i am no doctor or professional, but my grandmother has had asthma for her entire life. all i can offer is that there are a few natural aromatheraputic remedies which DO work:
-Eucalyptus- decongestant, cleansing, antiviral (good for aiding prevention infections) and opens the airways- inhalation
-Basil -inhalation- the phenols and phenolic esters are fantastic for strengthening the immune system as well as Monoterpene compounds are uplifting and stress releaving.But for a great way to releave congestion and difficulties breathing use 4 drops lemon oil, 3 drops lavender and 2 drops basil into a bowl of hot water. lean head over with a towl over your head. you should stay over the bowl till the congestion clears, (i'm confused whether it is you or her that is suffering from asthma... but with a little one (the child), you should do this all in the bathroom, add the drops of il into the basin-instead of a bowl- while the hot water runs. and then just stay in the bathroon till she feels it is easier to breath. you could bath her while this goes on, just before bed.) but if youare the suffer, then put your head over the bowl with the towl. adding some fresh basil leaves and lemon slices is always good too. Also... if you place 2 drop of basil, 4 of rosmary and 3 of lemon onto a handkerchief (dry) and keep that with you, then whenever you feel it coming over you, just breath in the scent from the hanky...dont blow your nose in it though. lol.
-Bay - inhalation-leaves and oil in a bowl of hot water. 5 drops.
-Rosmary- great for clearing phlegm- use in the bath (its a great anti-dandruff too, so you can wash your hair in it too) for a large scale inhalation system. about 10drops in the bath, or use in conjunction with other oils. -inhalation, bath,- contains camphor and anti-oxidants- avoid if epileptic or pregnant
-Clove- massage oil- only use a little at a time. small doses.
-Tea Tree- a great antiseptic, and always good
-Melissa- in a bath oil- good for relaxing and respiration- very good for asthmatics, but may irritate sensitive skin.
-Sandlewood- while this is a good one for respiratory infections, its woody scent, its usually best not used on little ones as they tend to worry when they smell it and don relax and for asthmatics... thats sort of counter productive. -inhalation
-jasmine- provided that you arent overly sensitive to the scent- is also a great antiinflamitory. so burning a little incense in the morning is a good thing. revives you and gives you a good boost of energy to start the day with.- avoi if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
I know people are sceptical when it comes to these things... but if you think it doesnt work... whats the harm in trying it. Nothing to lose, maybe something to gain. use it in conjuction to the medication if you like.
i hope this was some help at all.

Answer 7

try this product, isotonix opc-3 i have good experience with it, i have asthama also. It's a preventive healthcare product, so no need for prescription. I bought it from here www.isonutrix.com

Answer 8

They probably never heard of asthama. Ask them about asthma instead.

Answer 9

I would suggest if you can type Echinacea on any search engine, it would be really good. I have seen a lot of my friends who have respiratory issues get good relief from the suppliment of Echinacea. Please research on the same and get back to me if you wanna really get helped in getting a real value suppliment on the same.

Answer 10

All you can do is keep on giving her the medicins, love her with all of your heart ,and let her play with other children about her age,and dont smoke around her thats if you do and dont let any one smoke around her and just keep an close eye on her witch i am sure you are douing.