My son has had asthma since he was a 1 yr old. He is sick now and on albuterol, orepred, cingulair, and flovent. This child is going to be the death of me. Does anyone think that he can still grow out of this?
2007-01-09 09:33:41 · 8 answers · asked by sdexcalibur 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
You know this child has been hospitalized. Always on meds it breaks my heart that he cant play sports or just even breath like a healthy child. Aways on atleast 4 meds. And you say how do you think he feels please dont leave ignorant answers on my question. And thank you to the people that actually care and are leaving a good answer.
2007-01-09 10:04:29 · update #1
It is still possible for him to grow out of it or at least for it to get better with age. It could also have a lot to do with the climate where you live. Lower humidity areas are better, like dry air. Arizona for example. If you haven't already, you need to have him allergy tested to see what his triggers are. They could range from smoke, mold, dust, cold air, perfumes to sports induced. Once you know those triggers, you can help keep him away from them. Good luck to you.
2007-01-11 10:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry, it really sounds like your son has a bad case, but from what I've read, seen, and experienced, it's a peculiar disease. My dad had asthma as a child, outgrew it enough to enlist in the Navy--this was in the early '50s, and he still has no signs, even though he smoked until he was in his late 30s.
My boyfriend developed asthma in his early teens and he wasn't allowed to enlist in the Army--this would've been in the late '70s, but he was still able/allowed to play football in high school. He also had an attack December before last that almost killed him, and this isn't exaggeration. I'm an RN, I can interpret blood gasses and Ph levels, and I read the chart. Plus, one of the nurses in the ER, when I got there (not a far trip, only 2 floors from the OR, where I work) said they almost had to intubate him. We traced the attack to MSG--we ate at a Chinese restaurant buffet the night before, it is a trigger.
I was diagnosed in my early '40s. Never had respiratory allergies as a child, although I did have a fairly serious food allergy, long since outgrown. It doesn't slow me down, except when I get bronchitis, and have the inflammation plus the reactive airway. I double my flovent (and btw it's now out as a generic), do a scheduled albuterol dose, rather than prn, and do ok.
So, this was probably way too long, but just firsthand observations of the condition. You are fortunate that there are lots more drugs to help your son now then say when my dad was a kid. Also, start with some easy cardio-type exercises. Take him for walks, hikes if he can tolerate them. Do some cycling or some swimming. All those will help.
2007-01-09 11:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by warriorwoman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had asthma very bad as i child.
I was severely over medicated by the doctors.
U might not like this but i did not grow out of it till i was about 15.
With out telling anyone i stopped taking all my meds i kept my albuterol inhaler just in case but tried to use it only in emergencies.
This was the time that i also started smoking pot and joined high school wrestling.
I also took up swimming and track.
I have not used my inhaler since i was 17. I am now 31
2007-01-09 09:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by dreamnfox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 00:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well u know what . . ?
i was six months old when i had asthma . . !
the doctor even told that i had less chances of surviving . .
but i did :)
as u mentioned he was 1 when he had it . . and now he is 6 !
so time will pass by like this . . asthematic prob(s) might decrease in his life . . if he;s healthy n takes good diet as i did !
asthma is something which will affect ur son in his life . . as it did to me . . i cudnt b a good sportsman !
but nevertheless u shudnt b loosing hope !!
2007-01-09 10:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by SAM 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son outgrew his asthma...but not until the mid-teen years.
2007-01-09 09:41:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
some do at puberty, but don't count on it.
have him learn meditation, it helps relaxation and breathing control, both important in controlling asmtha attacks.
2007-01-09 09:40:56 · answer #7 · answered by steven m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
poor you! HOW DO YOU THINK YOUR CHILD FEELS.?
2007-01-09 09:39:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋