My daughter is 14. She has exercise induced asthema. The doctor put her on Singulair, however, she's starting PE at school tomorrow and I'm concerned about whether this medication is going to help her or not. She couldn't make the basketball team this year because of her asthema. One lap around the field running and she starts having breathing problems and heart palpatations. This medication is new for her. She has been on it for 5 days. I don't know how long it takes to work but I know she has to start running tomorrow in her PE class. I did speak to her teacher, so he's aware but that doesn't always mean anything. If you have this problem and use this medication can you please share how it's worked or not worked for you? Thank you!
2007-01-16 10:48:08 · 12 answers · asked by Night Wind 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
she did PE and had an attack, it was less than her others. She stopped quicker when she felt it coming on though. I think that has to help. Today she's going to try again. Does this medication take time to build up?
2007-01-18 05:40:02 · update #1
singular is used for long term prevention of asthma. it reduces the swelling and inflammation that tends to close up the airway, and relaxes the walls of the bronchial tubes, expanding the airways, and permitting moreair to pass through, BUT it wont stop, an acute asthma attack. for that u need a fast acting, orally inhaled airway opener such as, alupent or proventil. singular ISNT a complete replacement for such drugs. so if ur daughters asthma gets worse after exercise, she will, need to continue using a short acting inhaled airway opener, to prevent and relieve attacks. i hope this helps . ill be praying for her. god bless
2007-01-16 11:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by preacher7003 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was just put on Singulair about 2 weeks ago and I'm finally starting to feel better. I think it takes a while for it to be absorbed into your system. I was still having frequent attacks a week into the medicine. I would tell your daughter to take her Albuterol before PE. I always take it before I exercise and it seems to help a little...
2007-01-16 11:06:02 · answer #2 · answered by Chelsea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my son on singulair and after I read the possible side effects I decided to try and find something else. It did seem to work well but the side effects worried me. Its really a personal decision and Im sure that your daughter will tell you if she feels breathless or if it is helping her. google singulair and side effects for more info.
2007-01-16 10:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by sweetysource 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes atleast 2 weeks to fully start working so dont be surprised if you dont notice a difference yet. That stuff gave my son a horrible side affect that is why i stopped. Very aggressive behavior totally different child but then again my son is 6.. So we will be trying somthing different. Hope this helps and good luck
2007-01-17 10:22:56 · answer #4 · answered by sdexcalibur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've taken it for several years and it helps relieve the onset of problems , I've been to pulmonary rehabilitation and they recommend the use of a fast acting inhaler like albuterol before exercise , this would be a good idea for your daughter if she has one available. Just have her use it right before her PE class. .
2007-01-16 10:54:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singulair worked wonderfully for me, but I would giveit more than 5 days before she can actually do a lot more. I hope this helps her, I grew up with asthma and know how hard it can be.
2007-01-16 11:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by Dawnita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF, BOTH HAVE ASTHMA
AND WE ALSO TAKE SINGULAR AS WELL AS ADVAIR WITH
OUR ALBUREROL (AS NEEDED). AS FOR SINGULAR IT SEEMS TO WORK FOR BOTH OF US AND WE BEEN TAKING THIS MEDICATION FOR 2 YEARS NOW. MY DAUGHTER PLAYS SOCCER AND SOMETIMES SHE DOES
NOT TAKE HER MEDICATION, BUT SHE DOES TAKE 2 PUFFS OF HER ALBUREROL BEFORE PLAYING. AS LONG AS SHE IS TAKING HER MEDICATION SHE WILL BE OKAY.
MY DAUGHTER DOESN'T WANT TO TAKE HER MEDICATION
AND I HAVE TO REMIND HER TO TAKE IT OR SHE CAN HAVE
AN ASTHMA ATTACK AND THAT SHE DOES NOT WANT THAT. SO GIVE THE MEDICATION TO KICK IN TO HER SYSTEM AND EVERYTHING SHOULD BE FINE.
2007-01-16 11:02:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother takes it and its a world of difference...he doesnt wake up at night with breathing troubles anymore but his is sport enduced asthma
2007-01-16 10:51:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
IT IS GREAT FOR ASTHMA. I HAVE IT. WHEN I TAKE IT I FEEL COMPLETELY CURED. I DON'T EVEN COUGH OR HAVE SHORT BREATHING. WHEN I FORGET TO TAKE IT I COUGH ALL NIGHT. THE TASTE IS ALSO PRETTY GOOD.
2007-01-16 11:09:35 · answer #9 · answered by shamaas10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-16 10:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋