Should I go...??

Question

My son just went to the doctor for his asthma. She said he sounds alot better than he did yesterday. We are supposed to go out of town ( 3 hours away ) today. The doc said it would be fine as long as I take the nebulizer and all the meds ( 7 of them ) with me and keep giving him his breathing treatments. My son really really wants to go and even though the doc said it was ok I am a little nervous about it. I am not sure if I am over reacting. My fear is he will get worse and will need to go to the emeregency room and the way the insurance works they will not pay the bill cause it is out of network. Like I said the doctor said he sounds alot better but he still needs his treatments every 4 hours. I want to do what is best for my son. I love him very much.. Am I overreacting???? Should we keep our plans??? Or should I just stay here just in case.. I am new to this asthma deal and it scares the hell out of me. What would you do???

Answer 1

The dr said it was ok.. Go! Life is too short to be too worried about things! Just follow the dr's instructions and you will be fine! Let your son have some fun! Don't make him give up his life because of your worry!!!!

Answer 2

Hi Sarah, it's MsB. I am so glad to hear that your "little man" seems to do better today. Asthma is just a scary thing, no matter how you twist and turn it. To see a loved one, especially your own child to be in obvious distress makes every Mom crazy. Especially, if they can't breath and are gasping for air. Just hang in there and try to live life as normal as possible. Your insurance HAS TO cover emergency visits. The deductible might be slightly higher but they can't deny him care. And no, you are not overreacting. Any loving Mom feels like you do, when their babies are suffering. So, by all means, keep the plans and both of you go and enjoy some time away. It's suppose to be nice this WE, well, at least here in NOVA it is. Little rain, but nothing too bad. Hey, I take that over the ice and wet snow any time :) In any case, don't let Asthma get the best of you. Your little man needs you to be strong, I am sure those attacks scare him to death; however, they are often tougher than we think. Now go, pack your things, don't forget the meds, take enough fluids for him, no soda! though, as the carbonation can trigger another event. Oh, and pack snacks, cause more than likely they will have put him on prednisone by now and that is a steroid; which, in turn, means: eat, eat, eat and eat some more. He'll have the munchies all day and please believe him when he comes to you saying he's hungry, even if it's right after lunch or dinner. That's the steroids. Be very careful with the dosing. Like I said, I am almost certain the doc has prescribed some by now. Oh, and you might want to keep him away from smoke filled rooms too. While it isn't healthy in general, for your child it is absolute poison! I should know, I am a smoker :( and am struggling with trying to quit. I know, hypocrate right? What can I say? That being said, get ready for your trip. Enjoy the time away from everything. Let him play and act as normal as possible. If he starts wheezing, make him slow down. Have fun and drive carefully :) MsB.

Answer 3

I think you should recheck your insurance

Many will cover er treatments even if out of the "network"

once you get that hang of it, most asthma is just a matter of taking your meds on time and having a rescue inhaler; handy

Answer 4

Since your doctor gave the ok, go ahead and enjoy your trip. Make sure your son takes his medication as prescribed. In an emergency your insurance should still cover you.

Just make sure your son lets you know if he starts to not feel well. Have him sit down and rest and go from there.

Answer 5

let your little guy have his outting. Have you considered having allergy testing done for hidden food allergies? Wheat and soy are often the culprit in asthma, but the docs wont tell you that. Try keeping a food journal to see if his symptoms are worse within 36 hours of eating certain foods. You should find a pattern fairly quickly. The most common allergens are wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, corn, nuts, and shellfish

Answer 6

I understand. I have several nieces and nephews with bad asthma (they did outgrow most of it). I know it's not the same as being a parent but I have held them, given them neb. treatments and given them shots in their stomachs when it's been really bad. It is scary as hell. I would take him. I know, but not taking him will upset him more. You need to make his life as normal as possible--even with the asthma. Keep him calm, don't let him run around outside (the pollen is already out there in a lot of places) and make him aware of his symptoms so he knows when to get his treatments as early as possible when he starts to wheeze.

Answer 7

I would go and make sure that I stuck to his medication routine. But I wouldn't want to be guilty of a wrong answer in this case. But as long as the doctor said it was alright to travel, I would trust his decision.

Answer 8

Go, he'll be fine. Just follow the doc's orders. I have asthma, my husband has asthma, my kids all have asthma. It never stops us at all. Live normally.

Answer 9

Ask for jesus to protect your son and you should be allright. Make sure your son knows how to dial 911 in case of emergency. If the doctor says its ok it will be.

Answer 10

Go with what your doctor says - your son will be fine if you relax and enjoy the trip!