My son has asthma/allergies, and now his doctor is wanting to diagnose him with ADHD. I have been told that his medications for the asthma/allergies could be causing some hyperactivity and such..Does anyone know if there is any truth in that? I have tried to find an answer on line but have had no luck in doing so! Also, if any of you have a child with asthma/allergies, does your child have 8 perscriptions for this? I feel that my doctor could be OVER medicating my son. If anyone has any answers to this it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
2007-09-12 03:43:03 · 7 answers · asked by Lissa 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
I suffer with asthma, and have my entire life. My son also has the condition. Which is why when I took a position in the medical field, I chose pulmonology.
I agree that 8 meds seem to be a lot. You may want to request a referral to a specialist in pulmonology. Especially if you are not comfortable with the treatment your child is getting.
Also, it is important to remember that most asthma meds are adrenaline or steroid based. This will naturally cause some 'jitters' and anxiousness. Although it is temporary. I think the two diagnoses are seperate and not as a result of the other. However, make sure your child is being properly diagnosed with ADHD. Many schools and doctors are quick to daignose without going through any testing process. The testing process should at least begin with a specialist who can diagnose your child, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist.
I have also tried to redude the amount of meds my child uses by trying natural remedies. Unfortunately these things do not work.
He may not need all 8 meds every day. There are inhailers that are meant to treat the symptoms of asthma, and some that are intended as a rescue inhailer. Rescue inhailers should only be used if your child is having an asthma attack. Inhailers for treatment should be taken as directed by your doctor on a daily basis. Meds. such as Albuterol or the generic provental, are intended as a rescue device. Meds. such as Pulmicort, QVAR, Spiriva, or Advair are intended to be used daily.
Pay attention to what triggers the attacks. This will result in less use of the rescue inhailers. For example, my sons asthma is triggered by dust and dustmites. Therefore, his mattress is plastic, he does not have a rug in his room, and stuffed animals are washed regularly. If it's triggered by cold weather, have your child cover his/her face with a scarf when stepping outside, etc. etc. There are many things you can do to reduce the things in your home that trigger an attack.
I hope this has been informative. Good luck!
2007-09-12 04:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by Caduceus of Hermes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-26 19:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by Priscila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most asthma/allergy medications will affect a child who is more sensitive than an adult. I know especially inhalers are definitely since it is similar to adrenoline. Do not let your doctor diagnose him as ADHD because then he will have more meds to take and these can cause cross symptoms. A child definitely should not be taking meds unless it's absolutely necessary. He is more likely rebounding from too much medication. I'm an adult and I only have 2, Zyrtec & Singulair and an inhaler only for emergency.
Please look at this website and try better ways to manage your son's allergies rather than on all of those medications. He is still growing and they will definitely affect his development no matter what the doctors say.
2007-09-12 05:42:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Asthma is serious and left untreated can kill easily. That said, many doctors go overboard with meds. If his Asthma is allergy-related you should have him tested for the things that trigger it and eliminate them as much as possible from his life. Also, the hyperactivity I can attest to myself: I take Advair (250/50) and Albuterol in nebulizer when needed. There are nights I take my dose of Advair and I am restless/unable to sleep because of it. I would definitely say your son is being affected by the meds, especially if he wasn't this way before. It's your right to question the doctors, many of whom are pushing the latest long-term programs on the advice of drug salesmen. be careful and I wish you luck.
2007-09-12 03:49:55 · answer #4 · answered by Goethe's Ghostwriter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-12 04:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by Shannon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your son is being over medicated with 8 prescriptions. Are you a Christian? Asthma is an autoimmune disease and one of the main causes is fear, anxiety and stress. It has nothing to do with breathing such things as dander, dust, pollen, etc, but something is happening deep inside the human person that's being triggered by something internally. We've known it to be caused by fear, anxiety, and stress for over a decade.
It can be fear of man, fear of failure, fear of abandonment, fear of rejection and so on. Asthma is now considered an anxiety disorder by the medical community.
The body attacks the body because the person is attacking themselves spiritually in self-rejection, self-hatred, and self- bitterness and this is a high price to pay for not loving yourself. In this troubled world, our children are suffering from a spirit of fear.
Three things man must have 1. Peace with God 2. Peace with self and 3. Peace with others.
The doctor cannot give these to your son, but the Lord can. Does your son read the Bible? If you and your son believe in Jesus, then contact a Deliverance Ministry in your area and tell them your son has Asthma and they can cast out the spirit of fear, plus other infirmities.
If you reject the Lord, then do not cast out spirits, because they will return seven fold to torment your son. I had asthma.
I use to take Advair 250/50 and Singulair. The Lord delivered me from asthma and I haven't taken medications in over 2 years.
2007-09-12 04:02:08 · answer #6 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its hard to say how bad he is. i know that you can die from asthma. generally a purple round enhaler is used and albuetral is good. but i am not sure how come hes so many there are also pills to take every day maybe you should see another doctor. not sure that sounds good.
2007-09-15 15:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get allergy info here : http://www.allergy-911.com
2007-09-12 12:18:23 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋