Asthma

[sdavis227]

Thanks guys. I did call back because I also wanted to make sure I was still supposed to do the albuterol with the steroid.
Stacey- no, he doesn't wheeze a and I think it was just a generalization that the nurse made and I've heard it from a couple of them.

Is there some kind of test they can do to determine if he does have asthma or do they just diagnose on symptoms? If so, can someone tell me how their child/children were diagnosed and on what basis? I'm really not looking forward to another diagnosis. . . I think CF is enough for us <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[sdavis227]

Thanks guys. I did call back because I also wanted to make sure I was still supposed to do the albuterol with the steroid.
Stacey- no, he doesn't wheeze a and I think it was just a generalization that the nurse made and I've heard it from a couple of them.

Is there some kind of test they can do to determine if he does have asthma or do they just diagnose on symptoms? If so, can someone tell me how their child/children were diagnosed and on what basis? I'm really not looking forward to another diagnosis. . . I think CF is enough for us <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[sdavis227]

Thanks guys. I did call back because I also wanted to make sure I was still supposed to do the albuterol with the steroid.
Stacey- no, he doesn't wheeze a and I think it was just a generalization that the nurse made and I've heard it from a couple of them.

Is there some kind of test they can do to determine if he does have asthma or do they just diagnose on symptoms? If so, can someone tell me how their child/children were diagnosed and on what basis? I'm really not looking forward to another diagnosis. . . I think CF is enough for us <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[sdavis227]

Thanks guys. I did call back because I also wanted to make sure I was still supposed to do the albuterol with the steroid.
Stacey- no, he doesn't wheeze a and I think it was just a generalization that the nurse made and I've heard it from a couple of them.

Is there some kind of test they can do to determine if he does have asthma or do they just diagnose on symptoms? If so, can someone tell me how their child/children were diagnosed and on what basis? I'm really not looking forward to another diagnosis. . . I think CF is enough for us <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[sdavis227]

Thanks guys. I did call back because I also wanted to make sure I was still supposed to do the albuterol with the steroid.
<br />Stacey- no, he doesn't wheeze a and I think it was just a generalization that the nurse made and I've heard it from a couple of them.
<br />
<br />Is there some kind of test they can do to determine if he does have asthma or do they just diagnose on symptoms? If so, can someone tell me how their child/children were diagnosed and on what basis? I'm really not looking forward to another diagnosis. . . I think CF is enough for us <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Ratatosk]

ds has been on albuterol and atrovent (duoneb) with CPT since he was a few days old as part of his routine -- 3-4 times a day is what was prescribed. He rarely coughs unless he's got some post nasal drip issues or is coming down with something. He did have a bit of a wheeze when he was about 6 months old, but rsv and other viruses were going around, so he probably picked up a touch of something.

 

[Ratatosk]

ds has been on albuterol and atrovent (duoneb) with CPT since he was a few days old as part of his routine -- 3-4 times a day is what was prescribed. He rarely coughs unless he's got some post nasal drip issues or is coming down with something. He did have a bit of a wheeze when he was about 6 months old, but rsv and other viruses were going around, so he probably picked up a touch of something.

 

[Ratatosk]

ds has been on albuterol and atrovent (duoneb) with CPT since he was a few days old as part of his routine -- 3-4 times a day is what was prescribed. He rarely coughs unless he's got some post nasal drip issues or is coming down with something. He did have a bit of a wheeze when he was about 6 months old, but rsv and other viruses were going around, so he probably picked up a touch of something.

 

[Ratatosk]

ds has been on albuterol and atrovent (duoneb) with CPT since he was a few days old as part of his routine -- 3-4 times a day is what was prescribed. He rarely coughs unless he's got some post nasal drip issues or is coming down with something. He did have a bit of a wheeze when he was about 6 months old, but rsv and other viruses were going around, so he probably picked up a touch of something.

 

[Ratatosk]

ds has been on albuterol and atrovent (duoneb) with CPT since he was a few days old as part of his routine -- 3-4 times a day is what was prescribed. He rarely coughs unless he's got some post nasal drip issues or is coming down with something. He did have a bit of a wheeze when he was about 6 months old, but rsv and other viruses were going around, so he probably picked up a touch of something.

 

[JORDYSMOM]

Shannon, Jordan was dx when he was 5yo. Asthmatics do wheeze, as I mentioned before, but there are other symptoms as well. I noticed that jordan's throat would "suck" in when he breathed in, (a lot-very noticeable) and his belly would pooch out. It was like the air was going into the belly instead of the lungs. The reason for this is that the airways are swollen and they just can't get enough air. His breathing was labored too. Exercise (in small children-running/playing) can cause a coughing spell, and the before mentioned symptoms.

Usually, asthma is pretty obvious, but not always in babies and toddlers. That's why Jordan was 5 before he was officially dx. I've added a link (i hope it works) to the American Lung Assoc. There's a lot of great info there.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22691
">http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22691
</a>
I hope that helps answer your questions. I agree, CF is enough, but it seems that as CFers age, there are so many other obstacles thrown in their path. Having an asthma component surely does throw a wrench in the works for Jordan. We've leared to control it for the most part though. He is on Asmanex as a daily maint. med, and that has done wonders for his asthma.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

Shannon, Jordan was dx when he was 5yo. Asthmatics do wheeze, as I mentioned before, but there are other symptoms as well. I noticed that jordan's throat would "suck" in when he breathed in, (a lot-very noticeable) and his belly would pooch out. It was like the air was going into the belly instead of the lungs. The reason for this is that the airways are swollen and they just can't get enough air. His breathing was labored too. Exercise (in small children-running/playing) can cause a coughing spell, and the before mentioned symptoms.

Usually, asthma is pretty obvious, but not always in babies and toddlers. That's why Jordan was 5 before he was officially dx. I've added a link (i hope it works) to the American Lung Assoc. There's a lot of great info there.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22691
">http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22691
</a>
I hope that helps answer your questions. I agree, CF is enough, but it seems that as CFers age, there are so many other obstacles thrown in their path. Having an asthma component surely does throw a wrench in the works for Jordan. We've leared to control it for the most part though. He is on Asmanex as a daily maint. med, and that has done wonders for his asthma.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

Shannon, Jordan was dx when he was 5yo. Asthmatics do wheeze, as I mentioned before, but there are other symptoms as well. I noticed that jordan's throat would "suck" in when he breathed in, (a lot-very noticeable) and his belly would pooch out. It was like the air was going into the belly instead of the lungs. The reason for this is that the airways are swollen and they just can't get enough air. His breathing was labored too. Exercise (in small children-running/playing) can cause a coughing spell, and the before mentioned symptoms.

Usually, asthma is pretty obvious, but not always in babies and toddlers. That's why Jordan was 5 before he was officially dx. I've added a link (i hope it works) to the American Lung Assoc. There's a lot of great info there.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22691
">http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22691
</a>
I hope that helps answer your questions. I agree, CF is enough, but it seems that as CFers age, there are so many other obstacles thrown in their path. Having an asthma component surely does throw a wrench in the works for Jordan. We've leared to control it for the most part though. He is on Asmanex as a daily maint. med, and that has done wonders for his asthma.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

Shannon, Jordan was dx when he was 5yo. Asthmatics do wheeze, as I mentioned before, but there are other symptoms as well. I noticed that jordan's throat would "suck" in when he breathed in, (a lot-very noticeable) and his belly would pooch out. It was like the air was going into the belly instead of the lungs. The reason for this is that the airways are swollen and they just can't get enough air. His breathing was labored too. Exercise (in small children-running/playing) can cause a coughing spell, and the before mentioned symptoms.

Usually, asthma is pretty obvious, but not always in babies and toddlers. That's why Jordan was 5 before he was officially dx. I've added a link (i hope it works) to the American Lung Assoc. There's a lot of great info there.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22691
">http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22691
</a>
I hope that helps answer your questions. I agree, CF is enough, but it seems that as CFers age, there are so many other obstacles thrown in their path. Having an asthma component surely does throw a wrench in the works for Jordan. We've leared to control it for the most part though. He is on Asmanex as a daily maint. med, and that has done wonders for his asthma.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

Shannon, Jordan was dx when he was 5yo. Asthmatics do wheeze, as I mentioned before, but there are other symptoms as well. I noticed that jordan's throat would "suck" in when he breathed in, (a lot-very noticeable) and his belly would pooch out. It was like the air was going into the belly instead of the lungs. The reason for this is that the airways are swollen and they just can't get enough air. His breathing was labored too. Exercise (in small children-running/playing) can cause a coughing spell, and the before mentioned symptoms.
<br />
<br />Usually, asthma is pretty obvious, but not always in babies and toddlers. That's why Jordan was 5 before he was officially dx. I've added a link (i hope it works) to the American Lung Assoc. There's a lot of great info there.
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22691
">http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22691
</a><br />
<br />I hope that helps answer your questions. I agree, CF is enough, but it seems that as CFers age, there are so many other obstacles thrown in their path. Having an asthma component surely does throw a wrench in the works for Jordan. We've leared to control it for the most part though. He is on Asmanex as a daily maint. med, and that has done wonders for his asthma.
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<br />Stacey
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