ziggygirlkcz
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What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.
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ziggygirlkcz
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What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.
ziggygirlkcz
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What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.
ziggygirlkcz
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What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.
ziggygirlkcz
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What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.
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kaylee04cassidy08
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>ziggygirlkcz</b></i>
What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.</end quote></div>
Ziggygirl - the meds are the same, they are just in an inhaler vs. a nebulizer.
Here's a pic (if I can get it to work) <img src="http://allergy.peds.arizona.edu/southwest/devices/spacers/images/aeroch8.jpg">
What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.</end quote></div>
Ziggygirl - the meds are the same, they are just in an inhaler vs. a nebulizer.
Here's a pic (if I can get it to work) <img src="http://allergy.peds.arizona.edu/southwest/devices/spacers/images/aeroch8.jpg">
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kaylee04cassidy08
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>ziggygirlkcz</b></i>
What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.</end quote></div>
Ziggygirl - the meds are the same, they are just in an inhaler vs. a nebulizer.
Here's a pic (if I can get it to work) <img src="http://allergy.peds.arizona.edu/southwest/devices/spacers/images/aeroch8.jpg">
What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.</end quote></div>
Ziggygirl - the meds are the same, they are just in an inhaler vs. a nebulizer.
Here's a pic (if I can get it to work) <img src="http://allergy.peds.arizona.edu/southwest/devices/spacers/images/aeroch8.jpg">
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kaylee04cassidy08
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>ziggygirlkcz</b></i>
What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.</end quote></div>
Ziggygirl - the meds are the same, they are just in an inhaler vs. a nebulizer.
Here's a pic (if I can get it to work) <img src="http://allergy.peds.arizona.edu/southwest/devices/spacers/images/aeroch8.jpg">
What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.</end quote></div>
Ziggygirl - the meds are the same, they are just in an inhaler vs. a nebulizer.
Here's a pic (if I can get it to work) <img src="http://allergy.peds.arizona.edu/southwest/devices/spacers/images/aeroch8.jpg">
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kaylee04cassidy08
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>ziggygirlkcz</b></i>
What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.</end quote>
Ziggygirl - the meds are the same, they are just in an inhaler vs. a nebulizer.
Here's a pic (if I can get it to work) <img src="http://allergy.peds.arizona.edu/southwest/devices/spacers/images/aeroch8.jpg">
What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.</end quote>
Ziggygirl - the meds are the same, they are just in an inhaler vs. a nebulizer.
Here's a pic (if I can get it to work) <img src="http://allergy.peds.arizona.edu/southwest/devices/spacers/images/aeroch8.jpg">
K
kaylee04cassidy08
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>ziggygirlkcz</b></i>
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<br />What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.</end quote>
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<br />Ziggygirl - the meds are the same, they are just in an inhaler vs. a nebulizer.
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<br />Here's a pic (if I can get it to work) <img src="http://allergy.peds.arizona.edu/southwest/devices/spacers/images/aeroch8.jpg">
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<br />What's the differences in the meds for the nebulizer? My son has not been diagnosed.....we go for the sweat test on Tuesday. But he is already using xopenex and pulmecort for the nebulizer.</end quote>
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<br />Ziggygirl - the meds are the same, they are just in an inhaler vs. a nebulizer.
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<br />Here's a pic (if I can get it to work) <img src="http://allergy.peds.arizona.edu/southwest/devices/spacers/images/aeroch8.jpg">
We use the Ventolin (albuteral) inhaler for Emily. We used to switch to albuteral via neb when she was sick, but her dr suggested we increase the number of puffs she took of the inhaler (from 2 to 3-4 prior to each vest session) instead and that has worked very well for us to this point. Now, her other inhaler for daily use is Flovent (a steroid) and we do switch to Pulmacort by neb when she is sick- it's a stronger med that she can do more times per day.
I do feel strongly that inhalers are only effective if your child can use them properly. Spacers prescribed for infants have a mouthpiece that covers the nose, I believe, older kids need to be taught how to breathe DEEPLY when they do it and to not breathe through their noses at all (Emily holds her nose when she does hers or plugs it with the nose thing we brought home from when doing pft's at clinic.) Be sure that if your clinic prescribes one that they take the time to show you/your child exactly how to use it.
I do feel strongly that inhalers are only effective if your child can use them properly. Spacers prescribed for infants have a mouthpiece that covers the nose, I believe, older kids need to be taught how to breathe DEEPLY when they do it and to not breathe through their noses at all (Emily holds her nose when she does hers or plugs it with the nose thing we brought home from when doing pft's at clinic.) Be sure that if your clinic prescribes one that they take the time to show you/your child exactly how to use it.
We use the Ventolin (albuteral) inhaler for Emily. We used to switch to albuteral via neb when she was sick, but her dr suggested we increase the number of puffs she took of the inhaler (from 2 to 3-4 prior to each vest session) instead and that has worked very well for us to this point. Now, her other inhaler for daily use is Flovent (a steroid) and we do switch to Pulmacort by neb when she is sick- it's a stronger med that she can do more times per day.
I do feel strongly that inhalers are only effective if your child can use them properly. Spacers prescribed for infants have a mouthpiece that covers the nose, I believe, older kids need to be taught how to breathe DEEPLY when they do it and to not breathe through their noses at all (Emily holds her nose when she does hers or plugs it with the nose thing we brought home from when doing pft's at clinic.) Be sure that if your clinic prescribes one that they take the time to show you/your child exactly how to use it.
I do feel strongly that inhalers are only effective if your child can use them properly. Spacers prescribed for infants have a mouthpiece that covers the nose, I believe, older kids need to be taught how to breathe DEEPLY when they do it and to not breathe through their noses at all (Emily holds her nose when she does hers or plugs it with the nose thing we brought home from when doing pft's at clinic.) Be sure that if your clinic prescribes one that they take the time to show you/your child exactly how to use it.
We use the Ventolin (albuteral) inhaler for Emily. We used to switch to albuteral via neb when she was sick, but her dr suggested we increase the number of puffs she took of the inhaler (from 2 to 3-4 prior to each vest session) instead and that has worked very well for us to this point. Now, her other inhaler for daily use is Flovent (a steroid) and we do switch to Pulmacort by neb when she is sick- it's a stronger med that she can do more times per day.
I do feel strongly that inhalers are only effective if your child can use them properly. Spacers prescribed for infants have a mouthpiece that covers the nose, I believe, older kids need to be taught how to breathe DEEPLY when they do it and to not breathe through their noses at all (Emily holds her nose when she does hers or plugs it with the nose thing we brought home from when doing pft's at clinic.) Be sure that if your clinic prescribes one that they take the time to show you/your child exactly how to use it.
I do feel strongly that inhalers are only effective if your child can use them properly. Spacers prescribed for infants have a mouthpiece that covers the nose, I believe, older kids need to be taught how to breathe DEEPLY when they do it and to not breathe through their noses at all (Emily holds her nose when she does hers or plugs it with the nose thing we brought home from when doing pft's at clinic.) Be sure that if your clinic prescribes one that they take the time to show you/your child exactly how to use it.
We use the Ventolin (albuteral) inhaler for Emily. We used to switch to albuteral via neb when she was sick, but her dr suggested we increase the number of puffs she took of the inhaler (from 2 to 3-4 prior to each vest session) instead and that has worked very well for us to this point. Now, her other inhaler for daily use is Flovent (a steroid) and we do switch to Pulmacort by neb when she is sick- it's a stronger med that she can do more times per day.
I do feel strongly that inhalers are only effective if your child can use them properly. Spacers prescribed for infants have a mouthpiece that covers the nose, I believe, older kids need to be taught how to breathe DEEPLY when they do it and to not breathe through their noses at all (Emily holds her nose when she does hers or plugs it with the nose thing we brought home from when doing pft's at clinic.) Be sure that if your clinic prescribes one that they take the time to show you/your child exactly how to use it.
I do feel strongly that inhalers are only effective if your child can use them properly. Spacers prescribed for infants have a mouthpiece that covers the nose, I believe, older kids need to be taught how to breathe DEEPLY when they do it and to not breathe through their noses at all (Emily holds her nose when she does hers or plugs it with the nose thing we brought home from when doing pft's at clinic.) Be sure that if your clinic prescribes one that they take the time to show you/your child exactly how to use it.
We use the Ventolin (albuteral) inhaler for Emily. We used to switch to albuteral via neb when she was sick, but her dr suggested we increase the number of puffs she took of the inhaler (from 2 to 3-4 prior to each vest session) instead and that has worked very well for us to this point. Now, her other inhaler for daily use is Flovent (a steroid) and we do switch to Pulmacort by neb when she is sick- it's a stronger med that she can do more times per day.
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<br />I do feel strongly that inhalers are only effective if your child can use them properly. Spacers prescribed for infants have a mouthpiece that covers the nose, I believe, older kids need to be taught how to breathe DEEPLY when they do it and to not breathe through their noses at all (Emily holds her nose when she does hers or plugs it with the nose thing we brought home from when doing pft's at clinic.) Be sure that if your clinic prescribes one that they take the time to show you/your child exactly how to use it.
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<br />I do feel strongly that inhalers are only effective if your child can use them properly. Spacers prescribed for infants have a mouthpiece that covers the nose, I believe, older kids need to be taught how to breathe DEEPLY when they do it and to not breathe through their noses at all (Emily holds her nose when she does hers or plugs it with the nose thing we brought home from when doing pft's at clinic.) Be sure that if your clinic prescribes one that they take the time to show you/your child exactly how to use it.
NYCLawGirl
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Inhalers and nebs should be about equal when it comes to effectiveness - at least clinically they've been shown to be so. That said, there is always going to be individual variation, and I'd encourage you to try them both out to find what works best for you. I switched from the albuterol inhaler to the xopenex neb (started on albuterol neb but couldn't tolerate the heart effects) in 2008. I do think I noticed a positive difference switching to the neb, but I also have a xopenex inhaler that I use in pinch if I get tight airways and I find it works fine most of the time.
One thing to be aware of: inhalers have "propellants" in them in order to propel the medicine into your lungs (as opposed to the air used by a compressor to do the same thing when the medicine is taken through a neb). For some people with asthma, or a strong asthma component, I've heard that the propellant itself can be irritating or cause reactions. So I would speak with your doctor if you notice any signs of wheezing or discomfort after inhaler use. Also, I think this probably goes without saying, but for those using traditional albuterol or other drugs that can have an effect on the heart, you should be careful about allowing your child to inhale too much of the drug. Having them try again and again until you think they have it "right" can backfire if it leaves the tachycardic for the next hour!
One thing to be aware of: inhalers have "propellants" in them in order to propel the medicine into your lungs (as opposed to the air used by a compressor to do the same thing when the medicine is taken through a neb). For some people with asthma, or a strong asthma component, I've heard that the propellant itself can be irritating or cause reactions. So I would speak with your doctor if you notice any signs of wheezing or discomfort after inhaler use. Also, I think this probably goes without saying, but for those using traditional albuterol or other drugs that can have an effect on the heart, you should be careful about allowing your child to inhale too much of the drug. Having them try again and again until you think they have it "right" can backfire if it leaves the tachycardic for the next hour!
NYCLawGirl
New member
Inhalers and nebs should be about equal when it comes to effectiveness - at least clinically they've been shown to be so. That said, there is always going to be individual variation, and I'd encourage you to try them both out to find what works best for you. I switched from the albuterol inhaler to the xopenex neb (started on albuterol neb but couldn't tolerate the heart effects) in 2008. I do think I noticed a positive difference switching to the neb, but I also have a xopenex inhaler that I use in pinch if I get tight airways and I find it works fine most of the time.
One thing to be aware of: inhalers have "propellants" in them in order to propel the medicine into your lungs (as opposed to the air used by a compressor to do the same thing when the medicine is taken through a neb). For some people with asthma, or a strong asthma component, I've heard that the propellant itself can be irritating or cause reactions. So I would speak with your doctor if you notice any signs of wheezing or discomfort after inhaler use. Also, I think this probably goes without saying, but for those using traditional albuterol or other drugs that can have an effect on the heart, you should be careful about allowing your child to inhale too much of the drug. Having them try again and again until you think they have it "right" can backfire if it leaves the tachycardic for the next hour!
One thing to be aware of: inhalers have "propellants" in them in order to propel the medicine into your lungs (as opposed to the air used by a compressor to do the same thing when the medicine is taken through a neb). For some people with asthma, or a strong asthma component, I've heard that the propellant itself can be irritating or cause reactions. So I would speak with your doctor if you notice any signs of wheezing or discomfort after inhaler use. Also, I think this probably goes without saying, but for those using traditional albuterol or other drugs that can have an effect on the heart, you should be careful about allowing your child to inhale too much of the drug. Having them try again and again until you think they have it "right" can backfire if it leaves the tachycardic for the next hour!
NYCLawGirl
New member
Inhalers and nebs should be about equal when it comes to effectiveness - at least clinically they've been shown to be so. That said, there is always going to be individual variation, and I'd encourage you to try them both out to find what works best for you. I switched from the albuterol inhaler to the xopenex neb (started on albuterol neb but couldn't tolerate the heart effects) in 2008. I do think I noticed a positive difference switching to the neb, but I also have a xopenex inhaler that I use in pinch if I get tight airways and I find it works fine most of the time.
One thing to be aware of: inhalers have "propellants" in them in order to propel the medicine into your lungs (as opposed to the air used by a compressor to do the same thing when the medicine is taken through a neb). For some people with asthma, or a strong asthma component, I've heard that the propellant itself can be irritating or cause reactions. So I would speak with your doctor if you notice any signs of wheezing or discomfort after inhaler use. Also, I think this probably goes without saying, but for those using traditional albuterol or other drugs that can have an effect on the heart, you should be careful about allowing your child to inhale too much of the drug. Having them try again and again until you think they have it "right" can backfire if it leaves the tachycardic for the next hour!
One thing to be aware of: inhalers have "propellants" in them in order to propel the medicine into your lungs (as opposed to the air used by a compressor to do the same thing when the medicine is taken through a neb). For some people with asthma, or a strong asthma component, I've heard that the propellant itself can be irritating or cause reactions. So I would speak with your doctor if you notice any signs of wheezing or discomfort after inhaler use. Also, I think this probably goes without saying, but for those using traditional albuterol or other drugs that can have an effect on the heart, you should be careful about allowing your child to inhale too much of the drug. Having them try again and again until you think they have it "right" can backfire if it leaves the tachycardic for the next hour!
NYCLawGirl
New member
Inhalers and nebs should be about equal when it comes to effectiveness - at least clinically they've been shown to be so. That said, there is always going to be individual variation, and I'd encourage you to try them both out to find what works best for you. I switched from the albuterol inhaler to the xopenex neb (started on albuterol neb but couldn't tolerate the heart effects) in 2008. I do think I noticed a positive difference switching to the neb, but I also have a xopenex inhaler that I use in pinch if I get tight airways and I find it works fine most of the time.
One thing to be aware of: inhalers have "propellants" in them in order to propel the medicine into your lungs (as opposed to the air used by a compressor to do the same thing when the medicine is taken through a neb). For some people with asthma, or a strong asthma component, I've heard that the propellant itself can be irritating or cause reactions. So I would speak with your doctor if you notice any signs of wheezing or discomfort after inhaler use. Also, I think this probably goes without saying, but for those using traditional albuterol or other drugs that can have an effect on the heart, you should be careful about allowing your child to inhale too much of the drug. Having them try again and again until you think they have it "right" can backfire if it leaves the tachycardic for the next hour!
One thing to be aware of: inhalers have "propellants" in them in order to propel the medicine into your lungs (as opposed to the air used by a compressor to do the same thing when the medicine is taken through a neb). For some people with asthma, or a strong asthma component, I've heard that the propellant itself can be irritating or cause reactions. So I would speak with your doctor if you notice any signs of wheezing or discomfort after inhaler use. Also, I think this probably goes without saying, but for those using traditional albuterol or other drugs that can have an effect on the heart, you should be careful about allowing your child to inhale too much of the drug. Having them try again and again until you think they have it "right" can backfire if it leaves the tachycardic for the next hour!
NYCLawGirl
New member
Inhalers and nebs should be about equal when it comes to effectiveness - at least clinically they've been shown to be so. That said, there is always going to be individual variation, and I'd encourage you to try them both out to find what works best for you. I switched from the albuterol inhaler to the xopenex neb (started on albuterol neb but couldn't tolerate the heart effects) in 2008. I do think I noticed a positive difference switching to the neb, but I also have a xopenex inhaler that I use in pinch if I get tight airways and I find it works fine most of the time.
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<br />One thing to be aware of: inhalers have "propellants" in them in order to propel the medicine into your lungs (as opposed to the air used by a compressor to do the same thing when the medicine is taken through a neb). For some people with asthma, or a strong asthma component, I've heard that the propellant itself can be irritating or cause reactions. So I would speak with your doctor if you notice any signs of wheezing or discomfort after inhaler use. Also, I think this probably goes without saying, but for those using traditional albuterol or other drugs that can have an effect on the heart, you should be careful about allowing your child to inhale too much of the drug. Having them try again and again until you think they have it "right" can backfire if it leaves the tachycardic for the next hour!
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<br />One thing to be aware of: inhalers have "propellants" in them in order to propel the medicine into your lungs (as opposed to the air used by a compressor to do the same thing when the medicine is taken through a neb). For some people with asthma, or a strong asthma component, I've heard that the propellant itself can be irritating or cause reactions. So I would speak with your doctor if you notice any signs of wheezing or discomfort after inhaler use. Also, I think this probably goes without saying, but for those using traditional albuterol or other drugs that can have an effect on the heart, you should be careful about allowing your child to inhale too much of the drug. Having them try again and again until you think they have it "right" can backfire if it leaves the tachycardic for the next hour!