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Difference between Asthma and Bronchitis in Toddlers
Hello All,
I have a two year old son who had three episodes of bronchitis within last twelve months. In the nutshell, all three cases (March, June, October of 2005) occurred after viral infections (he goes to child care with 20 other kids - needles to say, he gets sick often). The doctor prescribed Albuterol all three times and the problems would go away after a week or so. On one occasion we eneded up in the ER since he struggled for breath so much that we were afraid that he might be seriously hurt (they put him on an alubterol inhalator). So, during the latest visit (today) the doc said that he's concerned that he might be developing Asthma which freaked us out (the parents). It'd be great if someone can help me understand the likelihood of him actually having Asthma. Also, is there a site that spells out the difference between the two diseases (Asthma and Bronchitis)? I'd appreciate any additional comment or advice. Best, Vasa |
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Difference between Asthma and Bronchitis in Toddlers
wrote in message oups.com... Hello All, I have a two year old son who had three episodes of bronchitis within last twelve months. In the nutshell, all three cases (March, June, October of 2005) occurred after viral infections (he goes to child care with 20 other kids - needles to say, he gets sick often). The doctor prescribed Albuterol all three times and the problems would go away after a week or so. On one occasion we eneded up in the ER since he struggled for breath so much that we were afraid that he might be seriously hurt (they put him on an alubterol inhalator). So, during the latest visit (today) the doc said that he's concerned that he might be developing Asthma which freaked us out (the parents). Modern meds are wonderful so don't panic too much. I have mild Asthma. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 30 ish but looking back I think it wasn't recognised when I was younger. Try this site/org for information... http://www.asthma.org.uk/ and http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/48703-3.asp If you are prone to asthma several different things can bring on an attack. Exercise, illness, stress and allergy are the most common (in roughly that order). If your son starts to sound crackly or coughs after exercise (when he doesn't have a cold) or coughs a lot in the evening when he's tired then that might be an indication that he has asthma. ... but as that second link says it can be tricky to diagnose. For info - the problem is breathing out not breathing in. Stress - including that caused by other people panicking - also makes things worse, so if he does have an attack it's important to keep him calm, dim the lights etc. Some asthma sufferers are sensitive to sulphur. I'm allergic to Sodium Metabisulphite which is used as a preservative in some children's drinks (typically lemon squash). It's also sold as a sterilising agent for cleaning baby bottles! (and wine bottles). It's easily avoided and worth doing so in my view. Colin |
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Difference between Asthma and Bronchitis in Toddlers
avoid drugs as they can cause asthma, eg vaccines and antibiotics for
starters http://www.whale.to/y/asthma.html also meningitis and polio can be caused by vaccines http://www.whale.to/vaccines/meningitis.htm junk food depresses the immune system, eg sugar, so avoid that, and avoid aspartame look into nutritional medicine, homeopathy and naturopathic herbalism http://www.whale.to/w/therapies.html I have a friend whose kid developed life threatening asthma from a vaccine, by the way. avoid chlorinated water or flourinated water, use filters http://www.whale.to/w/haz.html |
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Difference between Asthma and Bronchitis in Toddlers
PS, I collected some poison infection connections
http://www.whale.to/v/poisons.html notice paracetamol and one solution is nutrition http://www.whale.to/a/nutrition.html |
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Difference between Asthma and Bronchitis in Toddlers
"john" wrote in message ups.com... avoid drugs as they can cause asthma, eg vaccines and antibiotics for starters http://www.whale.to/y/asthma.html Well, you can't get astma if you are dead. also meningitis and polio can be caused by vaccines http://www.whale.to/vaccines/meningitis.htm Polio is not caused by the inactivated polio vaccine used in the US and other countries. And polio has been eliminated from most of the world by vaccines. junk food depresses the immune system, eg sugar, so avoid that, and avoid aspartame Are you saying that an example of the immune system is sugar? I think not. I am not in favor of eating more sugar, but it is not part of the immune system. look into nutritional medicine, homeopathy and naturopathic herbalism http://www.whale.to/w/therapies.html I did. They don't work (except to make money for quacks). I have a friend whose kid developed life threatening asthma from a vaccine, by the way. avoid chlorinated water or flourinated water, use filters http://www.whale.to/w/haz.html I drink chlorinated water. I hate bacteria and viruses that cause vomiting, diarrhea and other things. Jeff |
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Difference between Asthma and Bronchitis in Toddlers
your fit the profile of a psychopath Jeff, people with No Conscience.
Business before Children. No Sympathy. Reptiles. You should drink chlorine, your kind talk ****, so eat it too. cheers |
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