Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Young Children With Asthma- Needing Advice!!
Well.. I'm in an odd spot right now... sorry I dont have new and interesting tidbits to rant about... but.. i guess life has just gotten too serious for my funny bone the last few months... Our pediatrician finally took us seriously today- and for whatever reason- i'm not relieved- i actually feel a bit anxious now... Owen starts using an inhaler 4 times a day as of tonight... and well.. i guess it just feels a little too real now.. like i'm not just that crazy mom who worries too much.. this is a real problem that could create real obstacles.. and i'm trying not to look at it negatively- but i think it will take me a while to adjust... anyway- for those of you out there with young children who have asthma.. i have a question- how in the world do you get them to use it when they're not having an attack?? (our pediatrician wants us to use it routinely every 6 hours and he HATES the taste of it... i mean.. i'm sure i could get him to take it if he was having an attack and seriously couldnt catch a breath (I hope!!) but.. he just cries and doesnt want to take it (he's 2 just so you know... will be 3 in june)- we have the aerochamber. but he doesnt want to put it in his mouth-- what can we do?? (oh and did i mention inhalers are insanely expensive?? lol) :) even with insurance its a new 30$ a month bill! didnt see that coming!
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If you can't get him to take the inhaler can you get the liquid form. We were given ambederal (sp) in a liquid form for Justin. Its not as effective but none the less better than an inhaler you cant get him to take. Justin's only had two attacks and last time he had a just cold I had to fight for the ambederal but the liquid form seems to be ok.
Maybe reward him after he takes the inhaler with an M&M or two...?
lol- not with an M&M :) because we will no longer support that company among other reasons- but- thanks for the idea :) - I wound up getting an alternate spacer from a friend of mine who's son had to use it when he got pneumonia this year- it has a face mask and has been much easier :)
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