CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) EXPERT FORUM
3yr. old uses Albuterol/Atrovent

3yr. old uses Albuterol/Atrovent

Is this cuased by asthma that is in a stage of COPD at this early in age? Or should she not be taking this at her age cause the drug involves steriods? I need answers PLEASE!!!!!
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Definitely not COPD but the presence of emphysema associated with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) would be possible at age 3.  Ask your child's doctor about this, and about why he/she advised the use of Atrovent.

It is more likely that your daughter has asthma.  Atrovent is not recommended for routine use for the treatment of asthma, especially in children, because of the absence of evidence on safety and efficacy.  It is probably safe and effective, but we just don't have the evidence for children under the age of twelve.  Other drugs, in addition to albuterol, have been approved at this age and they include Singulair and inhaled steroids.  His current albuterol/atrovent does not contain a steroid.
Please read our asthma information to learn more.
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