RAD

[kayboo1441]

i have RAD
i was woundering if i can get rid of it?
why does it hurt my cheast so much?

[mom2aunt1]

my 6 years old son had rad. does anyone have any ways on how to comfort it or does it go away i just want to get as much information on it as possiable if anyone can help please please please

[kenkeith]

Reactive airways disease (RAD) is another term for asthma that is used when the problem is not clearly asthma. Has there been a differential for asthma or RAD.   To know for sure if the symptoms are due to asthma you  will need to have testing done.  Generally testing starts with a simple breathing test called spirometry.  This respiratory test provides detailed information about how his lungs are working.  It will show if there is obstruction of the airways.

The underlying cause would/could be inflammation in the airways that  cause wheezing and/or coughing.  Many infections, including pneumonia, can cause inflammation of the airways of the lungs.  Even after the infection has cleared, it is possible for the inflammation to linger.  This inflammation can last a couple of weeks.  Sometimes this inflammation may linger for 3 to 6 months.  The inflammation will eventually go away on it own.  However using a long-term control medicine, like Advair, Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol), should help clear it away quicker.



Sometimes this test is repeated after he has used a rescue inhaler like albuterol.  When there is a 20% increase the test is positive for asthma.  Advair� Diskus� (fluticasone/salmeterol) and albuterol as needed are recommended for the treatment for asthma.



While exercise does not increase lung capacity, it does improve the efficiency of the lung to deliver oxygen.  There is less demand with a regular exercise program.  Exercise may also make your husband feel better.