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Hyperative Airways Pediatric
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Hyperative Airways Pediatric
by Maeuschen, Nov 17, 2006 12:00AM
We were just told that our 15 month old son has Hyperactive Airways. Since he was 6 month old his Pediatrician gave him Xopenex and Pulicort and when he was around 9 month of age she added Zyrtec! The side effects from Pulmicort and Zyrtec alone make my head swindle! I have had enough of all these medication and want to give him natural relief which is available in Whole Food Markets. What do you think? What exactly does it mean for a 15 month old boy to have hyperactive airways? Can it worsen to something else? One of the Pediatricians told us that some infants develop such things and in some cases it may go away around the second year of age! Is this correct? Can this heal itself? If it does, what should I pay close attention to to support the healing?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Dec 06, 2006 12:00AM
, Dec 06, 2006 12:00AM
Airway hyper-reactivity is a fairly common problem in young children. In some of these children it simply goes away over time. In others, it becomes asthma. The most common association for those children who develop asthma is their family history of allergy or asthma.
As far as "natural medications", these usually do not hurt a child and may provide relief for a few. However, they should not be a substitute for the Pulmicort Respules™ (budesonide inhalation suspension) and Xopenex® Inhalation Solution (levalbuterol). If your child has wheezing and coughing these two medications are excellent medications to control these symptoms.
If you continue to have concerns, you may ask your pediatrician to see a specialist who deals with children who have similar problems as your child. These are usually pediatric pulmonologists or pediatric allergists.
As far as "natural medications", these usually do not hurt a child and may provide relief for a few. However, they should not be a substitute for the Pulmicort Respules™ (budesonide inhalation suspension) and Xopenex® Inhalation Solution (levalbuterol). If your child has wheezing and coughing these two medications are excellent medications to control these symptoms.
If you continue to have concerns, you may ask your pediatrician to see a specialist who deals with children who have similar problems as your child. These are usually pediatric pulmonologists or pediatric allergists.
