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Pulmicort plus Singulair - too much for a 4 year old?
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Pulmicort plus Singulair - too much for a 4 year old?
by MissusBadger, Mar 28, 2008 01:51PM
Hello -
My four year old, allergic to cats, dogs, peanuts and eggs, also has eczema and asthma. He takes 4mg chewable Singulair bid (pm) and .5mg Pulmicort respules via a nebulizer, also bid (am).
Can I use the Pulmicort only? He has been on the Singulair for 6 months now, and his eczema is getting progrssively worse. I use pure, raw Shea butter as needed and Atopiclair (which contains butyrospermum parkii anyway) or Triamcinolone for three days, three times a day, as needed.
I am concerned the Singulair is worsening his eczema.
My four year old, allergic to cats, dogs, peanuts and eggs, also has eczema and asthma. He takes 4mg chewable Singulair bid (pm) and .5mg Pulmicort respules via a nebulizer, also bid (am).
Can I use the Pulmicort only? He has been on the Singulair for 6 months now, and his eczema is getting progrssively worse. I use pure, raw Shea butter as needed and Atopiclair (which contains butyrospermum parkii anyway) or Triamcinolone for three days, three times a day, as needed.
I am concerned the Singulair is worsening his eczema.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Apr 01, 2008 03:21PM
, Apr 01, 2008 03:21PM
It is unlikely that Singulair® (montelukast sodium) is responsible for worsening of your son's eczema. There are few reports but they suggest that Singulair® (montelukast sodium) may actually relieve eczema. In any event, we would advise you not to discontinue the Singulair® (montelukast sodium) until you are able to discuss it with his doctor.
You may want to seek a second opinion at a center that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and research of eczema, such as the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado.
You may want to seek a second opinion at a center that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and research of eczema, such as the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado.
