Pulmicort

hi.  my son was just given pulmicort by his doctor for his asthma.  he has yet to start taking the med and i really don't know that much about it.  i found some info about the drug at www.treating-asthma.com and ive talked to our doctor many times, but im still unsure about how he will react. hes only 6 (and our only child) and weve only known about the asthma for about 3 mos.  has anyone had any personal experience with this med that might be able to help me out?  should i be worried?  or am i just being overprotective?

Post Edited (Riley) : 4/29/2005 10:09:45 AM (GMT-6)

thanks so much teri!  this def helps a bit, and i am feeling more comfortable with the medication every time my son takes it.  i have not spoken yet to our pharmacist specifically about the drug, but that is great advice, i'm not really sure why i didn't think of it before.  thanks again, and i'll be sure to keep you posted.

My 8 year-old takes Pulmicort for a few weeks any time he has the first signs of a cold, and throughout the worst of his pollen season (May and June at least). This is his 2nd or 3rd year on it. At first I didn't have him use it enough because I was worried about it's being a steroid, but eventually his allergist reassured me that the low dose is unlikely to cause any problems. The allergist said that Pulmicort provides great prevention by keeping the lungs in good shape, so my son is less likely to have asthma symptoms (and be less likely to need rescue med's). He used to do the respules, though he hated the mask and having to protect his eyes. Now he uses the inhaler, and though I'm not convinced that he's consistent at inhaling it very well, I like that he doesn't mind it and that it's quick. I still worry a little, but it seems much better than having symptoms!

Teri,

Thank you so much for such a welcoming and encouraging response! We've actually avoided the baseball, since May is my son's worst month of the year from the pollen, but he loves racquetball, so he can have a great sport without the pollen.

It's amazing that you have posted more than 1,900 times in less than 2 years. You must have brought lots of good cheer to these boards!

Jill

I like talking to myself! lol :)

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"Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas

Actually, Jill, I'm happy you posted again and let me know that your son is okay and active in sports!  Any type of activity is healthy for them and makes life a lot better for them!

Thanks for the nice thoughts!

Hugs, Teri

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"Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas

Riley and Jill,

I'm just checking on you and your children and hoping all is well?!

Hugs, Teri :)

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"Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas

Thanks. We've been having rain every day. While for most people that is not good news, for us it's great since the rain keeps washing the pollen out of the air. So, all is well!