cough variant asthma??

 

Hi and welcome :) My son has that type of asthma as well. Right now he is on Asmanex, Albuterol, Singulair (sometimes) and occasionally Allegra. His coughing has subsided somewhat but he stills coughs. He is just getting over a cold but I found that at night when he would coughing bad from his cold, I would give him Vicks Cough and Cold medicine and miracously his coughing eased significantly. Have you tried giving your daughter an Otc cough medicine?

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I have tried so many OTC meds! This may sound awful, but a few weeks ago I gave her a 1/2 tsp. of my older daughters rx cough med. It was from a while back and I just happened to have a little left. It worked! Of course that's probably because it made her so sleepy because it contained codeine. I told the doctor and she said she doesn't like to prescribe cough med. for asthmatics. And I told her that when you or your child hasn't slept well in a few days you'll try anything! But that was a one time thing because it's all gone. So now we'll just wait it out like we ususally do. I just wish there was something I could give her that wouldn't make her tired, but would stop that awful cough! Maybe someone will see this and be able to give me some tips! Thanks so much for responding!

Dear Jessdud: If your daughter is allergic to dust mites, do you have her pillow & mattress encased w/protector? Using a simple saline nasal spray will also help since this will just cleanse the celia (tiny hairs in the nasal air passages) and keep the dust mites from "hanging around." Running a humidifier in the room will also help. Talk to her teacher if there are any plants in her classroom since she is allergic to pollen. If the teacher uses chalk, make sure your daughter is not close to the front of the room (dry markers are much better for children).

Now that it's winter, a lot of people use fireplaces. Fireplaces, scented candles, BBQing w/brickets should be avoided by asthmatics. Also if you go to a fast foot rest (such as Burger King) who cooks on open fire grill, the smoke is absorbed by food and not good for asthmatics. Asthmatics' airways are always slightly inflammed (not enough to be aware of) and trigger control is number one priority. An ounce of prevention is definitely worth a lb of cure w/an asthmatic.

Good luck & hope your daughter feels better soon.

The above info is for educational purposes only and not meant as medical advice.