Inhalers for my son

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Margreen New Member Date Joined Nov 2007 Total Posts : 2	Posted 11/11/2007 3:10 PM (GMT -6)
	Hello, I’m new to the forum, but I would like to ask your advice and see if I could get some answers on a couple questions. I have a son (7 years old), who was diagnosed with asthma a year ago. The problem is that he keeps forgetting to take his medicine (inhalers) – which really worries me! Both the doctor and my husband and I have talked to him about it several times, but it doesn’t seem to stick with him for a long time. I believe that if I could somehow turn the process of taking the medicine into something fun, it would be easier for him to remember it. Therefore, can anyone recommend any kind of electronic device or different/alternative inhalers that could turn taking the medicine into an interactive process? I have seen the recent discussions on this forum regarding loosing inhalers and being unaware of the importance of taking the medicine, but do any of you have any other ideas or advice? I was thinking of something like inhalers with built-in games or electronic inhalers that demanded some kind of interaction with the user? Thank you so much MarionG Post Edited (Margreen) : 11/11/2007 1:19:18 PM (GMT-7) Back to Top

Another Day Veteran Member Date Joined Mar 2007 Total Posts : 1055	Posted 11/11/2007 7:46 PM (GMT -6)
	Marion, First of all I want to welcome you to HealingWell. I am sorry to say I don't have any suggestions for you. I am 56 years old and have had asthma for five years. Hopefully, someone will come along soon who be able to give you some suggestions. Does your soon see an allergist? If so, you might call their office and ask for ideas. I am sure he is not the only seven year old with this problem. Please keep coming back. Take care! Carla Moderator, Allergies/Asthma Help support the forums so we can support you: http://www.healingwell.com/donate Epilepsy, asthma, GERD, depression, hypothyroidism, tinnitus Back to Top

Chartreux Veteran Member Date Joined Aug 2006 Total Posts : 9664	Posted 11/12/2007 10:16 AM (GMT -6)
	Sorry, I don't have any idea to help. I agree with Carla that your son should be seeing a asthma/allergy doctor, if he's not seeing one already. I wish you good luck with finding something. There are children books with asthma you might look into that. Do a google search on Asthma books for kids. Hope that helps. Keep us posted and Take Care......... ************************ * Asthma * Allergies * Osteoarthritis * Spinal Stenosis * Mild DDD * Enlarged Pituitary Gland * Fibromyalgia ************************* Patient: "I always see spots with my eyes" Doctor: "Didn't the new glasses help?" Patient "Yes, now I see the spots clearer" Back to Top

Red_34 Elite Member Date Joined Apr 2004 Total Posts : 23551	Posted 11/12/2007 11:44 AM (GMT -6)
	The only suggestion I can think of is maybe find a way to attach the inhaler to a lanyard that he wears around his neck and maybe clip a med reminder timer on the lanyard. The reminders can be found at some pharmacies or medical supply stores. Or even a watch with an alarm. In the meantime, keep drilling the importance of his medication into his head :) ^{@--->--SHERRY--<---@} ^{Left sided Uc -'92 - Colazal, 6mp, Prilosec, Biotin, Forvia, Pro-Bio} ^{Allergies - Singulair, Astelin(got the script - just haven't tried it yet!)} ^{Secondary Reynauds Syndrome - '04 - Norvasc} ^{Fibromyalgia - '06} ^{PLEASE HELP HEALINGWELL CONTINUE TO HELP OTHERS BY CLICKING HERE: DONATE} ^{@--->--Moderator for Allergies/Asthma and Co-moderator for UC--<---@} http://www.myspace.com/82595818 Back to Top

Notwheezy New Member Date Joined Oct 2007 Total Posts : 7	Posted 11/13/2007 3:23 PM (GMT -6)
	A really cool website for more child friendly info: aanma.org They are full of info. and have a liitle interactive page for kids. Asthma, COPD, Fibromyalgia, OA, Depression,Hysterectomy,RLS, Anorexia(recovering) Back to Top

Margreen New Member Date Joined Nov 2007 Total Posts : 2	Posted 11/19/2007 4:47 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi all, Thank you for your very useful response. I will definitely look into your advice. Thanks again Back to Top

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