what are the regular asthma meds for children?

Question

my children are on alot of meds and i'm not real sure the diagnosis is even right. ages 5 and 6.

Answer 1

I have been an asthmatic for my whole life, and I have been on the same medication for that whole time. I use the albuterol inhaler when needed, but not more than once every four hours. I have also used advair, and singulair regularly, but only recently. Young children should not be medicated, or at least it is my belief that they should not be heavily medicated if it can at all be avoided. Advair is amazing, it is a long term release medicine that has three seperate doses, 50/50, 150/50, 250/50. If possible put your child on the 50/50. Advair is the most popularly prescribed asthma controlling medicine. It is also reputable, and has no side effects. Singulair I was often put on after flair ups due to allergies since singulair regulates asthma and allergies.

I think the best thing for you to do is to find out what triggers your child has, for instance I have climate induced asthma, your child may have allergy indiced asthma. And please please find a doctor that will support your views on medication, there is no reason for your child to be a walking pharmacy. Good Luck!!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Not sure about the regular meds but asmtha is more of a function of an overtaxed immune system overreacting to allergens. It has been defeated in many people with grape seed extract. Plus getting rid of the toxic chemicals in your home like Lysol, Dawn dishsoap, Lysterine, etc etc. All of these contain irritants like formeldehyde. Safe, non-toxic products are easy to get from companies like Melaleuca and at a savings over what you might be paying now.

Answer 4

I agree with elle. My daughter has been on singular for a long time, she's 7 now. She also takes a generic Claritin for allergies and has asthma totally under control.

Answer 5

My daughters have asthma. They take Pulmacort as their regular daily med, with Albuterol or Xopenex as needed.

Answer 6

My son takes Singulair and Advair everyday(almost). His asthma is triggered by pet allergies for one. He can now be around cat, etc. with no problems...although we still avoid that contact with the animals it if possible.

Answer 7

My nephew has regular asthma episodes and he takes advair, singulair, pulmicort, and sometimes Orapred. But the Orapred makes him have bad mood swings and nightmares.