Comments on: Not Freaking Out About the Swine Flu http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/ Is your kid an inferior breather? Mine, too. Let's talk. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:20:05 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Rob http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/comment-page-1/#comment-5884 Rob Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:11:54 +0000 http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/#comment-5884 I have a daughter that is 11. She has asthma that seems to be onset by colds, flu's and allergies. She was quite severe when she was 3-7 years of age. She is also allergic to egg. The shot is out the door. We have had multi nights in the hospital over past asthma attacks. Extremely scary moments for any parent. Any ideas..... I have a daughter that is 11. She has asthma that seems to be onset by colds, flu’s and allergies.
She was quite severe when she was 3-7 years of age.
She is also allergic to egg. The shot is out the door.
We have had multi nights in the hospital over past asthma attacks. Extremely scary moments for any parent.
Any ideas…..

]]> By: Anna http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/comment-page-1/#comment-5810 Anna Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:30:42 +0000 http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/#comment-5810 My six year old son, my husband and I are all recovering from swine flu. We all have asthma which was well controlled with inhaled steroids prior to the onset of the flu. If we hadn't had on hand a nebulizer and albuterol and oral prednisone for emergencies, I don't think we would have made it. This flu makes you feel like your lungs are made of bricks and no matter how hard you work, you just can't move any air into your body. Our pulse oxygens dropped and stayed in the low 80s no matter what we tried. Because we are an hour away from the nearest hospital, I try to keep enough emergency supplies on hand so that we can address a crisis- but we each still had to go to hospital for more treatment. It's a horrible horrible disease and I hope no one reading this gets it. My six year old son, my husband and I are all recovering from swine flu. We all have asthma which was well controlled with inhaled steroids prior to the onset of the flu. If we hadn’t had on hand a nebulizer and albuterol and oral prednisone for emergencies, I don’t think we would have made it. This flu makes you feel like your lungs are made of bricks and no matter how hard you work, you just can’t move any air into your body. Our pulse oxygens dropped and stayed in the low 80s no matter what we tried. Because we are an hour away from the nearest hospital, I try to keep enough emergency supplies on hand so that we can address a crisis- but we each still had to go to hospital for more treatment. It’s a horrible horrible disease and I hope no one reading this gets it.

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]]> By: Amy http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/comment-page-1/#comment-4263 Amy Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:30:48 +0000 http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/#comment-4263 Hi Louise-- I'll have a new post up later tonight about school/fall flu season/vaccines, etc. A LOT of readers have been emailing me about this very topic. Hi Louise–
I’ll have a new post up later tonight about school/fall flu season/vaccines, etc. A LOT of readers have been emailing me about this very topic.

]]> By: Louise http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/comment-page-1/#comment-4260 Louise Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:28:14 +0000 http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/#comment-4260 Well with August nearly here, I am becoming more and more concerned about the return of school and my asthmatic son being exposed to H1N1. So much so, that I have been researching homeschool programs and wondering whether I should homeschool both my children until they are vaccinated. I intend to discuss this with their school this week. Has anyone else thought out this? Well with August nearly here, I am becoming more and more concerned about the return of school and my asthmatic son being exposed to H1N1. So much so, that I have been researching homeschool programs and wondering whether I should homeschool both my children until they are vaccinated. I intend to discuss this with their school this week. Has anyone else thought out this?

]]> By: Sandra http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/comment-page-1/#comment-4242 Sandra Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:39:06 +0000 http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/#comment-4242 Vaccination news is not good, I heard today that there's a snag. Something to do with a low yield in the eggs? Not good Vaccination news is not good, I heard today that there’s a snag. Something to do with a low yield in the eggs? Not good

]]> By: Sandra http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/comment-page-1/#comment-4234 Sandra Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:31:08 +0000 http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/#comment-4234 Well, I went to the doctor's today and am glad I did. We're so lucky to have such a good doctor, she allayed some of my fears. I'm thankful that my children have a very mild form of asthma, although I'm aware this is by no means any guarantee. So, I had noticed 2 weeks ago after I'd taken him for his 2nd MMR and 4-6yr quadracelle jab that he hadnt had his pneumo congugate jab...at all, ever and I wondered if that was why he developed pneumonia when the rest of us hadnt from the same bug, anyway she agrees he should definitely have it, I'm relieved because when it comes to complications...obviously the more protection the better. I told her I'd read some mothers were confused as to whether or not to build up their children's lungs with the cortico-steroid puffer or whether it would do more harm since it lowers their immune system. I told her I had stopped giving this to my 2 year old a couple of weeks ago since his cough had completely gone, no symptoms at all. She advised this is the best thing, if they don't need it, don't give it, the right balance is what's needed, so I guess I'd advise anyone who's wondering to consult their own doctor. Another good thing she said, if they display flu symptoms at all (not a cold) get them assessed straightaway, don't phone the health line cos they'll just tell you to give them fever reducing drugs etc... she said put a mask on them and take them in, they're children! I think regarding school that I've decided unless it's rife in our area he can go to school but he wont take the bus, i'll drive him until him and his brother are vaccinated which the health unit here expect some time in October. He's on the bus for an hour, with children from other schools too, so.....enclosed space. I will do everything I can to stop them getting it, but if they get it we'll deal with it immediately, no delay Well, I went to the doctor’s today and am glad I did. We’re so lucky to have such a good doctor, she allayed some of my fears. I’m thankful that my children have a very mild form of asthma, although I’m aware this is by no means any guarantee. So, I had noticed 2 weeks ago after I’d taken him for his 2nd MMR and 4-6yr quadracelle jab that he hadnt had his pneumo congugate jab…at all, ever and I wondered if that was why he developed pneumonia when the rest of us hadnt from the same bug, anyway she agrees he should definitely have it, I’m relieved because when it comes to complications…obviously the more protection the better. I told her I’d read some mothers were confused as to whether or not to build up their children’s lungs with the cortico-steroid puffer or whether it would do more harm since it lowers their immune system. I told her I had stopped giving this to my 2 year old a couple of weeks ago since his cough had completely gone, no symptoms at all. She advised this is the best thing, if they don’t need it, don’t give it, the right balance is what’s needed, so I guess I’d advise anyone who’s wondering to consult their own doctor. Another good thing she said, if they display flu symptoms at all (not a cold) get them assessed straightaway, don’t phone the health line cos they’ll just tell you to give them fever reducing drugs etc… she said put a mask on them and take them in, they’re children! I think regarding school that I’ve decided unless it’s rife in our area he can go to school but he wont take the bus, i’ll drive him until him and his brother are vaccinated which the health unit here expect some time in October. He’s on the bus for an hour, with children from other schools too, so…..enclosed space. I will do everything I can to stop them getting it, but if they get it we’ll deal with it immediately, no delay

]]> By: Amy http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/comment-page-1/#comment-4227 Amy Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:03:20 +0000 http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/#comment-4227 Hi Sandra--Thanks for stopping by & giving your input. I'm extremely nervous about school starting in the fall, too. My kids are a little older than yours--10 (the asthmatic) and 7--which helps the worry somewhat, but we all know how schools are germ factories. I've been keeping an eye on vaccination news--hopefully we'll hear more about it soon. Hi Sandra–Thanks for stopping by & giving your input. I’m extremely nervous about school starting in the fall, too. My kids are a little older than yours–10 (the asthmatic) and 7–which helps the worry somewhat, but we all know how schools are germ factories.

I’ve been keeping an eye on vaccination news–hopefully we’ll hear more about it soon.

]]> By: Sandra http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/comment-page-1/#comment-4220 Sandra Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:11:30 +0000 http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/#comment-4220 Glad to have found this site. My 2 boys (2 and 4 years old) both have asthma...only seems to be sickness induced and thankfully they've never had a full-on asthma attack but it does seem to make them terribly ill when they have a cold or flu. In March this year my son came home from school with a cough, 2 days later i was told he had pneumonia along with a throat and ear infection, antibiotics cleared this up quickly, it was only in his left lung thankfully, my 2 year old, a week later developed an ear infection, bronchitis and bronchiolitis, again antibiotics and blue and orange puffers. Personally, I'm worried out of my head, i see the doctor in 2 days to ask for advice, we've bought a lot of Tylenol and Advil for us and kids, the masks is it N95 or something? dry and tinned food, have emergency numbers on the fridge and a bag packed in case of hospitalization...i really dont want my son going back to school until him and his brother have been vaccinated.....but hey i dont want to panic Glad to have found this site. My 2 boys (2 and 4 years old) both have asthma…only seems to be sickness induced and thankfully they’ve never had a full-on asthma attack but it does seem to make them terribly ill when they have a cold or flu. In March this year my son came home from school with a cough, 2 days later i was told he had pneumonia along with a throat and ear infection, antibiotics cleared this up quickly, it was only in his left lung thankfully, my 2 year old, a week later developed an ear infection, bronchitis and bronchiolitis, again antibiotics and blue and orange puffers. Personally, I’m worried out of my head, i see the doctor in 2 days to ask for advice, we’ve bought a lot of Tylenol and Advil for us and kids, the masks is it N95 or something? dry and tinned food, have emergency numbers on the fridge and a bag packed in case of hospitalization…i really dont want my son going back to school until him and his brother have been vaccinated…..but hey i dont want to panic

]]> By: Amy http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/comment-page-1/#comment-4097 Amy Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:16:47 +0000 http://www.theasthmamom.com/2009/04/27/not-freaking-out-about-the-swine-flu/#comment-4097 Hi Kim, So happy you were able to keep your 3 year-old healthy and flu-free. I can relate--I am the Queen of Quarantine when something particularly vicious enters my household! It's my understanding that the regular seasonal flu vaccine has "possibly" helped people with the swine flu, but only by an insignificant, practically unmeasurable amount. Anyone else with more info/corrections on that, please add your comment. Definitely, I'd ask the dr. either way, and FYI---should everyone need swine flu vaccines this fall, the news has been reporting that would make a total of 3 shots for most people: one for seasonal flu, and two for swine flu. Hi Kim,
So happy you were able to keep your 3 year-old healthy and flu-free. I can relate–I am the Queen of Quarantine when something particularly vicious enters my household!

It’s my understanding that the regular seasonal flu vaccine has “possibly” helped people with the swine flu, but only by an insignificant, practically unmeasurable amount. Anyone else with more info/corrections on that, please add your comment.

Definitely, I’d ask the dr. either way, and FYI—should everyone need swine flu vaccines this fall, the news has been reporting that would make a total of 3 shots for most people: one for seasonal flu, and two for swine flu.

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