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I have decided that asthma sucks

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allieBongo · 02/04/2007 17:47

just wanted to get that off my chest

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misdee · 02/04/2007 17:49

dd1 would agree with you.

Nbg · 02/04/2007 17:49

I'll agree with that too.

You suffer with it AB or your children?

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allieBongo · 02/04/2007 17:51

my poor dd. just been on the childrens ward for 2 days and she looks horrendous. it seems to be getting worse and worse

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Nbg · 02/04/2007 17:53

Aww poor little girl
Is she on steroids?

drosophila · 02/04/2007 17:55

Is it connected to an infection? DS has asthma and was recently prescribed Singulair and we are awaiting to see if he is one of the lucky one's that it works for. It can be amazing for some people. Worth asking about.

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allieBongo · 02/04/2007 17:55

oh yes. 4 a day since friday, ten puffs every 2-4 hour of ventolin, 2 lots if becotide, antibiotics and lots if cream for her poor skin. she is so hyper she has run me ragged all over the ward

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allieBongo · 02/04/2007 17:56

what is singulair?? she seem to get bad when she has a cold or virus, but they think she has reacted to something this time

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Nbg · 02/04/2007 17:56

Crikey! Thats alot!

I hope it eases for her soon.

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allieBongo · 02/04/2007 17:57

thank you nbg. she's on the mend i hope

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brimfull · 02/04/2007 17:59

I second the singulair,it has done wonders for ds.Apparently works for people who have allergy related asthma.

drosophila · 02/04/2007 17:59

SINGULAIR® (montelukast sodium) is a prescription medicine approved to help control asthma in adults and children as young as 12 months and to help relieve the symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies (outdoor allergies in adults and children as young as 2 years, and indoor allergies in adults and children as young as 6 months).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SINGULAIR should be taken once a day, as prescribed. SINGULAIR is available by prescription only.

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allieBongo · 02/04/2007 18:01

thanks for that. I have to go back to outpatients next week. Will ask about it

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drosophila · 02/04/2007 18:01

A bit more -

What is Singulair?
? Singulair is a leukotriene (loo-koe-try-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are substances in the body that are associated with the inflammation and constriction of airway muscles and the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, all of which occur during an asthma attack.
? Singulair is used to prevent asthma attacks. Singulair is also used in the treatment of seasonal nasal allergies.
? Singulair may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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