tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309855115602137306.post8226541390453204007..comments2023-10-06T00:37:55.206-07:00Comments on Minion Madness: Asthma, Inhalers and Allergies, Oh My!Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04433053001230927650noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309855115602137306.post-39995829283930860402011-07-12T07:34:43.079-07:002011-07-12T07:34:43.079-07:00Long-ish reply. As in all illnesses, this should o...Long-ish reply. As in all illnesses, this should only be taken as anecdotical (with a dash of my own opinions as an asthma-allergy kid) since each case is unique and requires individual care (but of course, you know that already).<br /><br />Mom saved my life at age 3 by rushing me to the ER, ignoring the red tape at the waiting room and busting through the doors and finding a doctor. Since then, she was totally overprotective. Mistake No. 1. There is a fine line between being cautious and being a hoverer and a master of the prohibited (in my case: ice cream, laughter, exercise). You might want to find a place where both you and your kids feel comfortable with the safety measures.<br /><br />About the inhaler: we learned quite late that most formulas cause tachycardia (accelerated heart rate). Luckily I never had the need for overuse. 3 doses a day is pushing it, but again, if you're giving your kids some kind of freedom, a heavier use of the inhaler might be a trade-off.<br /><br />I got my asthma under control in some sort of esoteric way. I underwent a two-year treatment where I would have monthly shots of "something" and daily drops of "other something". This doctor was famous exclusively for curing asthma, so he was booked solid most of the time. Looking back, the treatment was probably based on corticosteroids, which did have physical side effects (gain weight, hormonal imbalance, acne) but it was nothing serious and it got rid of the main health hazard, so, again, a trade-off.<br /><br />Now, the allergies: i live in a place (Mexico) with, perhaps, more environmental impact than other places. Food, water and air are more hazardous. Perhaps that's why, despite being hereditary, my allergies are not that severe. They consist only of random sneezing (and this is not seasonal, happens yearlong) and a mild nasal congestion. Since for me it constitutes more of a nuisance than a real health risk, I prefer to weather the episodes out than to submit to countless needle pricks and pills, but again, this is only my case.<br /><br />Hope this is insightful. In any case, it's good to share. Good luck and best wishes.Juan Pablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02025522022261499847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309855115602137306.post-44858292117457260282011-07-12T07:14:36.393-07:002011-07-12T07:14:36.393-07:00I agree, I no longer go anywhere without an inhale...I agree, I no longer go anywhere without an inhaler and some Benedryl. I also have an epipen that I keep close by, but usually some Benedryl and an inhaler is all I need. <br /><br />This summer with the high temps has been hard on my asthma, but I'm hoping that ounce of prevention will prevent me from having too many bad days.Jennnoreply@blogger.com