Children's Asthma

[LiddleBoy's Momma]

Hey, everyone - I am new to this forum. My son was officially diagnosed with asthma at 5 1/2. For the past year, I've convinced myself he (we) were getting better (with the use of inhalers & various other meds). However, a recent visit to his pediatrician said otherwise. He has had all of his asthma meds increased and other meds added in. The child who was once the fastest in the class, can barely out run his 3 yr old brother. He was so devastated by the fact he had to go on more medicine and increase his dosage. Thankfully, he is a wonderful child, who takes his meds faithfully & w/out problems.

We've had him allergy tested, and nothing significant came up. In fact, we are having trouble finding his specific triggers. We know of some like exercise (and he is extremely active), cold weather, damp weather, etc. We have been with his ENT (who has an allergist in house) since he was 1 1/2 yrs old. We have wonderful doctors (specialist & ped) who are doing everything they can to help. He has had 4 ear tube surgeries, the most recent 3 wks ago. Even though everyone is doing what they can - I can't help but feel sad and frustrated for my son. And to make matters worse my mil refuses to acknowledge that he has asthma - because I've never had to take him to the ER with an asthma attack.

I just wanted to connect with other moms out there who might be experiencing something similar to me.

[seedeefly]

asthma is hard for the dr. because they cant tell you they have it till they are 6yrs but if you have a family history they they will but its not affical.

i know this because i have it and so does my 5yrs old son and my 15yr old brother.
also my brother has been in the hospital over 30 time for it (we lost count) he was in about every 5wks till he was 5yrs old and almost died a few times to. now hes doing great he only takes his meds about once a week now so hes kinda out grown it he even plays basketball with the school.