asthma discussion

[GwenR]

My 7 years-old daughter was diagnosed with asthma. Now I'm desperately looking for info about asthmatics because I don't know anything about this. I thought it would never touch me, but I was wrong.
I read tones of articles about asthma, and I need your advice. I need to buy a purifier. I know, that there are special air-purifiers for this case, so I need one of them. One guy on asthma.net advised me to check this one (https://houseweather.org/best-whole-house-air-purifier/#product2), what do you think. He said that purifiers for allergies are as good as for asthmatics because they intended to catch the smallest particles of triggers in the air. What things should I know about this disease as a parent? If you have asthmatic kid please, share your experience!
Thanks in advance

[Seventies Rock]

I have asthma, everyones asthma is different and we all have different triggers. I would find your daughter a allergist/pulmonologist.

I've used air filters in the past and they never really did much for me...but that's me and like I said everyone is different. I looked at the one you listed and something that jumped out at me was this warning "Ozone generation can pose risks to those with respiratory problems", I'm not sure what that means exactly but talking to a doctor about it might be a good move before you invest in something like that.

[graciegirl]

I have asthma, everyones asthma is different and we all have different triggers. I would find your daughter a allergist/pulmonologist.

I've used air filters in the past and they never really did much for me...but that's me and like I said everyone is different. I looked at the one you listed and something that jumped out at me was this warning "Ozone generation can pose risks to those with respiratory problems", I'm not sure what that means exactly but talking to a doctor about it might be a good move before you invest in something like that.

Listen to him. Maybe start with a pediatrician. There are more of them then there are pulmonologists here in this area. Perhaps he/she can send you to a nearby area for a pulmonologist. Please take it VERY seriously. Sending positive thoughts your way.

[Seventies Rock]

Yes..it's something that should be taken very seriously and you want to have a good doctor that is familiar with your daughters medical history. I go to the Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center in Lady lake. I get my allergy shot there and they also address my asthma with various regularly scheduled testing and monitoring. I think they just opened another office in Brownwood. For me, the key is always preventative..to over simply things..I'm aware of what aggravates my asthma and I try to avoid it.

[Seventies Rock]

strange...I wrote a reply to this and it disappeared...I'll try again.

Yes, asthma is something to be taken seriously and having a doctor in place who knows your daughter's history is important. I go to the Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center in Lady Lake. They give me my allergy shot as well as help monitor and treat my asthma. I believe they have just opened a second office in Brownwood.

[DeanFL]

I have asthma, everyones asthma is different and we all have different triggers. I would find your daughter a allergist/pulmonologist.

I've used air filters in the past and they never really did much for me...but that's me and like I said everyone is different. I looked at the one you listed and something that jumped out at me was this warning "Ozone generation can pose risks to those with respiratory problems", I'm not sure what that means exactly but talking to a doctor about it might be a good move before you invest in something like that.

I have asthma, since childhood. Good news, it got me out of Vietnam draft- my number was 8 in '66. Bad news - not many in my case - triggered by cold weather/exertion. Inhalers - preventitive & emergency (always with me). Bottom line - DO NOT take anything for granted - it can be deadly. DEFINITELY see a Specialist! It can be very treatable but ONLY by a Dr.
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[blueash]

Please do not follow the medical advise you get on TOTV. You need to get your information from someone who knows your daughter's history and condition. Important to note, while most children with asthma have evidence of some allergies when tested either using blood or skin tests, the evidence that their asthma attacks are triggered by those allergies is weak in most cases. So do not jump to the conclusion that if you only controlled allergens all would be great.

The five most common triggers of pediatric asthma are colds [viral upper respiratory illnesses], allergy exposure, exercise, emotional stress, and cold air [not an issue in Florida].

Food allergies are a rare trigger, but not never. Cat dander, pollen, mold and dust mites can be issues for some.

Learn how to correctly use a rescue inhaler with a spacer. All those people you see doing a rapid inhalation are doing it wrong. There are two kinds of medications. Those to reduce the likelihood of having an attack and others to reverse the airway narrowing once it happens. Learn the difference. Use the preventatives as directed and you will need the rescue medications much less often.

HERE (https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/allergies-asthma/Pages/Asthma-Triggers-and-What-to-do-About-Them.aspx) is a good source. There are others. Unless you have clear evidence that allergens are a trigger I would not be focusing on fancy air filters.

Also NO SMOKING