15 month old diagnosed with asthma & ezcema

[fifivroom]

Hi everyone, my beautiful baby boy Lucas has just been diagnosed with asthma. I don't even know what I am seeking by writing this post but I just need help and reassurance I guess.

I know nothing about childhood asthma and the doctor wasn't all that clear about it. In calling the asthma foundation on Monday to see if they can recommend someone I could see to get me more informed and I am also going to see another doctor just to get a second opinion.

Is it serious? Are there different types of asthma? Should I be worried about him having an asthma attack after running around Outside over exerting himself? I just feel so uninformed and helpless!!! I just want my healthy baby boy back :(

[mummykitty]

:wave: my son was also diagnosed with both Athsma and eczema and we found that cutting gluten and dairy from his diet (recommended by a dr) helped wonders and now he has no eczema and we haven't had an issue with either since. Not saying it will work but it may help :)

Other than that different things can be a trigger, illness, dust, pollen, over exertion (though he will likely work out his limits) what was his initial trigger?

Sorry to hear he has been diagnosed so young :( on the upside he may well grow out of either or both in the next few years. :hugs:

[Raff]

Hi, my DD was recently diagnosed with asthma too.

I'm surprised your doctor "diagnosed" but didn't help you to come up with an action plan! Did he refer your LO to a specialist?

My DD has been put on a preventer puffer twice a day and a reliever when needed.

I would recommend buying a spacer and mask (from any chemist) and a blue Ventolin puffer. At least then you know you are equipped if he has an attack you can help him. Give him 4-6 puffs into the chamber and have him take 4 breaths. You can access reliever instructions and information on the asthma foundation website.

The spacer is scary for a child at first so get him used to the spacer by playing with it with no medication in it (mummy's turn, your turn!) That way its less traumatic when he has an attack and struggling to make him take the puffer can make the attack worse. My DD likes to play with stickers when she has her puffer.

Good luck and pm me anytime if you have questions.

[EveLouise]

My 19 month old girl was diagnosed with asthma a couple of months ago and it has been the best result we could have had. She has been such a sick little girl from about the age of 4 months and having an answer for what has been wrong and now being on a management plan she is a new child! Happy, healthy and when she gets a cold she now gets over it in a few days rather than several weeks.
Try and get an appointment to see a respiratory paediatrician - it will put your mind at ease and hopefully will help sort out your bub.

[TripleTime]

My girls were Dx at 10 & 22 months.

It can be serious depending on how bad the asthma is. I have one who is worse than the other.

You really need a asthma action plan to know what to do when & how. Call the asthma foundation now & ask them to send you a first aid kit.

Go back to your GP & ask for a action plan & a referal to the closest asthma clinic. The clinic will show you how to administer medications

[Mumma29]

My DS has had eczma since 6months and was diagnosed with asthma since 3. I think its different for each child. My DS only has asthma episodes when he has a virus, we hit it early now with the ventolin and redipred, but the rest of the time he doesnt need anything. He can run around like a maniac outside for hours and never has a problem. his eczma is environmental, washing powders, dry winds etc. Every now and then he throws in a random eye allergy.
You sound a little overwhelmed by the diagnosis and I have to admit I was initially! But you will get to learn your little mans cues and gain confidence in you dealing with it. I am very lucky to have a wonder GP and paediatrician who gave me a very clear management plan (which we have had to reduce!)
Good luck on your asthma journey xox

PS: ps my GP who does shifts in the emergency ward of the brisbane childrens hospital told me once, dont stress about giving him too much ventolin, I have never seen a child die of too much ventolin, but I have seem them die from not enough.

[disco86]

It is necessary those who have eczema will have asthama in later age?my ds is almost 4 month old and he had eczema since he was 1 month old.what are the signs of asthma in early ages?

[TripleTime]

It is necessary those who have eczema will have asthama in later age?my ds is almost 4 month old and he had eczema since he was 1 month old.what are the signs of asthma in early ages?

No, I personally am the other way round. Asthma at 7 than eczema at 19. DS has asthma (recent Dx) & no eczema.

Asthma starts with breathing issues, it doesn't suddenly come from no where.

[MunchiesMummy]

My DD has just been put on singulair tablets - one a day to prevent - she was on puffer for a while but her chest wasnt really clearing as such - we did 8 days on the tablets and her chest is much better - we are doing 3 months and then going back for a review - she is 3. No history of asthma in the family but interestingly my dh has eczma (sp)

[shinebrite]

I was diagnosed with chronic asthma and eczema from 12months. That was 26yrs ago, my mum said she thinks I was born with it. I manage it through a strict diet of NO additives, preservatives or colours (I just don't buy anything premade) I'm severely allergic to MSG, no gluten ESPECIALLY no oats, no soy, no dairy, no yeast, no refined sugar or no red meat. I've read a lot about the gut being linked to asthma and good probiotics are a must! They always said I would grow out of it but it became worse. I can't have carpet in the house, can't leave clothes in a pile have to air out my doona, pillow and wash towels/sheets 1-2 times a week and just about to get a new mattress. I'm OVERLY allergic and have ALWAYS been to dustmite!! It's terrible when we travel as I can't just stay anywhere it has to be clean and new. Trust me, I hate it! But I also hate feeling suffocated by not being able to breathe, keeping up my fitness helps a lot and if it's humid I stay in an air conditioned house. Childhood asthma is really scary, I use to use my puffer every 4hours for years! With a preventer! I hated it! BUT I have it down pat! If I have to do a household spring clean I make sure I take a antihistamine and wear a mask. Can't go near cats, dogs or rabbits.. Small life saving sacrifices!!!! There is a doctor I'll find you the name of, he's overseas but I know of a bubhubber that found him and they follow his plan to control his asthma.


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Leah and Dan
Lucy 5
Minnie 2
Pippi due 29 sept

[shinebrite]

Dr Phillip day, Areca is the bub hubber that used his recommendations :)


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Leah and Dan
Lucy 5
Minnie 2
Pippi due 29 sept

[TripleTime]

My DD has just been put on singulair tablets - one a day to prevent - she was on puffer for a while but her chest wasnt really clearing as such - we did 8 days on the tablets and her chest is much better - we are doing 3 months and then going back for a review - she is 3. No history of asthma in the family but interestingly my dh has eczma (sp)

T & A have been on singular since May, best thing EVER!! Been off the 2 weeks & we've noticed a difference in them, so going back on.

[Louis Cheung]

Hi fifivroom

I am not sure if you have solved all your questions already through your own research and the replies to this thread.

Asthma is common but every child with asthma is different.

What we know:
1) 1) Most children will have the milder form of asthma with infrequent attacks.
2) 2) Most children’s asthma will improve as they get older.
3) 3) Most children with asthma can be managed effectively and safely with the current treatments available to us.

Most importantly:
1) 1) Confirming the diagnosis of asthma, as this can be a bit tricky under 2 years of age given that viral infections are common in this age group and can present in a similar fashion to an asthma attack. Although you can commonly have both at the same time – ie a viral infection triggering an asthma attack!
2) 2) Safety
a. a) Sitting down with your doctor (write out your questions beforehand) and jointly working out an individualised asthma action plan.
b. b) Educating yourself about asthma and the treatments used (their purpose, and how and when to use it).
c. c) Being able to recognise when your child has breathing difficulties that would alert you to seek urgent medical assistance.
d. d) Ensuring everyone who has care of your child understands the asthma action plan and has supplies of the treatment prescribed.

Always go with your gut parental instinct and seek medical help when worried.

I agree with the other posts that the Asthma Foundation’s website is a source of balanced and useful information. Also of use, are the factsheets from the children’s hospitals in NSW and VIC (included below).


I hope that helps a bit.


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http://www.sch.edu.au/health/factsheets/#A (http://http//www.sch.edu.au/health/factsheets/#A)


http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/factsheets.cfm?tabnav=a (http://http//www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/factsheets.cfm?tabnav=a)



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