Questions about Prednisone... My son was recently diagnosed with asthma?!
Question: Questions about Prednisone... My son was recently diagnosed with asthma.?
my son is 3 yrs old at first was prenounced having bronchitis now they thinking asthma I am very new to this and he was prescribed antibiotics and prednisone, can you give me any advantages or disadvantages about this steriod. Health Question & Answer
Answers:
I have an three year old daughter as well that has been on prednisone and I am a nurse so I will break it down for u
Cons
Possible acting Hyper
Some weigh gain
Can become immune to the drug
Pros
It works real quickly
Clears them right up
They feel great in about 24 to 48 hrs
If he has a cough it will be controlled quickly he will sleep if he not coughing
Recommend
Give it to him in the morning
Good luck
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Cons
Possible acting Hyper
Some weigh gain
Can become immune to the drug
Pros
It works real quickly
Clears them right up
They feel great in about 24 to 48 hrs
If he has a cough it will be controlled quickly he will sleep if he not coughing
Recommend
Give it to him in the morning
Good luck
Health Question & Answer
Ask your doctor how strong is the dosage for your young son. Typically for someone so young you can use other medicines. Prednisone is usually used today for an older person to my knowledge. The reason is it is a quite a strong steroid and can lower the immune system even as it aids in reducing bronchial inflammation. Many many years ago in the fifties it was prescribed all the time for young children, but I thought this had been discontinued. I don't want to alarm you so ask your Doctor for for information and how high is the dosage.
The Asthma inhalers on the market today are going through a
change recently. Normally Albuterol was the main inhaler or Provential but recently the lovely FDA decided the propellant in the inhalers harmed the environment and so declared them unfit to use. This left Pharmaceutical houses now prescribed new inhalers with the new propellant now its called Provential HFA , the problem is the new one does not seem to reach the lungs of Asthmatic patients well. If your child had Asthma, you will eventually need to invest in much literature and always please ask many questions.Health Question & Answer
The Asthma inhalers on the market today are going through a
change recently. Normally Albuterol was the main inhaler or Provential but recently the lovely FDA decided the propellant in the inhalers harmed the environment and so declared them unfit to use. This left Pharmaceutical houses now prescribed new inhalers with the new propellant now its called Provential HFA , the problem is the new one does not seem to reach the lungs of Asthmatic patients well. If your child had Asthma, you will eventually need to invest in much literature and always please ask many questions.Health Question & Answer
do you mean advantages over other steroids.? or side effects of steroids in general.? is your son supposed to take the prednisone orally.? 'cause to me, that sounds quite drastic for a kid that apparently is not in a hospital but back at home with you.? there are steroids to inhale, too. those have almost no effect on the rest of the body but only on the airways... the side effects of steroid depend largely on the way they are applied, the dosage and the time they have to be taken. so it's hard to tell with the little information given, what is applying to your son.
and what kind of infection is he taking the antibiotics for.?
from afar this treatment sounds a little unusual to me, but that's why a doctor assesses a patient personaly and not over the internet ;-)
you should talk about your concerns with your pediatrician. especially the prescribed drugs should have been explained to you. maybe you can call or make another appointment.?Health Question & Answer
and what kind of infection is he taking the antibiotics for.?
from afar this treatment sounds a little unusual to me, but that's why a doctor assesses a patient personaly and not over the internet ;-)
you should talk about your concerns with your pediatrician. especially the prescribed drugs should have been explained to you. maybe you can call or make another appointment.?Health Question & Answer
Prednisone drug insert...
http://health.yahoo.com/other-other/pred...
What are the possible side effects of prednisone.?
- Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
* problems with your vision;
* swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
* severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions);
* bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood;
* pancreatitis (severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate);
* low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling); or
* dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
Less serious side effects may include:
* sleep problems (insomnia), mood changes;
* acne, dry skin, thinning skin, bruising or discoloration;
* slow wound healing;
* increased sweating;
* headache, dizziness, spinning sensation;
* nausea, stomach pain, bloating; or
* changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
end of drug info
If you are new to asthma, this article will answer some of your questions and provide you with some resources for controlling the symptoms.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...Health Question & Answer
http://health.yahoo.com/other-other/pred...
What are the possible side effects of prednisone.?
- Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
* problems with your vision;
* swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
* severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions);
* bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood;
* pancreatitis (severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate);
* low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling); or
* dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
Less serious side effects may include:
* sleep problems (insomnia), mood changes;
* acne, dry skin, thinning skin, bruising or discoloration;
* slow wound healing;
* increased sweating;
* headache, dizziness, spinning sensation;
* nausea, stomach pain, bloating; or
* changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
end of drug info
If you are new to asthma, this article will answer some of your questions and provide you with some resources for controlling the symptoms.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...Health Question & Answer
My dad has been on and off of prednisone for a long time. It completely changes his personality every time he is on it. He becomes easily frustrated or angered and his personality goes out the window. However, one of my teenage friends was on it for mono and had no problems.Health Question & Answer
get off the computer and follow up with the pulmonologist. asthma kills and you need to understand it fully, including the meds your child depends upon to breathe.Health Question & Answer
causes weight gain---big timeHealth Question & Answer