<![CDATA[All about asthma]]>Asthma can be prevented by using a preventive inhaler. Advair and Symbicort are two of these. My daughter have had asthma since she was a baby and she is now 9 and have been on Symbicort for 5 years without an attack. Look into a preventive inhaler that your doctor thinks is best

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martintoh78:
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SGH Certified? Are u allowed to tout outside of MOH health authority?

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854649https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854649Sun, 01 Jul 2018 15:32:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Sun, 01 Jul 2018 15:05:39 GMT]]>

ssy:

I've read studies on how these measures can cause asthma to get worse as they can aerosolise the dust particles in the air and make it more likely to be inhaled by the children
You have to get specific vacuum cleaners that can trap the particles and not re-release them into the air. For air conditioners, just clean filters regularly if dust is a trigger.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854645https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854645Sun, 01 Jul 2018 15:05:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Sun, 01 Jul 2018 14:34:54 GMT]]>May I ask if anyone here feels that cleaning measures like using vacuum cleaners or air conditioners actually worsen the asthma situation of your children?


I’ve read studies on how these measures can cause asthma to get worse as they can aerosolise the dust particles in the air and make it more likely to be inhaled by the children

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854640https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854640Sun, 01 Jul 2018 14:34:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:01:01 GMT]]>We have supplement that will help in Asthma. We have customers that had been fighting against Asthma for years, after consuming our supplement they manage to have good sleep every night. Base on real testimonial.

We are Singapore General Hospital Certified and Singapore Health Science Authority Certified
Pm Me for more details.

Glad and hope to help you or those with Asthma problem.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1817135https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1817135Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:01:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 19:31:16 GMT]]>Asthma is an autoimmune problem. Just modulate the immune system naturally and the kids will recover in 3- 6 months, tops.

Quite a few of my friends have all done that. It’s easier than you think.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799945https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799945Thu, 07 Sep 2017 19:31:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Tue, 08 Aug 2017 05:32:31 GMT]]>These are the resources which the GP asked me to read up on. Hopefully it'll be helpful to other KSPs here also...


Wheezing and asthma: https://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/ArticleDocuments/1073/NAC2012%20Asthma%20Wheezing%20in%20the%20First%20Years%20of%20Lif.pdf.aspx

Asthma first aid plan for caregivers: https://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/ArticleDocuments/1806/AACPED2016%20Care%20Plan%20for%20Early%20Childhood%20A4.pdf.aspx

Asthma self-management plan for the patient (can print out, fold and carry in pocket): https://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/ArticleDocuments/1077/Asthma%20Action%20Plan%202016.pdf.aspx

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1792330https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1792330Tue, 08 Aug 2017 05:32:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Tue, 08 Aug 2017 04:38:15 GMT]]>I just brought my kid to the GP. Asked for a referral letter to a specialist. The GP dug out the whole medical history of my child from his computer database and with further questioning, came to the conclusion that my child’s asthma is still mild and manageable because it only manifests as a cough, no wheezing. He gave me an asthma management plan (actually can Google) and basically ran through with us what the child should do if the coughing gets too frequent. And how many puffs how often till the coughing subsides. And also to take deep breaths with slow counting, to calm the mind and body down (asthma is often worsened by stress or anxiety). I will notify the form teacher and PE teacher of his condition and ask them to call me if there’s an emergency situation. Will go to KKH A&E if need drastic help.


For daily use, he even advised to cease the daily Seretide when child has no symptoms, since the steroid component has long-term side effects. Stepped down to a lower dose Becotide for daily use. The Ventolin is still to be used if necessary but a mask-type spacer is advised until ~8 years old then most kids are able to use the mouthpiece-type spacer.

He still gave me the referral letter nonetheless, if I really wish to see the specialist.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1792317https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1792317Tue, 08 Aug 2017 04:38:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:20:47 GMT]]>Asthma is a serious condition. We almost lost my sister due to asthma. One important things we consider to avoid asthma attack is eat healthy and non-triggering food. Avoid food that can trigger the condition.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1784399https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1784399Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:20:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:20:29 GMT]]>Asthma is a serious condition. We almost lost my sister due to asthma. One important things we consider to avoid asthma attack is eat healthy and non-triggering food. Avoid food that can trigger the condition.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1784398https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1784398Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:20:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:20:23 GMT]]>Asthma is a serious condition. We almost lost my sister due to asthma. One important things we consider to avoid asthma attack is eat healthy and non-triggering food. Avoid food that can trigger the condition.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1784397https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1784397Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:20:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 02:11:49 GMT]]>

zac's mum:
Thanks for sharing your experiences! I have a question: does the doctor need to be a specialist? If so, what type of specialist ah? So far, I have been getting the inhaler prescriptions from GPs at the hospital clinic. Can they help with a proper asthma management plan?


Also, have you encountered any PE teachers or CCA teachers who are wary of allowing asthmatics from participating fully in sports? My boy is very sporty and active, he would be miserable if discouraged from joining in.
It will be better to have a specialist for this, especially when he got to the extend that he needs his puffs in school. at the same time, note down his possible allergen, get the specialist to do a skin prick test to confirm so that you and him can be clearer what to avoid.

My 3.5yr old boy is on Flixotide, 2 puffs morning and nite. I did inform his teachers about it and told them to watch out for him during exercise time. so far so good, he never had an attack in school. i myself got more attune to his wheezing, and could better decide when we should send him to a&e when we could manage at home.

I dont believe asthma kids should be discourage from physical exercise, their lungs must be make stronger for them to fight off the attacks so the more we should encourage them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783616https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783616Mon, 10 Jul 2017 02:11:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Sat, 08 Jul 2017 09:20:10 GMT]]>

zac's mum:
Thanks for sharing your experiences! I have a question: does the doctor need to be a specialist? If so, what type of specialist ah? So far, I have been getting the inhaler prescriptions from GPs at the hospital clinic. Can they help with a proper asthma management plan?


Also, have you encountered any PE teachers or CCA teachers who are wary of allowing asthmatics from participating fully in sports? My boy is very sporty and active, he would be miserable if discouraged from joining in.
My girl was diagnosed as high risk asthma patient when she had bad cough that comes and goes for 4 times in a period of 6months when she was around 2+yo

Almost every month we see gp till we scare... the last visit the wheezing didn't get better after nebulising... so we went kkh.... she was then admitted and referred to specialist at kkh... and given an action plan

For the next few years she was admitted for Attacks a few times... only got better after we feed her cordyceps weekly for a period of 2 years... nowadays she seldom coughs

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783317https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783317Sat, 08 Jul 2017 09:20:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:29:38 GMT]]>Hi, zac’s mum,

I’ve sent u a pm.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783175https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783175Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:29:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 04:39:48 GMT]]>Thanks for sharing your experiences! I have a question: does the doctor need to be a specialist? If so, what type of specialist ah? So far, I have been getting the inhaler prescriptions from GPs at the hospital clinic. Can they help with a proper asthma management plan?


Also, have you encountered any PE teachers or CCA teachers who are wary of allowing asthmatics from participating fully in sports? My boy is very sporty and active, he would be miserable if discouraged from joining in.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783098https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783098Fri, 07 Jul 2017 04:39:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:47:20 GMT]]>I agree that it will be better to use a spacer.

The medication can be deposited at the back of throat instead of the airways if the child does not know how to use the inhaler properly.

Dd is given a asthma self management plan by her Dr.
In the self management plan, instructions are given on what action/ medication to take if she develops a cough/ if wheezing starts , has exercise induced asthma.
Regarding exercise induced asthma, based on her plan, it is 2 puffs of ventolin , 10 minutes before exercise and to repeat the dose if the symptoms persist after exercise.
As the severity of asthma differs for each individual, I would suggest consulting the Dr for the appropriate dosage of medication to take.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783020https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783020Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:47:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:26:08 GMT]]>

zac's mum:


He has been using a spacer from 4 years old till now. But it is very bulky to carry around as you know. I am trying to train him to just suck in the medicine from the inhaler directly, as older kids and adults do. Somehow only 50% of the vapour gets in effectively this way. What to do what to do...
Yes... its really too difficult for us to train them to inhale directly.. cos they wont get the desire dosage if they don't do it properly... and it defeats the purpose.

both dd and I are asthmatic... she is 10 now... but if she is coughing badly i still let her bring her inhaler AND spacer to school... its cumbersome.... but totally necessary.....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782997https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782997Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:26:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 06:07:54 GMT]]>Is there a temperature or humidity threshold? I previously had a neighbour whose children’s triggers include temperature and humidity. Poor girl had a very bad attack as a child due to cold european winter air and was hospitalised in icu for a week. Mum managed their asthma via puffs and environmental checks. I never asked her what she did for schools, but in singapore, she had dehumifiers in the home while in europe, she installed humidifiers.


Ds2 still prefers to carry a spacer to school. It is bulky but not heavy so I leave it be. In terms of recognising signs, he got better at it with time. Your son will too. In the meantime, a lot really depends on the adults around him. I will suggest speaking to the english teacher, music teacher and pe teacher. On top of explaining the situation, you can give them suggestions on what to do - eg be allowed to stand outside for a while or a less drafty place, don’t position him under air vents or in front of aircons, moisten airways with evian water spray etc.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782837https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782837Thu, 06 Jul 2017 06:07:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 05:04:14 GMT]]>Thanks for your replies. The Seretide is for maintenance, so that’s usually taken at home in the evenings. The one which I made him carry in his shorts pocket to school is the emergency Ventolin.


His triggers are cold air and cold drinks. And of course dusty rooms and cigarette smoke. Sometimes strenuous exercise will trigger his coughing too. So I saw some suggestions online about 1 precautionary puff before exercise to open up the airways first.

There is no way to avoid aircon rooms in school eg the music room or the library. And some classrooms are very dusty too. So I need for him to at least be aware of his chest tightening or coughing frequency as being warning signs that he may need a puff.

He has been using a spacer from 4 years old till now. But it is very bulky to carry around as you know. I am trying to train him to just suck in the medicine from the inhaler directly, as older kids and adults do. Somehow only 50% of the vapour gets in effectively this way. What to do what to do…

Just a note on birds nest. Older folk told me it will help his lungs. But it triggered an attack instead! I think there are potential allergens in any new food. So I’m not willing to try so-called food treatments any more.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782827https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782827Thu, 06 Jul 2017 05:04:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:49:34 GMT]]>I had mild asthma when young. I cannot take part in the yearly spring cleanings as dust is my enemy then. I still remember that I still get it once a while when I sweep the floor in my early tweenties after a long break of no attack. When young, my mom will double boiled the ginseng with mutton for me…in attempt to keep my lung ‘warm’ dunno how true as i m no doctor…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782824https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782824Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:49:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:28:12 GMT]]>If his cough is persisting, you can use daily seretide, at the same time, you should try to pinpoint his triggers and address that eg food, mould, pollen, dustmites etc. When he feels better he will recognise that that is the "norm" and from there, he will start to realise when an episode is coming on.


Did they give him a spacer?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782815https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782815Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:28:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:23:18 GMT]]>Hi i was sure you would get some replies from others with asthma or have kids with asthma, so did not reply earlier.


My kid is on asthma watch - ie high risk of developing asthma - and from what i understand, asthma cough is a well known early sympton or mild representation.

I don’t really understand what you mean by using the inhaler before pe. You have seretide and ventolin. Seretide is for daily use. It has a steroid component to bring down inflammation. Ventolin is for acute episode to open up airway when the individual starts to feel constricted or even gasping.

What is the doctor instruction?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782814https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782814Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:23:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about asthma on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 03:40:14 GMT]]>Ok...I found out it's called \"cough-variant asthma\": http://acaai.org/asthma/symptoms/cough


I find it very difficult to get some understanding from family and kid's friends (and their parents) when they hear him coughing non-stop. Seems like nobody has heard of this form of asthma. Many will shun away for fear that it is contagious. Or give some suggestions to cure his \"flu\". Haizzzz...

As for asthma in general, any helpful tips on how to teach a P1 kid to use his inhaler in school? Is one puff 5 min before PE lesson a good guide? He currently has no clue how to sense an attack coming on. Or even when during the attack he is still busy coughing & won't cotton on to use the puff. Safety rules? Max 1 puff per hour? Ask him to time with his watch?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782802https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782802Thu, 06 Jul 2017 03:40:14 GMT