Finally

August 25, 2009

When I was checked last year for COPD, they did not draw arterial blood on me. This may be a doctor's order, but the tech that did my testing said not one word about a blood draw and neither did my dr. Say prayers for me please everyone. My asthma is close to going off. I went to the dr this morning and I am a bit tight but not too bad yet. I do have a sinus infection and ragweed is in bloom here.Take care all,From: sarah martin

To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:59:55 AMSubject: Re: Finally

I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

August 25, 2009

My kids don't have any asthma issues, but I have read some articles on it. Testing and pft's are very unreliable in young kids. Part of it is that they don't fully understand until they get a little older what is being asked of them. If you want to use a peak flow meter with him I would invest in the digital Microlife meter from amazon.com. They are very easy to use and come with good instructions. Basically just turn it on, have him breathe in deeply and blow as hard as he can. Do this three times and the meter will keep the highest of the three. Then turn it off. You can write the numbers down or use a tracking program to track his trends. Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/From: sarah martin To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 4:59:55 AMSubject: Re: Finally

I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

August 25, 2009

My kids don't have any asthma issues, but I have read some articles on it. Testing and pft's are very unreliable in young kids. Part of it is that they don't fully understand until they get a little older what is being asked of them. If you want to use a peak flow meter with him I would invest in the digital Microlife meter from amazon.com. They are very easy to use and come with good instructions. Basically just turn it on, have him breathe in deeply and blow as hard as he can. Do this three times and the meter will keep the highest of the three. Then turn it off. You can write the numbers down or use a tracking program to track his trends. Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/From: sarah martin To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 4:59:55 AMSubject: Re: Finally

I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

August 25, 2009

They are probably not doing the artery blood draw on a five year old. That isn't part of a regular spirometry test. They only do that for certain diagnostics & unless he is really in trouble they won't do it on a young child because it can be too painful. Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/From: sea_girl111 To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:07:29 AMSubject: Re: Finally

ok -

my memory must really be shot -

I don't remember anything like this.

Alana

>

> Hi sarah,

> I had the pulmonary function test done last month. The also do a artery

> Blood on the wrist first. Then they put you in a chasmber and close the door

> and do three different kind of breathing test. It is not bad at all.

>

August 25, 2009

They are probably not doing the artery blood draw on a five year old. That isn't part of a regular spirometry test. They only do that for certain diagnostics & unless he is really in trouble they won't do it on a young child because it can be too painful. Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/From: sea_girl111 To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:07:29 AMSubject: Re: Finally

ok -

my memory must really be shot -

I don't remember anything like this.

Alana

>

> Hi sarah,

> I had the pulmonary function test done last month. The also do a artery

> Blood on the wrist first. Then they put you in a chasmber and close the door

> and do three different kind of breathing test. It is not bad at all.

>

August 25, 2009

ROFL! We have been dealing with all kinds of stuff and I constantly find this group to be a huge source of knowledge and support. I know that I will learn something on the group and ask my doc about it. He is amazed at my knowledge which is a direct tribute to this group. We are happy to help. Just remember though, we are not doctors and asthma is very different for each person. So be sure to keep your doc in the loop and never mess with his meds without checking with the doc first. Hugs! Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/From: dragonqueen50 To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:08:06 AMSubject: Re: Finally

Thank you, he's been seeing a pulmonologist since last year was dx'd the year before that and it takes a group on Yahoo to tell me what I need to know to deal with this. Tell me again why I am paying doctors?

>

> From: sarah martin <dragonqueen50@ ...>

> Subject: Re: Finally

> To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com

> Date: Tuesday, 25 August, 2009, 12:59 PM

>

> I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

>

August 25, 2009

ROFL! We have been dealing with all kinds of stuff and I constantly find this group to be a huge source of knowledge and support. I know that I will learn something on the group and ask my doc about it. He is amazed at my knowledge which is a direct tribute to this group. We are happy to help. Just remember though, we are not doctors and asthma is very different for each person. So be sure to keep your doc in the loop and never mess with his meds without checking with the doc first. Hugs! Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/From: dragonqueen50 To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:08:06 AMSubject: Re: Finally

Thank you, he's been seeing a pulmonologist since last year was dx'd the year before that and it takes a group on Yahoo to tell me what I need to know to deal with this. Tell me again why I am paying doctors?

>

> From: sarah martin <dragonqueen50@ ...>

> Subject: Re: Finally

> To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com

> Date: Tuesday, 25 August, 2009, 12:59 PM

>

> I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

>

August 25, 2009

A lot of ppl are having problems right now. Must be that August/September affect Matt posted about. Get plenty of rest and fluids. Feel better. Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/From: Canter To:

asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:49:51 AMSubject: Re: Re: Finally

When I was checked last year for COPD, they did not draw arterial blood on me. This may be a doctor's order, but the tech that did my testing said not one word about a blood draw and neither did my dr. Say prayers for me please everyone. My asthma is close to going off. I went to the dr this morning and I am a bit tight but not too bad yet. I do have a sinus infection and ragweed is in bloom here.Take care all,From: sarah martin

<dragonqueen50@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:59:55 AMSubject: Re: Finally

I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

August 25, 2009

A lot of ppl are having problems right now. Must be that August/September affect Matt posted about. Get plenty of rest and fluids. Feel better. Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/From: Canter To:

asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:49:51 AMSubject: Re: Re: Finally

When I was checked last year for COPD, they did not draw arterial blood on me. This may be a doctor's order, but the tech that did my testing said not one word about a blood draw and neither did my dr. Say prayers for me please everyone. My asthma is close to going off. I went to the dr this morning and I am a bit tight but not too bad yet. I do have a sinus infection and ragweed is in bloom here.Take care all,From: sarah martin

<dragonqueen50@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:59:55 AMSubject: Re: Finally

I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

August 27, 2009

I bet that's what it is. My granddaughter is sneezing quite a bit too. We're giving her zyrtec right now. We're hanging in though. I'm beginning to feel a bit better, as the antibiotics kick in. To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:28:15 PMSubject: Re: Re: Finally

A lot of ppl are having problems right now. Must be that August/September affect Matt posted about. Get plenty of rest and fluids. Feel better. Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com>To:

asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:49:51 AMSubject: Re: Re: Finally

When I was checked last year for COPD, they did not draw arterial blood on me. This may be a doctor's order, but the tech that did my testing said not one word about a blood draw and neither did my dr. Say prayers for me please everyone. My asthma is close to going off. I went to the dr this morning and I am a bit tight but not too bad yet. I do have a sinus infection and ragweed is in bloom here.Take care all,From: sarah martin

<dragonqueen50@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:59:55 AMSubject: Re: Finally

I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

August 27, 2009

I bet that's what it is. My granddaughter is sneezing quite a bit too. We're giving her zyrtec right now. We're hanging in though. I'm beginning to feel a bit better, as the antibiotics kick in. To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:28:15 PMSubject: Re: Re: Finally

A lot of ppl are having problems right now. Must be that August/September affect Matt posted about. Get plenty of rest and fluids. Feel better. Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com>To:

asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:49:51 AMSubject: Re: Re: Finally

When I was checked last year for COPD, they did not draw arterial blood on me. This may be a doctor's order, but the tech that did my testing said not one word about a blood draw and neither did my dr. Say prayers for me please everyone. My asthma is close to going off. I went to the dr this morning and I am a bit tight but not too bad yet. I do have a sinus infection and ragweed is in bloom here.Take care all,From: sarah martin

<dragonqueen50@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:59:55 AMSubject: Re: Finally

I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

August 27, 2009

I bet that's what it is. My granddaughter is sneezing quite a bit too. We're giving her zyrtec right now. We're hanging in though. I'm beginning to feel a bit better, as the antibiotics kick in. To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:28:15 PMSubject: Re: Re: Finally

A lot of ppl are having problems right now. Must be that August/September affect Matt posted about. Get plenty of rest and fluids. Feel better. Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com>To:

asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:49:51 AMSubject: Re: Re: Finally

When I was checked last year for COPD, they did not draw arterial blood on me. This may be a doctor's order, but the tech that did my testing said not one word about a blood draw and neither did my dr. Say prayers for me please everyone. My asthma is close to going off. I went to the dr this morning and I am a bit tight but not too bad yet. I do have a sinus infection and ragweed is in bloom here.Take care all,From: sarah martin

<dragonqueen50@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:59:55 AMSubject: Re: Finally

I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

August 27, 2009

I'm just getting over a cough - spent several days coughing lots and sneezing quite violently, but without the ususal really blocked nose, and also I did not feel at all unwell - I usually do even with a slight cold.

Jenn

Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...!

Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.

Subject: Re: Re: FinallyTo: asthma Date: Thursday, 27 August, 2009, 2:17 PM

I bet that's what it is. My granddaughter is sneezing quite a bit too. We're giving her zyrtec right now. We're hanging in though. I'm beginning to feel a bit better, as the antibiotics kick in.

To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:28:15 PMSubject: Re: Re: Finally

A lot of ppl are having problems right now. Must be that August/September affect Matt posted about. Get plenty of rest and fluids. Feel better.

Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:49:51 AMSubject: Re: Re: Finally

When I was checked last year for COPD, they did not draw arterial blood on me. This may be a doctor's order, but the tech that did my testing said not one word about a blood draw and neither did my dr. Say prayers for me please everyone. My asthma is close to going off. I went to the dr this morning and I am a bit tight but not too bad yet. I do have a sinus infection and ragweed is in bloom here.Take care all,

From: sarah martin <dragonqueen50@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:59:55 AMSubject: Re: Finally

I wasn't aware of the difficulty in getting a pediatric PFT. They are doing the full test @ 2pm today at the hosp. I say finally because trying to get info for his asthma has been like pulling teeth. I know there is more to treating him than just shoving albuterol at it when he starts wheezing, but I guess I'm not asking the the right questions. It should be possible to to a Peak flow meter on children that young but they haven't shown me or told me how to do it. Very frustrated. He couldn't get dental work done in May because of the asthma. I didn't realize they would do a blood pull too, crap, that in itself will set off an attack with him (pounding head on desk in frustration) .

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August 27, 2009