Guest guest Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I would take him to the doc as well but if the brace is anything like the cast i was told they learn to breathe differently in cast. they learn to breathe from their stomachs as oppossed to the chest...just a thought. melissa Subject: Re: change in breathingTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:06 PM I am sure it isn't anything but if it were me, I would take him to see Ped as well, just to ease your mind. Joanmom to Hayden 343 degrees down from 62Cast number 3Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX From: <candice_welch85@ yahoo.com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 11, 2010 6:50:33 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli?i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I would take him to the doc as well but if the brace is anything like the cast i was told they learn to breathe differently in cast. they learn to breathe from their stomachs as oppossed to the chest...just a thought. melissa Subject: Re: change in breathingTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:06 PM I am sure it isn't anything but if it were me, I would take him to see Ped as well, just to ease your mind. Joanmom to Hayden 343 degrees down from 62Cast number 3Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX From: <candice_welch85@ yahoo.com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 11, 2010 6:50:33 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli?i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I would take him to the doc as well but if the brace is anything like the cast i was told they learn to breathe differently in cast. they learn to breathe from their stomachs as oppossed to the chest...just a thought. melissa Subject: Re: change in breathingTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:06 PM I am sure it isn't anything but if it were me, I would take him to see Ped as well, just to ease your mind. Joanmom to Hayden 343 degrees down from 62Cast number 3Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX From: <candice_welch85@ yahoo.com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 11, 2010 6:50:33 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli?i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hi candice, We have never had that issue in Noelle's brace.... I would call the ortho. Let me know how it goes and if his breathing returns to normal..... Would be good to know if that ever comes up in the future. - Noelle's mommy, 3 years oldRochester NYCasted 8 times for 1 1/2 years and in first brace!reflux, mild plagiocephaly, mild torticollos, hypotonia, ligament laxity, suspected Ehler's Danlos III Subject: change in breathingTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Friday, February 12, 2010, 12:50 AM Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli?i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hi , Noelle does see a variety of specialists, but we haven't needed to see a pulmonary specialist as of yet. In her initial MRI, her lung function was quite normal and since she has improved over time with her scoli and has never had any respiratory issues we haven't been to see one nor has it been suggested by any of her doctors that she should see one. I would check with your ortho and pediatrician to get their thoughts on this and as always, go with your gut..... If a consultation will provide you with peace of mind, then that in itself is worth it's weight in gold! - Noelle's mommy, 3 years oldRochester NYCasted 8 times for 1 1/2 years and in first brace!reflux, mild plagiocephaly, mild torticollos, hypotonia, ligament laxity, suspected Ehler's Danlos III Subject: Re: change in breathingTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Monday, February 15, 2010, 7:39 PM I guess this post could be a good place to ask this question. I have not been on this site lately. Life has been very busy as you all probably know with the family, home life, work & scoli.My son is Shane. He is 2 1/2. He will be 3 in May. He is in cast # 7. Due for # 8 next month. Does anyone see a pulminologist on a regular basis,say once every 6 months to a year to be sure the lungs are developing as they should?We did see one at the beginning of the dx, but have not really followed up for check ups. It seems all is well. No doc has ever really suggested it, but I did recently make a follow up appt just to be sure.My thoughts for not following up sooner were that he is pretty straight in the cast , allowing his lungs to grow straight. Now, I think I should follow up just to be sure all is well. Shane does not appear to have any pulminary problems on a daily basis or after anesthesia. Please let me know your thoughts.. Thanks !! > > > From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611@. ..>> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:06 PM> > >  > > > > > > > I am sure it isn't anything but if it were me, I would take him to see Ped as well, just to ease your mind. >  Joan> mom to Hayden 3> 43 degrees down from 62> Cast number 3> Treated at ish Rite Hospital > Dallas, TX > > > > > > > From: <candice_welch85@ yahoo.com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 6:50:33 PM> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing> >  > > Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli?> i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hi , Noelle does see a variety of specialists, but we haven't needed to see a pulmonary specialist as of yet. In her initial MRI, her lung function was quite normal and since she has improved over time with her scoli and has never had any respiratory issues we haven't been to see one nor has it been suggested by any of her doctors that she should see one. I would check with your ortho and pediatrician to get their thoughts on this and as always, go with your gut..... If a consultation will provide you with peace of mind, then that in itself is worth it's weight in gold! - Noelle's mommy, 3 years oldRochester NYCasted 8 times for 1 1/2 years and in first brace!reflux, mild plagiocephaly, mild torticollos, hypotonia, ligament laxity, suspected Ehler's Danlos III Subject: Re: change in breathingTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Monday, February 15, 2010, 7:39 PM I guess this post could be a good place to ask this question. I have not been on this site lately. Life has been very busy as you all probably know with the family, home life, work & scoli.My son is Shane. He is 2 1/2. He will be 3 in May. He is in cast # 7. Due for # 8 next month. Does anyone see a pulminologist on a regular basis,say once every 6 months to a year to be sure the lungs are developing as they should?We did see one at the beginning of the dx, but have not really followed up for check ups. It seems all is well. No doc has ever really suggested it, but I did recently make a follow up appt just to be sure.My thoughts for not following up sooner were that he is pretty straight in the cast , allowing his lungs to grow straight. Now, I think I should follow up just to be sure all is well. Shane does not appear to have any pulminary problems on a daily basis or after anesthesia. Please let me know your thoughts.. Thanks !! > > > From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611@. ..>> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:06 PM> > >  > > > > > > > I am sure it isn't anything but if it were me, I would take him to see Ped as well, just to ease your mind. >  Joan> mom to Hayden 3> 43 degrees down from 62> Cast number 3> Treated at ish Rite Hospital > Dallas, TX > > > > > > > From: <candice_welch85@ yahoo.com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 6:50:33 PM> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing> >  > > Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli?> i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 If the child began the ET process with properly applied EDF jackets and no initial lung issues, then he/she should be fine. Properly applied EDF w/ the Mehta Method should not cause a change in breathing. On the other hand, if the jackets are not applied properly as in no frame, no windows, incorrect materials, etc…..then there is that possibility. hRH From: infantile_scoliosis [mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of smlatham2007 Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 12:39 PM To: infantile_scoliosis Subject: Re: change in breathing I guess this post could be a good place to ask this question. I have not been on this site lately. Life has been very busy as you all probably know with the family, home life, work & scoli. My son is Shane. He is 2 1/2. He will be 3 in May. He is in cast # 7. Due for # 8 next month. Does anyone see a pulminologist on a regular basis,say once every 6 months to a year to be sure the lungs are developing as they should? We did see one at the beginning of the dx, but have not really followed up for check ups. It seems all is well. No doc has ever really suggested it, but I did recently make a follow up appt just to be sure. My thoughts for not following up sooner were that he is pretty straight in the cast , allowing his lungs to grow straight. Now, I think I should follow up just to be sure all is well. Shane does not appear to have any pulminary problems on a daily basis or after anesthesia. Please let me know your thoughts.. Thanks !! > > > > Subject: Re: change in breathing > To: infantile_scoliosis > Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:06 PM > > >  > > > > > > > I am sure it isn't anything but if it were me, I would take him to see Ped as well, just to ease your mind. >  Joan > mom to Hayden 3 > 43 degrees down from 62 > Cast number 3 > Treated at ish Rite Hospital > Dallas, TX > > > > > > > From: <candice_welch85@ yahoo.com> > To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 6:50:33 PM > Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing > >  > > Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli? > i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 If the child began the ET process with properly applied EDF jackets and no initial lung issues, then he/she should be fine. Properly applied EDF w/ the Mehta Method should not cause a change in breathing. On the other hand, if the jackets are not applied properly as in no frame, no windows, incorrect materials, etc…..then there is that possibility. hRH From: infantile_scoliosis [mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of smlatham2007 Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 12:39 PM To: infantile_scoliosis Subject: Re: change in breathing I guess this post could be a good place to ask this question. I have not been on this site lately. Life has been very busy as you all probably know with the family, home life, work & scoli. My son is Shane. He is 2 1/2. He will be 3 in May. He is in cast # 7. Due for # 8 next month. Does anyone see a pulminologist on a regular basis,say once every 6 months to a year to be sure the lungs are developing as they should? We did see one at the beginning of the dx, but have not really followed up for check ups. It seems all is well. No doc has ever really suggested it, but I did recently make a follow up appt just to be sure. My thoughts for not following up sooner were that he is pretty straight in the cast , allowing his lungs to grow straight. Now, I think I should follow up just to be sure all is well. Shane does not appear to have any pulminary problems on a daily basis or after anesthesia. Please let me know your thoughts.. Thanks !! > > > > Subject: Re: change in breathing > To: infantile_scoliosis > Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:06 PM > > >  > > > > > > > I am sure it isn't anything but if it were me, I would take him to see Ped as well, just to ease your mind. >  Joan > mom to Hayden 3 > 43 degrees down from 62 > Cast number 3 > Treated at ish Rite Hospital > Dallas, TX > > > > > > > From: <candice_welch85@ yahoo.com> > To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 6:50:33 PM > Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing > >  > > Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli? > i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hi , Gabi is seven and about a month or two after she got her brace, she complained about chest pains and I noticed her taking short breaths, like shallow breathing. She has asthma from her rib cage not moving well due to fused ribs so I took her to the pediatrician in the morning, they checked her puls ox and listed to her heart and told me they though it was the brace pushing on her. So I took her to a brace place and they showed me how the padding had gotten smashed down from the pressure and so they put a thicker padding where it was pressing on her chest. She had been given an echo as an infant,so I felt pretty sure that is what it was. After they put that extra padding in there, she has never had chest pains again. How is he doing? > > Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli? > i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hi , Gabi is seven and about a month or two after she got her brace, she complained about chest pains and I noticed her taking short breaths, like shallow breathing. She has asthma from her rib cage not moving well due to fused ribs so I took her to the pediatrician in the morning, they checked her puls ox and listed to her heart and told me they though it was the brace pushing on her. So I took her to a brace place and they showed me how the padding had gotten smashed down from the pressure and so they put a thicker padding where it was pressing on her chest. She had been given an echo as an infant,so I felt pretty sure that is what it was. After they put that extra padding in there, she has never had chest pains again. How is he doing? > > Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli? > i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hi , Gabi is seven and about a month or two after she got her brace, she complained about chest pains and I noticed her taking short breaths, like shallow breathing. She has asthma from her rib cage not moving well due to fused ribs so I took her to the pediatrician in the morning, they checked her puls ox and listed to her heart and told me they though it was the brace pushing on her. So I took her to a brace place and they showed me how the padding had gotten smashed down from the pressure and so they put a thicker padding where it was pressing on her chest. She had been given an echo as an infant,so I felt pretty sure that is what it was. After they put that extra padding in there, she has never had chest pains again. How is he doing? > > Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli? > i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any thoughts. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thanks again to all for the useful info ! > > > > > > From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611@> > > Subject: Re: change in breathing > > To: infantile_scoliosis > <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:06 PM > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am sure it isn't anything but if it were me, I would take him to see > Ped as well, just to ease your mind. > >  Joan > > mom to Hayden 3 > > 43 degrees down from 62 > > Cast number 3 > > Treated at ish Rite Hospital > > Dallas, TX > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: <candice_welch85@ yahoo.com> > > To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 6:50:33 PM > > Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing > > > >  > > > > Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day > since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he > has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be > worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the > restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. > it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when > he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, > could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli? > > i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any > thoughts. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thanks again to all for the useful info ! > > > > > > From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611@> > > Subject: Re: change in breathing > > To: infantile_scoliosis > <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:06 PM > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am sure it isn't anything but if it were me, I would take him to see > Ped as well, just to ease your mind. > >  Joan > > mom to Hayden 3 > > 43 degrees down from 62 > > Cast number 3 > > Treated at ish Rite Hospital > > Dallas, TX > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: <candice_welch85@ yahoo.com> > > To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 6:50:33 PM > > Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing > > > >  > > > > Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day > since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he > has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be > worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the > restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. > it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when > he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, > could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli? > > i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any > thoughts. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thanks again to all for the useful info ! > > > > > > From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611@> > > Subject: Re: change in breathing > > To: infantile_scoliosis > <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:06 PM > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am sure it isn't anything but if it were me, I would take him to see > Ped as well, just to ease your mind. > >  Joan > > mom to Hayden 3 > > 43 degrees down from 62 > > Cast number 3 > > Treated at ish Rite Hospital > > Dallas, TX > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: <candice_welch85@ yahoo.com> > > To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 6:50:33 PM > > Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] change in breathing > > > >  > > > > Thaddeus got his Brace Last week and he has been in it 20 hours a day > since sunday the 7th. i noticed that he is taking shorter breaths since he > has been in the brace(even with it off now too) is this normal?? should i be > worried? His PT said today it could be his way of adapting to the > restriction of the brace and he is taking small breaths to get more oxygen. > it seams like he is holding his breath and he is making the PSST noice when > he lets it out. i was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, > could it be from lung restriction from the Scoli? > > i think im going to make an appt with his Ped tomorrow just in case.. any > thoughts. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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