Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 I ordered one for my 15 year old daughter, and I asked her pediatrician about them. She said that she would not endorse an alternative or homeopathic form of medicine, but she understood my disenchantment with the whole "medical & antibiotic, prednisone" thing. She said that she did not think it would hurt, since salt/saline is naturally healing and soothing. She said theory wise it would supposedly act in the same way the the salt nasal irrigations that my daughter has been using since age 6, which has made her sinus a little better, but has not cured her. We haven't received the salt pipe yet, so I can't tell you, what the effect has been yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 My daughter is on the highest doseage of Advair 500/50 and has been on this doesage or some lower form of Advair ever since it came out when she was about 5 or 6 she is now 15. She does have alot of infections, but I believe the main use for it, is to treat people with Allergies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Does anyone have any information on an inhaler called ADVAIR? One of my doctors recommended it the other said it contained steroids and can promote infection so I should not use it. It did help me which is why I am asking for your thoughts. Thank you. Marsha/NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Advair is used to treat asthma and sometimes other obstructive lung diseases. It has been helpful in treating my asthma. I have few allergies with the exception of being allergic to several foods, shellfish and nuts. I do not have a respirologist, as none are willing to treat me. However, the one respirologist that did see me (and did nothing else) was opposed to most everything under the sun. He did not even think TOBI was helpful, and would not help to get it for his patients, so we had generic tobra which he didn't even think helpful. Provided the salt pipe is safe than give it a try. Hugs:0) Liz with cystic fibrosis (??), bronchiectasis, asthma, on 02 24/7, etc ... e-mail:maryholt12@... or lungsformary@... Pre-Lung Transplant Journey - For updates please visit my carepage and leave a message. Thank you!:0) carepages.com name:maryelizabethholt ) " Miracles happen with love..... " ..... Please support your local children's hospital.... and " Give with all your might! " http://iwkfoundation.org/ )Visit.... Children's Miracle Network.... http://www.cmn.org/ ) " I don't give in, I don't give up, and I don't take no for an answer. " ~Doris ~ __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Thank you Vicky. I have bronchiectasis. So infections are a fact of life for me. It may not be as significant a problem for allergy sufferers. Thanks again. Marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Liz, Thank you so much. Be well. Marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hi there. Am curious to learn if you have received the saltpipe yet and if your daughter is benefitting from its use. I recently posted that my pulmonary doc was adamantly against my inhaling anything other than prescribed. Many medical docs are not enthusiastic about natural healing and so poo poo ideas without even looking into them. My daughter will be applying to medical school next year and you can bet I've had many conversations with her about this subject and told her not to be so closed minded, ha ha! A case in point: I went to Ocean Beach in San Francisco this weekend [gorgeous weather] and contrary to the rest of the week which air was filled with smoke from forest fires and pollution, I breathed in the " salty " sea air and never coughed for a minute!! So, perhaps there is something to that old adage about breathing in good old sea air to make your lungs feel better. I may just order a salt pipe anyway! Janet > > I ordered one for my 15 year old daughter, and I asked her pediatrician > about them. She said that she would not endorse an alternative or homeopathic > form of medicine, but she understood my disenchantment with the whole " medical & > antibiotic, prednisone " thing. She said that she did not think it would > hurt, since salt/saline is naturally healing and soothing. She said theory wise > it would supposedly act in the same way the the salt nasal irrigations that my > daughter has been using since age 6, which has made her sinus a little > better, but has not cured her. We haven't received the salt pipe yet, so I can't > tell you, what the effect has been yet. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 While my pulmonary doctor had actually heard of The Vest he felt that I would not benefit from its use. He gave me the impression that it was more for CF patients than those with bronc. Having a bad cough day today, lots of wheezing too. How's everyone else doing? Janet > > Thank you. The VEST people are telling me my insurance will cover it but I want to check that out. So you really didn't find it helped that much. That's good to know. > > Marsha > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Thanks Vickie, That's the place-website that I just purchased my saltpipe from! Will let you know when it comes and how it helps! Thanks so much for your advice. Janet > > _http://www.thesaltpipe.co.uk/_ (http://www.thesaltpipe.co.uk/) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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