and Traci - please read - PFTs

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had a PFT last December while in the hosp with pneumonia. She turned

2 the following July.

They gave her syrup (can't for the life of me remember the name of it) and

it pretty much knocked her out - this is done to ensure the accuracy of the

test - being as they can't rely on her to breath in and out on demand.

They wrapped her in a type of tubing similar to a blood pressure cuff -

that way when she breathed out - it would apply pressure to make sure all

air was exhaled from her lungs.

It was totally painless for her and the best thing was she at least got

some rest during this time - which, as most of you know is impossible in

the hospital.

The whole procedure lasted about 45 minutes - 1 hour. The medication

gradually wore off about 1 hour after the PFT was complete. She awoke fine

- not groggy or anything - just like she had taken a nap.

The only thing that upset me during everything was when the medication

started to take effect, she acted like a drunk. She lost her motor skills

and was like a rag doll. She however, thought this was funny. I had her

stroller there so I pushed her around until she conked out - this was a big

plus being as she was dead weight.

Hope some of this helps.

, Mommy to 2.5 yowcf and asthma

Got another blizzard here in ol' Kentucky last night - but was blessed with

a heat wave of 25 degrees this morning.

Take care and Merry Christmas!

& Traci,

I never knew a child that young could have a pft. They dont do it here

unless the child is 5 or over as they said its not worth it as it wouldnt

be

correct.

Re: pseudomonas ques

> hi all we have a question our 20 month old goes friday for her pulmonary

function test. we are wondering what to expect. do they knock her out for

this. If so how do they do it and how long does it take. Any info on

experiences you have had with kids this age is helpful. thanks

> and Traci parents of allison w/cf asthma