[tri-med] Re: pneumonia

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From: "Jude Wolpert" <jfwolpert2@xxxxxxxxxxx>

> they switched kam to xopenex for her neb also.

Alex's was/is Albuteron (Proventil).

> yes we made a croup tent of kam's crib out of a shower curtain.

This is where it gets so crazy, we were always told that for the
bronchitis/pneumonia to make it cold air. Others on the list have been told
warm air.  :0)

From experience over the years we could tell that colder air helped Alex
breathe better than warm (esp warm, moist air). To that end we use a cold
air humidifier.

Also, heavy humidity always made it harder for Alex to breathe. It was crazy
at times when the temp outside wasn't hot but it was very muggy and we'd run
the AC because it was easier on Alex.

The theory we were told is this: when the lungs are inflamed you want cool
air to calm them down. Just like an inflammation in other parts of the body.
Heat only inflames it more. That seems to be a correct theory in terms of
Alex.

That said, why do some kids do well with the hot air?  hmmmmm.......perhaps
it goes back to them being individuals??????????

Michelle mom to Alex (16, partial trisomy 14 mosaic) and Molly (13)
MichiganUSA


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