What is a possible side effect of long term inhaled glucocorticoid use in pediatric patients?
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There are a few possible systemic effects that should by minimal.  You may also see a slight dip by possibly an inch with the child's height.  There is no way of knowing whether or not it will actually effect your child's height.  \n\nThe benefits of glucocorticosteroids far outweigh the risks associated.  The long term effects are still virtually unestablished, but this treatment has been around in the U.S. and overseas for many years.\n\nYou should try to ensure that your child or whoever is in need of asthma control to take their medication daily to avoid the known dangers associated with asthma (attacks, hospital time, and even death).\n\nBasically, we don't know what the l.t. effects of steroids are, but we do know what the effects of asthma are--and the benefits outweigh the risks.\n\nI hope this helps.
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I would say it's not out of the question, but I sure hope not.  \n\nMy son was helping my hubby burn an old cedar tree and it had poison oak in it (they didn't know).  It got in his eyes, his ears, his mouth, he was just miserable, and the docs put him on prednisone to help him get thru it.\n\nSure hope this isn't the case with you, wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.
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Abosolutely not!! As a doctor I would have to implore you not to take that action. First because all anti-histamines have many side effects that include: dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, euphoria, uncoordination, anxiety, insomnia, tremor, nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth, and dry cough. Infrequent adverse effects include: urinary retention, palpitations, hypotension, headache, hallucination, and psychosis. And since your son or daughter is less than two years old this list is many times more likely to happen.\n\nAlso, The drug Chlorphenamine, has an anti-deppressant property that blocks that transmission of seratonan, because of that a Swedish company a while back, I think, marketed a drug harnessed from Chlorphenamine that was the first of its kind to block the reuptake of seratonan. In lamens terms that means it has the power to treat diseases such as: depression, anxiety disorders and personality disorders. Do you really want to give that to a two year old child?
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*Prednisone side effects:\n \nPrednisone may cause euphoria, insomnia, mood changes, personality changes, psychotic behavior, or severe depression.  It may worsen any existing emotional instability.\n\nAt a high dose, Prednisone may cause fluid retention and high blood pressure.  If this happens, you may need a low-salt diet and a potassium supplement.\n\nWith prolonged Prednisone treatment, eye problems may develop (e.g. a viral or fungal eye infection, cataracts, or glaucoma).\n\nIf you take Prednisone over the long term, the buildup of adrenal hormones in your body may cause a condition called Cushing's syndrome, marked by weight gain, a "moon-faced" appearance, thin, fragile skin, muscle weakness, brittle bones, and purplish stripe marks on the skin.  Women are more vulnerable to this problem than men.  Alternate-day therapy may help prevent its development.\n\n*Other potential side effects from Prednisone include:\n\nBone fractures, bruising, bulging eyes, congestive heart failure, convulsions, distended abdomen, face redness, glaucoma, headache, hives and other allergic-type reactions, increased pressure inside eyes or skull, inflamed esophagus or pancreas, irregular menstrual periods, muscle weakness or disease, osteoporosis, peptic ulcer, poor healing of wounds, stunted growth (in children), sweating, thin, fragile skin, vertigo
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YES! I used to have chronic asthma - could not even walk up a few stairs without needing my inhaler and now I am totally cured and never wheeze or need an inhaler. \nFirstly, I took a course of BUTEYKO. This is a powerful but simple method which CURES asthma. (I used the Buteyko Eucapnic method). I went in on lots of different inhalers, a very ill person, and after 24 hours, I've never needed another inhaler again or had an attack or even wheezed much, and if I do feel short of breath, it's quickly controlled by using simple techniques.\nI don't want to go into the specifics as it could be dangerous for you to try them on your son without a professional showing you how. the basic point is that asthmatics actually OVER-breathe (even though they think they can't get enough air), and it teaches you to breathe more gently and calmly. The major point is to ALWAYS breathe through the nose, never the mouth, which you could start training him to do immediately, as this could not hurt him at all. It's a good thing for everyone to do!\n\nSecondly, get him checked for allergies: it is amazing how certain foods and things in your everyday environment can make your asthma so much worse. Common culprits are dairy products (mucus forming) and grains, but different people are allergic to individual things (I am allergic to sugar, for example). Also, many environmental factors affect asthma - animal hair, cigarettes, dust, bed mites, paint. One of the worse culprits is aerosol - so cut out all air fresheners, spray deodorant, hait lacquer, etc. Also, asthmatics should not take codeine - nurofen is a big no-no. One excellent treatment for Allergies and asthma is EPD (Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization).\n\nI really hope this helps. I live in the UK, so I hope these treatments are available wherever you live. GOOD LUCK!
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steroids aren't that dangerous, however, if you overdose your self, the problems are serious enough to destabilize you.  oral steriods like dexamethasone, prednisolone and other variants should be taken maximum for two weeks.  extending the course will lessen the efficacy of the drug and raise the adverse effects like bloating and sclerating ( hardening of tissues esp. heart valves)
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Im answering from the UK  it may be different for other countries..\nBlue is Ventilin  This is a RELIEVER    for use DURING an Asthma Attack\n\nBeige is Becotide   this is a PREVENTER   normally taken a regular intervals  perhaps twice a day  to prevent an attack happening\n\nMy daughter also uses a Purple inhaler   this is Serotide  and is also a PREVENTER\n\nHope this helps\n\nDebs x
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fluticasone  (floo TIK uh zone)
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Not if they are prescribed to them. It depends how old the kid is, but it should be up to the parent to question the prescribing physician as to why their child is on the drug, and what the risks are Vs. the benefits.
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What are the possible side effects of prednisone?\n  If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking prednisone and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: \n\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \nincreased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision); or \nsudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two). \nOther, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take prednisone and talk to your doctor if you experience\n\ninsomnia; \nnausea, vomiting, or stomach upset; \nfatigue or dizziness; \nmuscle weakness or joint pain; \nproblems with diabetes control; or \nincreased hunger or thirst. \nOther side effects that occur only rarely, usually with high doses of prednisone, include\n\nacne, \nincreased hair growth, \nthinning of the skin, \ncataracts, \nglaucoma, \nosteoporosis, \nroundness of the face, and \nchanges in behavior. \nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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I applaud you for seeking help!  Please visit this website \n\nhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/question/illness_infection/asthma_mgmt.html\n1.  Are you using any maintenance medications to keep your asthma under control like an inhaled steroid?\n2.  How many times a week do you use your rescue inhaler?\n4.  Do you use a spacer?\n5.  When you are having trouble do you tell someone or do you try to hide it/  DONT HIDE IT TELL SOMEONE!  \n6.  Most importantly have you seen your doctor recently about your asthma?  There should be no reason why your asthma is not under control.  If you use your rescue inhaler more than twice per week it means your asthma is out of control.  Inhaled medications, not smoking, and asthma education are key for you!  Congratulations for taking control at this age!
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If you are taking prednisone to treat a long-lasting disease, the medication may help control your condition but will not cure it. Continue to take prednisone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking prednisone without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking prednisone, your body may not have enough natural steroids to function normally. This may cause symptoms such as extreme tiredness, weakness, slowed movements, upset stomach, weight loss, changes in skin color, sores in the mouth, and craving for salt, and may cause death. Call your doctor if you experience these or other unusual symptoms while you are taking decreasing doses of prednisone or after you stop taking the medication.
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Actually,it does matter when you use corticosteroids because the use causes de-pigmentation and thinning  of your skin.If you use them and expose youtrself to sunlight,your skin will lack protection from the ultraviolet rays of the sun(since the melanocytes are inhibited by the corticosteroid)and you get a lot of damage-this is especially true in people of African descent.Prolonged use of steroids can therefore predispose you toskin cancer as well as Cushing's syndrome etc.\nSo limit your use of them,and never use  during the day  and also,use a sunscreen and moisturiser in the daytime to protect your skin from its effects.
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Most children in clinical trials who experienced side effects were not bothered enough to stop taking Strattera. The most common side effects were upset stomach, decreased appetite, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, and mood swings. In short-term clinical trials with children and adolescents, a modest decrease in appetite was the most common side effect. Some children may experience a loss of weight when starting treatment with Strattera. As with all ADHD medications, growth should be monitored during treatment. Strattera has not been tested in children under 6 years of age. In rare cases, Strattera can cause allergic reactions, such as swelling or hives, which can be serious. Your child should stop taking Strattera. Call your doctor or healthcare professional if your child develops any of these symptoms. These are the reported side effects currently known.
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It can trigger an attack causing inflamation in your lungs, and bronchoconstriction... avoid aerosols if at all possible.
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#i think shes still young enough to benefit from intal inhaler(sodium cromoglycate)\n#it would be nice to consider decreasing the dose of inhaled steroid to minimum effective.\n#singulaire is directed against chemicals in the body involved in the asthma/allergy response therefore it is more of a symptom control drug,i read that it is most appropriate for exercise induced asthma,i dont think it is appropriate for a child at that age.\n# correct diagnosis is always key. maybe she doesnt have allergy , but rather a form of chronic bronchiolitis?\ndistinguishing is vital.\n# if allergy is confirmed then maybe desensitization could help?(desensitization is a technique where an allergic person is gradually exposed to increasing doses of the allergic substanc until he becomes unsensitive to it,it worked for a lot of people.
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From personal experience from using NON anabolic steriods(corticosteriods) as an immunosuppressant after a lung transplant, they do cause weight gain (puffy cheeks and weight gain the belly), high blood pressure, water retention and muscle loss and the obvious immunosuppression.