Tracking the next pandemic: Avian Flu Talk |
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Just be careful trying to treat youselves. If you could get all the info you needed off the net then there would be no need for medical staff anymore. I am a UK pharmacist and can answer specific questions if needed. - Or ask your local pharmacist - remember pharmacists spend 4 years learning about medicines. Doctors spend 6 years learning everything. Who knows more about medicines... |
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Jhetta
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Thank you what a generous offer. It would be wonderful if you could expound on the medications your family will be taking in the event of a pandemic.
What do you feel will be most useful.
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I bought a generator to use with the neb since my dr. wouldn't write a script for a battery powered one. I would like to get a prescription for flovent (currently no refills left). Does anyone know where I may obtain one? Maybe there is a steriod that could be put directly into the neb?? I am afraid if I ask the dr. again he will say no again. If I can't find it anywhere else, I guess I will have to go ahead and ask him anyway. My son has acute attacks and always ends up in the ER, it is scary, and with the avian flu thing, that makes it doubly scary knowing that there may not be a place to bring him for an emergency treatment.
any help is much appreciated!
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VtDoc
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Just to weigh in on the nebulizer issue...
All medication for nebulizer is also available in an inhaler form (except Xopenex, and it's coming). Multiple studies have shown that medication administered with an inhaler and spacer is just as effective as when given by nebulizer (as long as you're old physically and mentally capable of using the inhaler). A lot of people "feel" that a nebulizer is more effective, and there might possibly be a benefit from the humidification that is administered along with the medication, but an inhaler is portable and doesn't use electricity.
Of course, this should be discussed with your physician.
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hi vt doc,
I agree with you the meds for the nebulizer and inhaler are pretty much the same, HOWEVER the medication used with a nebulizer is more and constant, its also delivered in smaller particles forcing the medication to go deeper into the lungs, while the inhaler cant be replaced for sudden attacks both of them very important in the life of an asthamtic.. Even with a spacer in an inhaler the medication still bounces around the mouth, with a nebulizer it does not. Again both play imortant roles.. to say one can replace the other or as good would not be true, they both do different jobs. My kids need and rely on both depending on the attack ..
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hersheys syrup and a shot of real cream. How does this help?
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I haven't had time to read all the posts, but wanted to put in now these:
For high fevers, tepid (between warm and cool) baths can more effectively bring down fevers than meds, or you could go outside underdressed in wet t shirt and pants. I think acetaminiphen (Tylenol) is available as a suppository (at least in Canada) which is quicker acting.
Don't take 800 mg of ibuprofen over a many months if you have other options as it increases odds of heart attacks, strokes, and other problems.
Ginger is very effective for nausea of almost any kind, best use fresh or powdered ginger tea, or ginger candy as ginger ale has very little.
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More people will be using firewood to heat their houses so asthma will be worse. air filters for your house might be extremly important.
Anyone with suggestion on sealing the house and air filters. |
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Jhetta
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My son and I used to have very bad asthma... I bought a sharper image air cleaner and run it in both bedrooms and we are both much better. Have not had to take my son to the emergency room in years. I also bought a hepa vaccum.
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Jhetta
I have the luxary of the keys to my pharmacy so I can get anything at anytime. Yes its illegal for me to help myself to prescription only meds but needs must. I also have a large order ready to go to my suppliers so I am well stocked when this thing hits.
I have some Tamiflu in stock and that is for me and my family unless I get some of the medical professionals allocation in which case my Tamiflu will go to my staff if they turn up to work.
Antibiotics will be used for secondary infections.
The usual Flu meds ephedrine etc and lots of pain killers that reduce fever.
I have a pretty good stock at home as well that I have always had.
Theres no cure at the moment just symptom relief.
As I am in the UK what is avaiable over the counter varies in different countries so its hard to give advice. Generally stock up on any prescritption meds and whatever you would have in (or go to buy) for the usual flu season.
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What is your physician's reasoning for not writing a script for a battery operated nebulizer? I could see how that could be very handy during power outages bird flu aside.
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Hi, Mississippi Mama. It's been many years, but I seem to remember just letting it get into my eyes while I shampood my hair.
By the way, are you ready for Hurricane season? You are such an impressive woman! Everything you have gone thru and to come out on the other side so wise and strong! Your family is very lucky to have you.
God Bless
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