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How should you comfort a child when their asthma is so bad they have to have allergy shots?
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∙ 8y ago
If you are talking about desensitization shots, having been through this with my child, these are things that worked:
-explain that the shots will help her/him not to have so many Asthma attacks.
-the needle used for these is so small that many children never even feel it if they are distracted. you can even get the doctor to show it to the child if you think it will help.
-the shots don't go on indefinitely, they stop after an immunity has been built up. The immunity can last for years.
-making allergy shot day a special treat day for some favorite activity helps a lot, if it is dependent on their behaving well for the shot first.
-get the child to talk out their specific worries about the shots, and be honest in your response.
-some kids like a colorful bandaid with their favorite characters on them for their "owie".
-if your child will respond well, set her/him on your lap for the shot, but be firm while soothing her/him that this is necessary because you care about her/his health and well-being.
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Children with Asthma?
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Can a person get asthma latter in his life when he wasn't born with it?
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What has the author Raoul L Wolf written?
Raoul L. Wolf has written: 'Essential pediatric allergy, asthma and immunology' -- subject(s): Allergy in children, Asthma in children, Child, Diagnosis, Hypersensitivity, Immunologic diseases, Immunologic diseases in children, Infant, Therapy
What has the author Kjell Aas written?
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What sort of allergy can affect a child in the eye?
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When did Jim Davis have asthma?
He developed asthma as a child.
Did Jim Davis have asthma?
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What books can you suggest for people with allergies?
FOOD ALLERGIES: Food Allergy Field Guide : A Lifestyle Manual for Families by Theresa Willingham The Peanut Allergy Answer Book What's to Eat? The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook The Parent's Guide to Food Allergies Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies : Emotional Support and Practical Advice from a Parent Who's Been There ALLERGIES, HAYFEVER, SINUSITIS, ETC.: Sinus Survival: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Sinusitis, Allergies, and Colds Relief from Hay Fever and Other Airborne Allergies : Dell Medical Library Allergy Plants: That Cause Sneezing and Wheezing by Mary Jelks The Allergy Self-Help Book: A Step-By-Step Guide to Nondrug Relief of Asthma, Hay Fever, Headaches, Fatigue, Digestive Problems, and over 50 Other Allergies No More Allergies : Identifying and Eliminating Allergies and Sensitivity Reactions to Everything inYour Environment What Every Home Owner Needs to Know About Mold The Sinusitis Help Book Allergy Free Naturally: 1,000 Nondrug Solutions for More Than 50 Allergy-Related Problems The Parent's Guide to Allergies and Asthma What Your Doctor May Not tell You About Children's Allergies and Asthma: Simple Steps to Help Stop Attacks and Improve Your Child's Health My House Is Killing Me! The Home Guide for Families With Allergies and Asthma Asthma & Allergies American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Allergies and Asthma
Can you list some books about asthma?
The Asthma Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know by Francis V. Adams, MD Asthma (Just the Facts) All About Asthma and How to Live With It Ask the Doctor: Asthma The Asthma Self-Care Book : How to Take Control of Your Asthma Asthma & Allergies My House Is Killing Me! The Home Guide for Families With Allergies and Asthma Why Do I Wheeze? Children and Asthma: The Child With Asthma Childhood Asthma: What It Is and What You Can Do Control Your Child's Asthma: A Breakthrough Program for the Treatment and Management of Childhood Asthma The Parent's Guide to Allergies and Asthma American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Allergies and Asthma What Your Doctor May Not tell You About Children's Allergies and Asthma: Simple Steps to Help Stop Attacks and Improve Your Child's Health
Can a child get a reddish raised rash from a dog allergy?
Unless the child has the same allergy, No. Allergic reactions are not "contagious"
