SadbutblessedMommy
02-12-2003, 01:26 PM
I am so blessed to have a sweet and wonderful son. He is 9 yrs old and has had asthma all of his life. We struggle to keep his peak flow above his 50% projected goal. At this time we do not have insurance for him and are living in a county with poor doctor to patient ratios. We have been told we have to get rid of the carpet and get laminate flooring. Is there any resources with that kind of item? He also needs a new updraft machine and not sure if there is any help with that either. Any help would be greatly appreciated! It is so hard to see him want to be like the other kids but on average is stuck on the bench. I am sure you all understand how hard it is to try and be as normal as possible. ~Lesley~
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wrin
02-13-2003, 05:16 PM
If you can't get rid of the carpet make sure you vacuum religiously. Especially in his room. And keep clutter to a minimum -- wash his bedding in hot hot water once every week.
As for the insurance thing -- GET SOME. You're really screwed unless you can -- preventer drugs are expensive. And you could be doing irrepairable damage to his lungs by letting the inflammation sit there. In the meantime, explain your plight to your doctor, and ask him if he could give you a couple of free samples of his drug of choice to tide you over until you CAN get insurance.
As for the insurance thing -- GET SOME. You're really screwed unless you can -- preventer drugs are expensive. And you could be doing irrepairable damage to his lungs by letting the inflammation sit there. In the meantime, explain your plight to your doctor, and ask him if he could give you a couple of free samples of his drug of choice to tide you over until you CAN get insurance.
laci
02-13-2003, 06:38 PM
You must get rid of the carpeting! Take it from me. You can have permanent lung damage from breathing in mold all the time.
Tear it up and put it in a dumpster. Even if there's no good flooring underneath. I bet he'll be relieved.
You can always put a throw rug down until you put some permanent flooring down.
Tear it up and put it in a dumpster. Even if there's no good flooring underneath. I bet he'll be relieved.
You can always put a throw rug down until you put some permanent flooring down.
rugratsmomma
02-13-2003, 10:39 PM
Unfortunatly it isn't always easy for someone to get insurance. Wrin I know you are canadian and probably have zero understanding on the subject but a pre-existing condition can seriously hamper and even keep you from getting insurance.And theres usually an exclusion period if you are able to find insurance.Not to mention the premiums can be rather high if you are considered high risk.
so before you act like its a choice try to understand in some cases it is almost impossible to get insurance.ITS NOT A CHOICE.Its not as easy as saying go out and get some insurance before you scar your kid for life.
so before you act like its a choice try to understand in some cases it is almost impossible to get insurance.ITS NOT A CHOICE.Its not as easy as saying go out and get some insurance before you scar your kid for life.
rugratsmomma
02-13-2003, 10:42 PM
Also to the original poster. Have you tried contacting Children's Miracle Network? I know some people who have been helped out by them as far as medical equipment including nebulizers.Also is there a CHIP program in your state? I know there are income qualifications but they are higher than medicaid
wrin
02-14-2003, 04:04 AM
the United States is kind of known as charity-country -- I'm not sure if you realize what it is like up here, I'm sure they probably teach you down there we're a bunch of commies and our government pays for everything.
Not so much.
But still.. there has GOT to be some kind of resources for a family in your situation. GOT TO.
Not so much.
But still.. there has GOT to be some kind of resources for a family in your situation. GOT TO.
charleyhorse
02-15-2003, 03:45 PM
Lesley .... I agree that getting rid of your carpeting would be a good start. A HEPA air cleaner can also make a tremdnous difference. An allergist once told me to concentrate on the bedroom because that's where we spend the greatest amount of time. If you can make his sleeping arrangements as dust and mold free as possible, that gives him a fighting chance the rest of the day. No carpets, no stuffed animals, no 'stuff' on shelves. Basically you're trying to create as sterile an atmosphere for sleeping as possible. Then if you wash the bedding in hot, hot water at least once a week, vacumm and dust a couple times a week and use a HEPA air cleaner in the bedroom, I'm hoping you will see a big improvement. Best wishes
Barb
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charleyhorse
02-15-2003, 03:49 PM
Another thought ... have you tried contacting Mothers of Asthmatics? they might have some suggestions for how to get some financial help with all this. It does add up for sure.
Barb
Barb
jim breagy
02-15-2003, 07:21 PM
I believe your son would be eligible for Supplemental Security Income Benefits. The government makes the process very difficult. Statistics clearly show that claimants who have representation win their benefits more than those who apply on their own. Additional information can be vieved at: http://www.social-security-benefits.com/Social-Security-Disability-explained.html Get a lawyer a.s.a.p. and best of everything to you and the boy.
nicola_76_uk
02-16-2003, 08:43 AM
The Childrens Miracle Network is a fab idea RugratsMomma. I would never have thought of that. If that doesn't work, surely there must be other children's charities that could help you out.
And no, its not that easy to get insurance in the States. My best friend and her family have been "self-pay" for ages because insurance is so expensive. Here in Britain we have the NHS but you have to wait ages for anything.
Take care Lesley and the best of luck to you and your son.
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And no, its not that easy to get insurance in the States. My best friend and her family have been "self-pay" for ages because insurance is so expensive. Here in Britain we have the NHS but you have to wait ages for anything.
Take care Lesley and the best of luck to you and your son.
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thejoe
02-20-2003, 08:31 PM
I know how tough it can be, I had pretty bad asthma when I was younger. I would suggest you remove the carpet because his problem could be caused by allergies, and carpet is horrible for that.