Any resources for my son? - Asthma Message Board

SadbutblessedMommy · 02-12-2003, 10:26 AM

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, 02:16 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.

laci · 02-13-2003, 03:38 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.

rugratsmomma · 02-13-2003, 07:39 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.

rugratsmomma · 02-13-2003, 07:42 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