How to know if child outgrows Asthma?

[tclem]

My son was diagnosed with asthma 3 years ago. He's had all the testing and is allergic to pretty much everything outdoors and in. He currently takes Singulair, Zyrtec and Pulmicort on a daily basis. Things have been going really well lately and we'd like to wean him off meds if we can. The doctor said they are certainly willing to try. Has anyone done this? I would hate to start problems up all over again but why keep pumping him full of meds if there is any chance we can cut him back.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[GoBoilers]

I have the same question. My son was diagnosed w/ Reactive Airway Disease and was on Pulmicort all last winter. We took him off in the spring and now gets Flovert when sick and Albuterol if needed. I've had 2 dr's try to get me to give him Singulair, but he has very few episodes, so I don't think a daily medication is needed. I would love to know if he's going to grow out of it too.

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QUOTE=tclem;3402038]My son was diagnosed with asthma 3 years ago. He's had all the testing and is allergic to pretty much everything outdoors and in. He currently takes Singulair, Zyrtec and Pulmicort on a daily basis. Things have been going really well lately and we'd like to wean him off meds if we can. The doctor said they are certainly willing to try. Has anyone done this? I would hate to start problems up all over again but why keep pumping him full of meds if there is any chance we can cut him back.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.[/QUOTE]

[bennamy8312]

My sisters little boy has the same problems and was put on all of the same meds. he is now 6 and takes only an inhaler when needed... be really careful giving all that medication everyday though be cause he now has major problems with constapation and has colon problems... so yes if at all posable try to get him off so much...

[Gabby2007]

Many people take asthma meds for decades without a problem; the newer ones especially seem to have few/if any side effects. On the other hand, if your doctor thinks your son can be eased off them - why not give it a try?

[violetsmom13]

I can relate to your dilemma. I would try weaning if I were you, as long as you can limit his exposure to allergens and always have a rescue med handy. How long has it been since your son's last "attack?" My two year old daughter has asthma triggered by respiratory infections. She has only had two attacks, but they were serious. It is hard to give her Pulmicort every day when she can go months without symptoms. It has now been three months since her last attack and she has made it through two really bad colds without any ashtma symptoms. We look forward to the spring when we will try to put the nebulizer away for good, too! My husband had serious asthma as a child and hasn't had a single symptom since he was six years old! I hear about kids outgrowing it all the time. Good luck!