an i give am asthmatic son some antihistamine to help him sleep or is it not advised?
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monica.
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Q: can i give am asthmatic son some antihistamine to help him sleep or is it not advised?
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4/26/10 11:13am
Monica, if your son can't sleep because of coughing or other asthma symptoms, it means his asthma is not controlled. You need to take him to your physician and inform the doctor that he's having trouble sleeping because of his asthma and you think his treatment should be adjusted.
If he has allergies, your doctor may agree that an antihistamine is warranted (I take one as part of my daily asthma prevention medication regime), but if he's having trouble sleeping, it really is necessary for you to speak to his doctor.
Another good idea would be to ask for allergy tests so you can help identify his triggers.
Good luck!
1/ 7/10 10:23pm
You sould ask your sons doctor for something to help him sleep or talk to the pharmacist that fill his medications. You don't want a dependency to develop for him to sleep.
4/26/10 4:08am
Antihistamines , only the last generations, may have some role in allergic asthma prevention not treatment..There are better alternative medications. I emphasize on the type and the triggers of asthma in the treatment.
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