| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 |
| "avoid them!" |
6 prescriptions later, we have returned from the doctor's office...yes, you read that right. Granted, 2 are for medications that Cole has been taking daily since he was 2 for asthma and allergies, we just needed refills...3 others are inhalers (long-term & rescue) as well as a spacer, to replace the nebulizer machine we had been using. These are just to be used "as needed" in case of flare-ups. The remaining one is an antibiotic for an ear infection which cropped up in the midst of this. And the kicker is, Cole doesn't even have "bad" asthma. His is usually very well maintained, and his doctor is super cautious about prescribing medicine and making sure we're following Cole's asthma action plan.
But there is one thing that we must avoid, above else... One cute, adorable animal that wreaks havoc on his body...that kicked his asthma into high gear over the weekend. When I asked his doctor if there was anything else we could do he said, "Yes! Avoid them!" Which is why I thought this photo that we took at the Arboretum this past Fall was appropriate (apparently dogs aren't allowed in the Bonsai gardens, either.)
And that, my friends, is another day in the life of Cole.
Who is doing better, thank you.Labels: Cole |
posted by Joanna Bolick @ 2:32 PM  |
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What an ordeal. I am so glad that he is doing better. Very appropriate picture in deed. I just emailed you about our trip the dr. this morning. They keep us on our toes that's for sure.
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awww.........
Where would we be without antibiotics??
Glad he is on the rebound from his weekend.
j
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Poor little guy! Too bad he loves them so much huh?! Glad he is feeling better! ;)
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I started out like Cole as a kid and have progressively gotten worse over the years. I am allergic to all the standard asthma medicines and have to take Xolair shots every 4 weeks - $1,500 X two shots. My doctor tells me to move to the coast, that Western NC is the worst place for me to live. It would be cheaper in the long run I guess. Hope he feels better!
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oh sheesh, joanna - i totally relate. turner is actually a BAD asthmatic though. poor thing. i think we finally have it all under control but it was a rough go there for a while.
Glad Cole is doing better :)
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Yikes! That sounds scary!
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What an ordeal. I am so glad that he is doing better. Very appropriate picture in deed. I just emailed you about our trip the dr. this morning. They keep us on our toes that's for sure.