At what age can a child use an inhaler instead of a nebulizer for asthma?

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CrazyChick

My son will be six years old in November, and is in kindergarten. He has nebulizer treatments when his asthma is acting up (surrounding changes in weather, which are starting up for the autumn), and I was wondering at what age kids start using inhalers instead of nebulizers?

I'd much rather him have it in his backpack and be able to use it without cutting into the schoolday than to have him have to go to the nurse's office and do the nebulizer treatment.
There is an exception in my state regarding inhalers. They're the only medicine the kids can keep on them and use.

Also, I'm aware of the air chamber thing. I'm actually asking about JUST the inhaler.

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There really is no particular age that defines when a child can use an inhaler. It really depends on how well the child learns and is aware of his/her surroundings. Your son should be able to use the inhaler if you teach him how to use it; going over steps with him, telling him to hold his breath for the count of 10, etc. However, usage of the inhaler also depends on whether or not your son realizes when he has an asthmatic attack; some people do not realize when this is happening until it is too late and they cannot think of what to do properly. (So the nurse should have a backup nebulizer with her even if your son has his inhaler.)

I have a child who loves school, but he gives me a lot of problems getting ready for school. Any help?

Liz W

It is not his teacher or anything happening at school in particular. He did the same thing last year in Kindergarten. He is fine once he gets to school. He had an awesome teacher last year and has a great teacher this year. They both have taken the time to give him some special attention. He is good at school, does his work, quiet, but has friends.

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I get everything ready the night before. We do homework, pack up the bookbag and place it by the front door. When he goes to bed, get his clothes out for the next day and say "here are your clothes for tomorrow". When I get my kids up, I say get your clothes on. Then they are dressed, and the backpack is by the door. All I have to worry about is eating, washing up and getting out the door. I find that if I don't give them a lot of time, I am better off. I wake my daughter (who has ADD) at 8 with her clothes ready, and rush her right down to breakfast. She has 20 minutes to eat, and 10 to brush her hair and teeth. The bus comes at 8:30. If she doesn't have time to start playing or watching tv it is easier to get her out of the house.

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