Asthma in Teenagers

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there are instructions at www.ent-consult.com that has helped other youngsters. Essentially sit or stand comfortably before a mirror. Practice breathing in count of four and out count of six. Look in the mirror, see the face, jaw, shoulders relax. The mirror acts as a biofeedback device. Have him practice thei daily when he is not having an attack. Then he can use this when the attack starts to reduce his anxiety level. Murray Grossan, M.D. http://www.ent-consult.com http://www.TinnitusRelief.net http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic516.htm

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My 17 year old son was recently dx with asthma.  He has panic attacks and gets upset because it scares him when he can’t breath.  He is usually in school when this happens.  He has his emergency inhaler with him.  He takes that when it happens.  He is also ADHD.  How do you try to explain to him in a calm way what to do so he doesn’t get upset at me?

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    No easy way, but make sure he’s prepared to go to school, besides the inhaler a portable nebulizer in a back pack and perhaps a cell phone so that he can feel everything is being done. There might be a support group in your area or at least on the web where he can talk to others. A problem with asthma is that others in the school might not understand so talking with the teachers might help. Be supportive of course and keep the dialog going. Lane

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