Day One of Evaluation- Allergy Skin Testing
Dr. Cason on Jul 15th 2008
Day Number One-
3 specialists-Allergy/Gastroenterology/Pulmonology
7 hours in the hospital-08:00-15:00
4 tantrums and
1 skin testing
Take at look at the controls at the top row.
The positive is histamine and the negative is saline
The largest wheal is Egg (Bottom middle) The next is Milk (Top right) and the following…Peanut (Top right second one down below milk).
So now that we know [...]
The Power of Positivity
Dr. Cason on Jun 9th 2008
I drove to work today planning my next post- It was going to be sad and weepy and raw. Which it still probably is but it ends a little better than I thought it would.
There are so many things rattling around in my heart right now I just want to get it down. Off [...]
Egg, Wheat and Milk Allergy in Kids
Dr. Cason on Jun 6th 2008
The labs are back and it looks like Jake is allergic to eggs- if the vomiting and wheezing weren’t enough of a clue- the blood test confirms it. But surprisingly he also shows a possible allergy to wheat and milk. Hmmmm…what do you do with children who are allergic to eggs, wheat and milk?
As [...]
Just Home from the Hospital- Again
Dr. Cason on Jun 5th 2008
That’s right, he now has had his second hospitalization and third sudden severe asthma attack in 5 weeks. I’m so sleepy from the crazy night. I’ll talk more on my next post. Here’s some photos of his eventful time.
Good night everyone. Time to get some rest.
He Needs an Epi-Pen Jr
Dr. Cason on May 15th 2008
The drama is over. For now.
A follow up yesterday at the docotr’s office has prompted an increase in meds and some further testing. Is it an egg allergy? This haunts me and it’s the most frustrating thing to try to convince other that this could be the cause of the severe and sudden asthma attacks. [...]
A Restless Sleep
Dr. Cason on May 14th 2008
He slept but not soundly. His breathing calmed after the Albuterol but then slowly revved up again to 50-60 breaths per minute. We tossed and turned and back and forth I went asking myself, “Should I go back to the ER. Will they admit him again? Can I deal with that again? Can I [...]
All that Wheezes isn’t Asthma
Dr. Cason on May 13th 2008
Pediatric Tip:
All that wheezes isn’t asthma. It may be food allergies. If your child has coughing and wheezing and a sudden or even delayed asthma attack following some specific foods, it may be food allergies. Talk to your pediatrician about getting them tested.
Check out The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network for helpful information regarding [...]
