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| Member: swainl |
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| Member: hezajet |
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 3, 2007 - 8:55 am: chronic cough left untreated can lead to considerable problems. Our guy was born and raised in central Florida, moved to Maryland as a 5 year old and developed a chronic cough at the age of 21. Was tested for allergens and the results came back with him being allergic to his entire environment. We treated for COPD in conjunction with allergy shots which he also had a reaction to.............long story made short. We almost lost him due entirely to the chronic cough!!! He ended up hospitalized for 5 weeks came home relatively healthy. No longer given allergy shots, but is still monitored closely for any signs of chronic cough which is treated in our case with a cherry flavored antihistamine cough syrup and inhalers given by mask.His barn is a shed row with NO solid walls, plenty of ventilation including many fans positioned to keep constant air movement no matter what the weather. We also have to keep up on weekly vacuuming of the barn to limit dust. Special bedding is bought to limit dust as well as bedding any stall next to him. So far all is well and after 5 years we continue to monitor his breathing however, we have not had to treat him in over a year now with the syrup or inhaler. He is 27+ and still going strong...........  Hope this information helps you, any questions please do not hesitate to ask. |
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