Question 1

my baby brother has bronchomalacia. how can we treat his coughing?

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Mgt: The airway continues to grow, and maximizing nutrition is part of the management. If the airway function improves with a bronchodilator this can be helpful. In addition, preventing infections is important. Further management and review of records can be obtained via an inbox consult with Healthtap.

Question 2

is this serious? my baby's on ventilator developed condition called bronchial malasia/bronchomalacia. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Bronchomalacia may result from an underdevelopment or weakening of the airway wall. The airway then collapses more easily and can cause respiratory symptoms. 
As the baby grows, the lung will grow and help to minimize the effect of this part of the airway on breathing.
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Question 3

i was diagnosis by bronchoscopy with trachobronchomalacia and distal bronchomalacia. what if any are my best tx options. i'm 35...?

Accepted Answer

Tracheobronchomalaci: Tracheobronchomalacia:  airway walls are weak and collapses during breathing or coughing. It can develop as a result of an underlying medical condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis, lupus etc, treatment depends on exact location and the extent of the disease. Options are tracheobronchial airway stent, tracheobronchoplasty, tracheal resection etc.

Question 4

what is the adult equilent to pedialite?

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Gatoraide: Gatoraide and other sport drinks are the adult equivalent of pedialite.

Question 5

do adults get croup?

Accepted Answer

No: This is predominantly a disease of young children.

Question 6

is milk bad for adults?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: If you can drink milk without problems, you can drink it. You may want to select low-/non-fat milk. If you have lactose intolerance like many of us, you may want to avoid it or drink either lactose- free or soy milk. There are varying degrees of lactose intolerance. As we get older we make less and less lactase, an enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. Many adults get gas and bloating with mil.

Question 7

can an adult get infanrix?

Accepted Answer

No: Not approved for adults. Adults receive addacell.

Question 8

could an adult have pandas?

Accepted Answer

No.: Pandas is an acronym which stands for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disease associated with streptococcal disease. No. By definition, pandas is a pediatric disorder. It is possible that adolescents and adults may have immune mediated ocd, but this is not known. The research studies at the nimh are restricted to children.

Question 9

can adults catches roseola?

Accepted Answer

Yes: When saying "catch", you would need to be more specific. As far as being a carrier,  yes, they can, unless they had as a child. As far as having symptoms of it, much less likely, as it is common in children and adults have probably had it even if it was not diagnosed as such.

Question 10

is strep worse as an adult?

Accepted Answer

Not Nessisarily: Strep throat can have a wide spectrum of severity in symptoms. Ibuprofen, salt water gargles and fluids help alleviate the pain.

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