Sandra Angela Dave Beth

If you’ve had to rush your child to the emergency room because of an asthma attack, then you know it’s an experience you never want to repeat. The first time I took Erica to the ER she was just 2 years old. I didn’t know what was happening to her and, I wanted to see a doctor right away. I have to admit, I didn’t exactly remain calm. Then, they had to give her 3 back-to-back treatments of albuterol. I was terrified until I heard her take those first deep breaths.

What was even worse for me was that I didn’t realize she was having an asthma attack. I thought she was just out of breath because she’d been playing all day. But the doctors said a two-year-old should be able to do activities that a child her age would normally do without coughing and wheezing. After that afternoon in the ER, I promised myself I would do anything to avoid going through that again.

 

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PULMICORT RESPULES is developed and approved specifically for children 12 months to 8 years of age, to help prevent asthma symptoms that could lead to an attack. PULMICORT RESPULES, an inhaled corticosteroid, is not a quick-relief medication and should NOT be used to treat an acute (sudden) asthma attack.

Important Safety Information you should know

PULMICORT RESPULES, an inhaled corticosteroid, is not a quick-relief medication and should NOT be used to treat an acute asthma attack. In studies, side effects included respiratory infection, runny nose, earache, and coughing. Inhaled corticosteroids may cause a reduction in growth rate. The long-term effect on final adult height is unknown. If switching to PULMICORT RESPULES from an oral (syrup or pill) corticosteroid, follow the doctor's instructions to help avoid health risks. Tell the doctor if your child is exposed to chicken pox or measles.

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