I KNOW THIS, but ...Should a child with asthma be out on a day like today?
Question:
It is 94 here and feels like 105. His friend just called and again like 2 days ago, asked if he could go outside to play.
I was told to NOT have him out on days like today because it could cause him trouble breathing.
The NEWS even says, "Any persons with heart, breathing problems, the old & the young, those who are pregnant...should stay inside out of the heat."
Doesn't his parents watch the news? I have told these people before that my boy has severe asthma!
It is only common sense ...right?
So, what is your take on allowing an asthmatic 9 yr old out to play in the heat?
Yes, or HECK NO!
BTW- for the rest of the week they are calling for it to be between 94 and 100 and it will feel like 105- 115.
Thanks in advance!
Answers:
Keep your son inside. As a person without asthma I find it difficult enough to breath in this weather. I'm sure the parents of this child have heard the warnings, but because they don't experience it themselves, they don't really understand what could really happen to your son. Unless you deal with something, it's hard to understand other's who do. I've had people get mad at me in the past because I couldn't respond to emails and such, but they don't have 4 kids with less than 6 years total between them and one with autism/adhd to deal with. Unless people live your life, they can never understand what it is you go through. Maybe the little boy can come inside to play while the weather is so brutal?
I hope this new med can help your son feel better!!
Best wishes!
He stays in, much to his disappointment
no i have asma and i would not at all your son is going to have an asmah attack if you let him unlesse he dosent have a sersous contion of asmah like me
Stay in for sure but maybe you can find something for him and his friend to do inside if only for a couple hours.I know theheat can be very dangerious on with asthma but when your 9 years old its hard to understand and as you probably its also hard to keep them getting bored.
You are the parent. He can't play outdoors. Suggest other activities indoors (like Jons fantastic pizza, Dave and Busters, Gameworks, etc.). Put your foot down and say it is for his health.
Let him out if he wants to go out. Let him live life. Let them play early before it gets too hot. Then when it gets very warm have them come inside cool off play some indoor games/video games.
Let him enjoy the outdoors.
ALSO I HAVE ASTHMA...and my doctor told me the better I work my lungs the better they will get...so running for your boy can be a good thing just keep a close eye on him. It is like working a muscle if you don't let him work it..it won't get stronger.
Heck No, Absolutley not !!! Cause we love you that"s why ! !
I know it is hard to curtail a 9 year old boy and his friend from down the road. Let them set up your living room into anything they want each day. (my boys loved GI Joe and they would make different camps each day) That is just one example. On another day, let them make themselves lunch and dessert. Sometimes the Dr. (and you) know best.
Take care and pray for cooler weather!
My granddaughter also has asthma. She was born 3 months too soon and will always have problems. It is really hard for her in this heat. Sometimes momma just has to say no. Little ones don't know when their body has had too much and will play till they drop. Try to help him and his friends to find something inside for awhile, at least until it cools off.
heck no! BTW 9y/o's don't know this stuff,that's why they're called children! who's the parent here,you?THEN,YOU DECIDE!
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