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Child S Hands Shake. Earlier Had Pneumonia. Taken Albuterol. Hair Thinning. Need For Concern?

My daughter's hands shake. I have noticed this in the morning and when she is concentrating or writing. She is 10 years old. I noticed it a couple of months ago during treatment for pneumonia. We thought the albuterol and/or pulmicort were to blame, however, she has been off of those for two months. She also had excessive hair thinning which again, we thought was a side effect of the medicine. That has slowed down significantly but is still occuring. Do we need to be concerned or is that common following use of these medications?
Wed, 24 Apr 2013
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Hi

Thanks for your query.

Albuterol (but not pulmicort) or certain compounds found in common cough syrups (so called decongestants) can cause tremors ,shakiness,lack of sleep & nervousness etc.

Now since she is off any medications & if still has shakiness of hands , please get a throid function test done so that overactive thyroid disease can be ruled out.

If thyroid function tests are normal you just need to relax & give her a balanced nutritious diet.

Hope I answered your query.

Would be happy to reply if you have any further query/doubts.

Best regards.
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Child S Hands Shake. Earlier Had Pneumonia. Taken Albuterol. Hair Thinning. Need For Concern?

Hi Thanks for your query. Albuterol (but not pulmicort) or certain compounds found in common cough syrups (so called decongestants) can cause tremors ,shakiness,lack of sleep & nervousness etc. Now since she is off any medications & if still has shakiness of hands , please get a throid function test done so that overactive thyroid disease can be ruled out. If thyroid function tests are normal you just need to relax & give her a balanced nutritious diet. Hope I answered your query. Would be happy to reply if you have any further query/doubts. Best regards.