Hello.
Thank you for asking at HCM.
I went through your daughter's history and understand your concern.
I would like to make following suggestions for her:
1. As long as her current treatment, I would agree with most of it.
2. Regarding need for removal of
adenoids, I would agree with your
pediatrician that efforts should be made to preserve adenoids upto age of 6 years as they important for a child's immunity.
3. I would like to emphasize the importance of device and technique of using inhalers (Seroflow/
Budecort). If they are not perfect, the drugs may not be reaching the lungs in adequate amounts and hence not be as effective as they should be.
In my opinion, for a 3.9 year child, metered dose inhaler with spacer with mask is the best inhaler equipment. Please make sure her technique of using the inhalers is perfect by reviewing it in presence of your pediatrician. Also, regular cleaning and changing the spacer every 6 months is advisable.
4. Were I treating her, I would add regular
montelukast in above treatment, which may improve her symptoms and reduce need for repeated
steroid requirements.
5. A healthy diet rich in
vitamins & minerals (adequate amounts of green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts, etc), avoidance of the allergens (to which she is allergic) and avoidance of dusts & smokes are also important measures for her.
Hope above suggestions will be helpful to your daughter.
Wish her the best of the health and a bright future ahead.
Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.
Thank you & Regards.