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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 496219" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I am so sorry. For a couple of years husband got it every winter. It was really bad.</p><p></p><p>As for rolly veins, it means they roll out of the way when they try to put an iv in. It can be due to dehydration. If they didn't use a butterfly, ask for that next time. The needle is attached to a tube rather than to a syringe and it has a flexible grip on the tubing. They are easier to maneuver and at least in every lab I have encountered, are easier to actually get into a vein. Can you tell I have had this problem? </p><p></p><p>As for the 8 pounds, it will come back when she is better hydrated. </p><p></p><p>Not sure what they told you re: cough medications, but if at all possible, keep the mucinex in her (if you use generic then give it every 4 hrs as those are not time release like the brand name). It makes the gunk not stick to her airways. WHen possible, do NOT give cough suppressants. Of course she needs them to sleep, but for at least a couple of hours a day she should be coughing. it is the only way to get the gunk out. If you have an asthmatic in the house, have her use the peak flow meter. ANY substantial dip should mean a call to the doctor/trip to the ER. </p><p></p><p>Did she get an albuterol inhaler? If not, ask the doctor for one. Or for medications to use in a nebulizer. The nebulizer is much more effective, but they don't always know you have the machine. The machines can be rented or the dr can order it and you can get it from the ins co. There is anohter medication like albuterol, xopenex, that they might have her use. Those made the BIGGEST difference in husband when he had it. If the dr didn't order an inhaler or nebulizer, call tomorrow and get them to do it. </p><p></p><p>Not at all sure what your house is like, but having a pot of water on the stove to add moisture to the air is also very helpful. We do that rather than a humidifier because the pot won't grow mold and the humidifier filters do. Or else put a new filter on the humidifier if you have one.</p><p></p><p>Hot rice bags to her chest will likely feel wonderful.</p><p></p><p>Sorry so much info. This is one of few illnesses that really scares me. I hope easy child/difficult child gets better soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 496219, member: 1233"] I am so sorry. For a couple of years husband got it every winter. It was really bad. As for rolly veins, it means they roll out of the way when they try to put an iv in. It can be due to dehydration. If they didn't use a butterfly, ask for that next time. The needle is attached to a tube rather than to a syringe and it has a flexible grip on the tubing. They are easier to maneuver and at least in every lab I have encountered, are easier to actually get into a vein. Can you tell I have had this problem? As for the 8 pounds, it will come back when she is better hydrated. Not sure what they told you re: cough medications, but if at all possible, keep the mucinex in her (if you use generic then give it every 4 hrs as those are not time release like the brand name). It makes the gunk not stick to her airways. WHen possible, do NOT give cough suppressants. Of course she needs them to sleep, but for at least a couple of hours a day she should be coughing. it is the only way to get the gunk out. If you have an asthmatic in the house, have her use the peak flow meter. ANY substantial dip should mean a call to the doctor/trip to the ER. Did she get an albuterol inhaler? If not, ask the doctor for one. Or for medications to use in a nebulizer. The nebulizer is much more effective, but they don't always know you have the machine. The machines can be rented or the dr can order it and you can get it from the ins co. There is anohter medication like albuterol, xopenex, that they might have her use. Those made the BIGGEST difference in husband when he had it. If the dr didn't order an inhaler or nebulizer, call tomorrow and get them to do it. Not at all sure what your house is like, but having a pot of water on the stove to add moisture to the air is also very helpful. We do that rather than a humidifier because the pot won't grow mold and the humidifier filters do. Or else put a new filter on the humidifier if you have one. Hot rice bags to her chest will likely feel wonderful. Sorry so much info. This is one of few illnesses that really scares me. I hope easy child/difficult child gets better soon. [/QUOTE]
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