Question:
My youngest Daughter,(now 2) was diagnosed with Asthma when she was
10 months old, after suffered with recurring bronchiolitis for 6 months. At the same time as diagnosing her with Asthma, the paediatrican also noted
that she looked anemic (?sp) and suggested we give her iron supplements.
(he didn't do any tests, just thought she looked as though she was low on
iron) She hasn't had any more asthma symptoms, although she has been on flixotide
(down to 1 puff a day), and I (in consultation with the dr) have just taken
her off the flixotide, with no ill effects. Having done some reading recently, it seems that a symptom on Anemia can be
Asthma? Is it possible that the lack of iron could have caused her asthma? Would
asthma caused by anemia go away if the anemia goes away?
Answer:
Anything that might cause ill health will greatly increase the risks of
asthma. But I've never heard of a connection with anemia. At least now you
know she has a risk for asthma and she should be checked regularly by a
physician. You will have to keep an eye on her also.
Highly questionable. In the US it is cutomary to check a blood count at
about 9-12 mos of age. If he thought she looked anemic there were two good
reasons to check it. There is no relation between Anemia & Asthma. I have asthma - no anemia
My sister has anemia - no asthma It is not possible that the lack of iron could have caused her asthma.
