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We have had David home from Siberia, Russia since November, 2004. Since that time he has had bronchitis 4 times and which caused him to be sick with a bad cough, fever, wheezing and a green runny nose. PLUS, he has also had viral croup that turned into bronchitis.

Even though David is on a daily multi vitamin, an extra 500 mg of vitamin C, Rynatan (RX drug 2 times a day) and Pedi-Sure, he is still getting sick. When wheezing starts, he has a RX of an Albuterol inhaler that helps him breathe easier. David eats 3 well rounded meals, juices and fruit every day. He is dressed each day for the weather and does not go to bed with a wet head. He also sleeps under cool mist when he is sick. There are no animals inside or outside our home and we have no indoor carpet -and I try to keep the dust to a minimum.

David has also gone from 10 percentile to the 50 - 75 percentile in weight and height so he is doing well in that area of his little life - so that is not a contributing factor.

Last but definately not least - my DH and I pray over him every morning and night.

Am I not doing something that I could possibly do to avoid his sickness?? I have spoken with his Dr. and she could not suggest anything else for me to try.

Am I in this boat alone - or are others out there in the same boat I am in?

I might add that although David is in daycare, he is only there 3 days a week and home with me 4 days a week. There are no trade off's on the work situation - I must work 3 days a week to pay for my part of the household bills.

Any advice would be appreciated!!!!!

Thanks,
Susan
Bham AL