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Pulmonary Eosinophilia Home Care

Pulmonary Eosinophilia Cough in Adults

Pulmonary Eosinophilia Cough in Children

Home care for eosinophilic pneumonia includes:

Stop smoking

Avoid exposure to secondary smoke

Drink plenty of liquids.

Get plenty of rest.

Perform deep breathing exercises.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, NeoProfen)

Ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis, Oruvail)

Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve)

Take prescribed medications as directed:

Don't skip doses of your medication. This makes them less effective.

Be aware of the common side effects that may be caused by your medication.

Take nonprescription cough medications.

Use a vaporizer or humidifier.

Learn everything you can about eosinophilic pneumonia:

The more you know about your condition, the easier it will be to participate with your doctor in making treatment decisions.

Ask your doctor about good sources for information.

Write down questions to ask your doctor.

Home treatment of a cough in adults with eosinophilic pneumonia includes:

Avoid respiratory irritants, such as pollution, pollen, mold, dust and chemical fumes

Change A/C and furnace filters regularly.

Do not smoke and avoid exposure to secondary smoke.

Drink warm liquids to relieve coughing spasms.

Raise the head of your bed at night and sleep on your left side: this minimizes acid reflux.

Use throat lozenges.

Place a vaporizer or nebulizer in the bedroom at night.

Cough medications:

Cough medicines rarely reduce coughing.

Cough medications that contain dextromethorphan may reduce a dry cough.

Cough medications that contain guaifenesin (Robitussin) may make it easier to cough up phlegm.

Guaifenesin is often combined with dextromethorphan (Robitussin-DM).

Cough medication precautions:

A cough can help clear infected mucus from the lungs. Suppressing the cough may reduce your ability to fight the infection.

Cough medicine can cause drowsiness. Do not take cough medication if you plan to drive or operate machinery.

Avoid alcohol.

Do not take cough medication if you take sedatives or medication for depression.

Talk to your doctor before you take cough medicine if you have asthma, COPD, emphysema, heart disease or high blood pressure.

Home treatment of a cough in children with eosinophilic pneumonia includes:

Avoid respiratory irritants, such as pollution, pollen, mold, dust and chemical fumes

Change A/C and furnace filters regularly.

Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.

Drink warm liquids to relieve coughing spasms.

Use throat lozenges, but do not use them in children under 5 years of age.


Cough medicines:

Cough medicines rarely reduce coughing.

Cough medications that contain dextromethorphan may reduce a dry cough.

Cough medications that contain guaifenesin (Robitussin) may make it easier to cough up phlegm.

Guaifenesin is often combined with dextromethorphan (Robitussin-DM).

Dosing Dextromethorphan

Childs Weight Dextromethorphan Dose

22 lb (10 kg) 5 mg every 8 hrs

33 lb (15 kg) 7.5 mg every 8 hrs




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132 lb-adult (60 kg) 30 mg every 8 hrs

Cough medication precautions:

Contact your doctor before using cough medicine in a child less than 6 years old.

A cough can help clear infected mucus from the lungs. Suppressing the cough may reduce the child's ability to fight the infection.

Cough medicine can cause drowsiness.

Talk to the doctor before you give cough medicine to a child who has asthma, lung disease, heart disease or kidney disease.

Medications commonly used to control pain and fever in adults with eosinophilic pneumonia include:

Acetaminophen

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs:

Aspirin

Ibuprofen

Naproxen

Ketoprofen

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen decreases fever and pain, but does not help inflammation.

Adult dosing is 2 regular strength (325 mg) every 4 hours or 2 extra-strength (500 mg) every 6 hours.

Maximum dose is 4,000 mg per day.

Avoid this drug if you have alcoholism, liver disease or an allergy to the drug. See the package instructions.

Common brand names include Tylenol, Panadol, and many others.

Aspirin

Aspirin decreases pain, fever and inflammation.

It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID).

Adult dosing is two regular strength (325 mg) every 4 hours with food.

There are numerous products that contain aspirin.

Follow the package instructions and NSAID precautions (below).

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.


Adult dosing is 200-400 mg every 4-6 hours.

Do not exceed 1,200 mg per day without a doctor's recommendation.

Brand names include Advil, Motrin and Nuprin.


Naproxen

Naproxen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.


Adult dosing is 200 or 220 mg twice a day with food.

Do not exceed 500 mg per day.

Its brand name is Aleve.


Ketoprofen

Ketoprofen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.


Adult dosing is 12.5 mg every 4-6 hours with food.


Its brand name is Orudis KT.


NSAID Precautions

Avoid using alcohol when taking any of these medications.

Do not mix prescription and non-prescription NSAIDS unless directed to do so by your doctor.

NSAIDS can interact with other blood thinners, such as Coumadin, and cause bleeding complications.

Ask your doctor before using an NSAID if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Ask your doctor before using an NSAID if you have a history of:

Allergy to aspirin

Asthma


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Ask your doctor before using an NSAID if you have a history of:

Allergy to aspirin

Asthma

Peptic ulcer disease

Stomach ulcers

Esophageal ulcers

Bleeding problems

Liver disease

Kidney disease

Common medications used at home for pain and fever in children with eosinophilic pneumonia include:

Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen

Naproxen

Aspirin and most of the other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are not used in children except under a doctor's care.

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen decreases fever and pain, but does not help inflammation.

Dosing is 10-15 mg per kilogram (5-7 mg per pound) of body weight every 4-6 hours, up to the adult dose.

Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.

Acetaminophen products come in various strengths. Always follow the package instructions.

Avoid this drug in children with liver disease or an allergy to acetaminophen.

Common acetaminophen products include Tylenol, Panadol and many others.

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.


Dosing for children over 6 months of age is 7-10 mg per kilogram (4-5 mg per pound) of body weight every 6 hours, up to the adult dose.

Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.

Always follow the package instructions.

Avoid this drug in children with liver, kidney, stomach or bleeding problems.

Brand names include Advil, Motrin and Nuprin.

Naproxen

Naproxen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.


Dosing for 13 and older is 200 mg twice a day with food.


Always follow the package instructions.

Avoid this drug in children with liver, kidney, stomach or bleeding problems.

The brand name for naproxen is Aleve.

Notify your doctor if you have eosinophilic pneumonia and any of the following:

Confusion

Coughing blood

Difficulty breathing

Repeated vomiting

Worsening chest pain

Worsening fever

Worsening wheezing

Home care for mild wheezing in someone with eosinophilic pneumonia includes:

Avoid exposure to smoke.

Avoid cough medicine.

Avoid sedative medications.

Avoid substances that trigger wheezing.

Drink plenty of liquids to remain hydrated.


Home care for those who take medication for wheezing includes:

Follow asthma home care instructions.

Learn to use prescribed inhalers correctly.

Use short-acting inhalers every 20 minutes, or as directed by your doctor.

Long-acting medications must be used regularly.

Learn to use a peak flow meter.

Know the peak flow danger zones.


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Use short-acting inhalers every 20 minutes, or as directed by your doctor.

Long-acting medications must be used regularly.

Learn to use a peak flow meter.

Know the peak flow danger zones.

Develop a strategy for using your inhaler based on your PEFR reading.

Stay calm during a wheezing attack.

Peak Flow Zones:

Green Zone:

A PEFR reading that is 80-100% of personal best represents good control

Yellow Zone:

A PEFR reading that is 50-80% of personal best represents a moderate attack

Red Zone:

A PEFR reading that is less than 50% of personal best represents a severe attack and may identify the need for treatment in an emergency department.


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