Not much new to say. Tyler has been pretty wired from all the high doses of steroids he has to take to keep his asthma under control.
One of the side effects is the steroids may cause anxiety attacks for those taking such high doses.
Unfortunately Tyler has been experiencing these anxiety attacks for the past few weeks. He simply doesn't understand what is happening to him. His heart rate rises up to the 140's, his respirations rise to the high 20's and low 30's and his breathing becomes very labored.
The only way to calm him is to give him an anti-anxiety medication which causes him to become very sleepy. So far, one-half a tablet will keep him relaxed. I really hate to give so much medication to such a fragile little guy but I simply cannot watch him have a panic attack.
Otherwise he is doing pretty well.
The pulmonary doctor has stated that Tyler has entered the end-stage of his lung disease. I'm not sure exactly what this means for all of us. Tyler has always been so strong and resilient and has battled every part of this disease with vigor. I just hope he gains enough strength back to keep fighting.
I guess time will tell.
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