1、Member NL #22; Ask the Doctor Page 1 of 7Pick-Up From MNL #14E:wenkufile2018-614e4697b74-771f-45bb-82f2-a7f45f6dfb99c103536b04ed368cb6a34178b840886b.pdfNEW! (graphic)Ask the Doctor!If you have questions you want our doctors to answer, mail them to Ask the Doctor IEHP, 303 E. Vanderbilt Way, Suite 40
2、0, San Bernardino, CA 92408. Q.(graphic) My 10 year old son is constantly using his asthma inhaler. It clears him up for a while but he is never clear for long. What should I do?A.(graphic) Your sons asthma problems are common. Hes probably using an albuterol or Ventolin inhaler, and these give exce
3、llent quick relief from asthma symptoms. BUT as you found out, albuterol or Ventolin cannot keep his lungs clear for more than a couple of hours, at the most. Talk to your sons doctor about prescribing a steroid inhaler like Azmacort or Pulmicort. These inhalers keep the lungs clear longer by reduci
4、ng inflammation. Your son will need to use this steroid inhaler EVERY DAY, usually twice per day. Youll notice that his asthma will be better controlled and hell need to use his albuterol or Ventolin much less often. But he should still keep his albuterol or Ventolin with him in case he starts to ge
5、t symptoms while playing or at school.Also ask your doctor to prescribe a “spacer,“ a little tube that attaches to either one of the inhalers. The spacer will send more medicine deep into your sons lungs to help him feel better! And all this is covered by IEHP.(Box under column)Does Your Child Have
6、Asthma?Get it under control with the IEHP Family Asthma ProgramCall IEHP Member Services today at 1-800-440-IEHP (4347) (4347)/TTY 1-800-718-4317Back to School Already?!Whether your children are going back to school after a long lazy summer or after being off track for a month, the ringing of that s
7、chool bell brings a mixture of emotions!This year, help your children adjust to the faster pace of the school year by preparing ahead. Here are some suggestions to help you get ready for back-to-school and tips to make the whole year a good one.Before school startsTake your children for their Well-C
8、hild Checkups and make sure that all their immunizations are current.Talk to your children about the new school year. Give them a chance to tell you about their hopes and concerns.Shop for book bags. Many children develop back pain from wearing heavy backpacks. If your child carries a lot of books,
9、consider a backpack with wheels.Member NL #22; Ask the Doctor Page 2 of 7Pick-Up From MNL #14E:wenkufile2018-614e4697b74-771f-45bb-82f2-a7f45f6dfb99c103536b04ed368cb6a34178b840886b.pdfStart moving bedtime back a little earlier each day, until youve moved it to the time you want them to go to bed on
10、school nights. When school startsMake sure your children have a healthy breakfast and lunch. Theyll be able to concentrate better in school. Check out some kid favorites in “Eating Smart.” (graphics will use a fun arrow here to point to the sidebar)Set an after-school schedule so children know what
11、to expect. Make enough time for play, homework, family, dinner, a bath, and an early bedtime.Make sure the school knows about your childrens medical conditions and medications.And throughout the school yearTalk with your children about their day their teachers, their friends, what theyre learning at
12、 school, what they like and any problems they may have.Read with your children and offer to help with their homework.Do something to celebrate your childrens good efforts or good grades make their favorite meal, rent their favorite movie, plan a day at the beach Get to know your childrens friends an
13、d include them in family activities.Get to know the adults in your childrens lives teachers, principals, coaches, bus drivers, and friends parents.Support your children in activities or hobbies that they love. Attend events they are a part of sports, concerts, fairs. Be your childrens greatest fans!
14、Most of all, have fun with your children, and encourage them to experience all the opportunities open to them during their school years. (side bar of good breakfast and lunch ideas)Beat the Heat!Keep your cool as temperatures rise If youre planning to play or work outdoors, follow these simple tips
15、to avoid overheating: (graphic treatment of this header)In very hot weather, drink cold water every 15 to 20 minutes. Dont wait until you feel thirsty to drink it could be too late. Wear a brimmed hat to keep your head cool, and loose-fitting cotton clothes. Pace yourself so your body can get used t
16、o the heat. If you start feeling tired, stop and get out of the sun.Take breaks often, especially during the hottest part of the day.Avoid caffeine drinks such as tea, coffee, and sodas. Avoid alcoholic beverages.When things get too hot to handle (graphic headline)Member NL #22; Ask the Doctor Page
17、3 of 7Pick-Up From MNL #14E:wenkufile2018-614e4697b74-771f-45bb-82f2-a7f45f6dfb99c103536b04ed368cb6a34178b840886b.pdfWatch your children carefully when the weather heats up. They often dont know when to stop. Also check on older family membersseniors are especially vulnerable to the heat!And never e
18、ver leave children or pets in a car on warm days. It can take only a few minutes for temperatures to rise to deadly levels. Heat Exhaustion Heat StrokeRapid increase in body temperature (above 104o)Fatigue/exhaustion Red, hot skinNausea ConfusionLightheadedness ArgumentativeHeadache HallucinationsMu
19、scle aches and cramps SeizureComaDrink cold water and rest. Go to the Emergency RoomGet help if necessary. immediately or call 911.To feel better faster, add On the way, cool the person 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 liter any way you can by:of cold water, plus 1 tablespoon Applying ice packs to theof suga
20、r for energy. neck, armpits, and groin Loosening/ removing clothing Fanning and spraying with cool waterIf the person is conscious offer sips of cool water.Eating SmartFood for SchoolBreakfast Fast and EasyCut-up fruit in plain yogurtHard-boiled eggsSymptomsWhat to DoMember NL #22; Ask the Doctor Pa
21、ge 4 of 7Pick-Up From MNL #14E:wenkufile2018-614e4697b74-771f-45bb-82f2-a7f45f6dfb99c103536b04ed368cb6a34178b840886b.pdfWhole wheat breads and bagels with peanut butter.Low-sugar cereals with milkInstant oatmealLunch Vary it for fun and health!Bagels, rolls, pita pockets, English muffins, raisin or
22、multigrain bread with lean cuts of turkey, ham, or roast beef. Add lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and peppers.Corn tortillas with beans, potatoes, scrambled egg whites or eat beaters, low fat cheese, chickenChicken, tuna, or egg salad served in pita bread or in a small cup or container A peanut butter a
23、nd jelly sandwich jazzed up with raisins and granolaSurprise you kids with creative treats: Celery sticks cut into bite-size pieces filled with peanut butterA crunchy caterpillar made of alternating carrot and zucchini rounds on a toothpick. A radish can be used as the head and round cereal can be u
24、sed for the eyes (a dab of cream cheese can be used for the “glue“ to hold it together)Snacks Simple, neat, and healthy!Pretzel sticks Mini rice cakesGraham crackers Air-popped popcornskip the butterCorn tortilla with low fat margarine YogurtPopsicles PuddingGrilled corn on the cob Cucumbers sprinkl
25、ed with red pepperLow-fat cheese sticks Peanut butter on celery sticks/apple slicesNachos with low fat cheese, salsa, black beansWhole-wheat crackers Sesame breadstickNaturally sweetened cereal Trail mix (dried fruit with nuts and seeds)Granola bars ApplesaucePapaya and other fruits When was your la
26、st Well Woman Visit?If you cant remember or you are not sure what a Well Woman Visit means, then its time to call your Doctor or OB/GYN.Like Well Child Visits, its a time for you to see your Doctor when youre not sick. You can ask important questions about Family Planning and learn if IEHP Programs
27、like Weight Management or Stop Smoking could be right for you.At your Well Woman Visit, your Doctor may do a pelvic exam and Pap smeara simple, brief exam that can find or rule out serious health problems like cancer. Its an exam every woman needs to stay healthy. Depending on your age, your Doctor
28、may also send you for a mammogram, an x-ray that can help find changes in your breast tissue. Wouldnt you like to know that youre cancer-free?Member NL #22; Ask the Doctor Page 5 of 7Pick-Up From MNL #14E:wenkufile2018-614e4697b74-771f-45bb-82f2-a7f45f6dfb99c103536b04ed368cb6a34178b840886b.pdfBe wel
29、l. Stay well. And get your Well Woman Visit now!Call IEHP Member Services at 1-800-440-IEHP (4347)/TTY (909) 890-0731 if you need help finding a Doctor or making your appointment.Many guys (like me) take better care of our cars than we do of ourselves.We rotate our tires on schedule. We get the oil
30、changed on schedule. We flush the radiator system and add fresh antifreeze on schedule. We know regular checkups and routine maintenance are the keys to preventing costly major repairs and possible damaging breakdowns.Yet many guys fail to apply this to their bodies and health.With a car, we eagerly
31、 check and service it to prevent most problems. We enjoy finding a little problem and taking care of it before it gets to be a BIG problem.With our own body, however, its the exact opposite. We wont get regular examinations by our doctor and we resist maintaining our health to prevent most problems.
32、 Worse yet, we actually fear finding a little problem early, which only increases the odds it will become a BIG problem. HEY! A physical exam is a WIN-WIN-WIN.Think about it! If the doctor finds out youre in good shape and all systems are fine, you WIN! You walk out of that office reassured and feel
33、ing “good-to-go” until the next scheduled exam.If the doctor does find something that needs only a “minor adjustment” of lifestyle or medication to get you “tuned up,” you WIN! You walk out of that office feeling relieved and confident you will be fine in short order. Even if the doctor finds someth
34、ing unsuspected, you WIN! Youve found out about it early. You know what youre dealing with. You can take your best shot at it.Youve got a FREE SERVICE WARRANTY on You Parts and Labor Included!WOW! You probably wouldnt hesitate taking your car in for maintenance if you had a FREE SERVICE WARRANTY. Me
35、mber NL #22; Ask the Doctor Page 6 of 7Pick-Up From MNL #14E:wenkufile2018-614e4697b74-771f-45bb-82f2-a7f45f6dfb99c103536b04ed368cb6a34178b840886b.pdfIf you have Medi-Cal, you have, in effect, a FREE SERVICE WARRANTY on your health. Why not use it?Check the “Service Chart” to schedule your next rout
36、ine physical exam.If its been a while since youve seen your IEHP Doctor, check the chart (below or on page X) to see when you should call to schedule an appointment. After all, you cant take good care of your car or your house or your family. if you dont take good care of yourself.If you have any qu
37、estions about your benefits or need help finding a doctor, call IEHP Member Services at 1-800-440-IEHP (4347)/TTY 1-800-718-4317.Attending and Finishing Programs will Enhance Your LifeThe feeling of winning is one of the best! And what a victory it is to revolutionize your life! Through an IEHP Heal
38、th Education Program, you can achieve greatness!Signing up for an IEHP Health Education Program is an exciting first step to a better life! When you finish, it can mean a new, smarter, improved you, and this can give a feeling of energy and empowerment! But it is easy to stumble in the race to a new
39、 you we all slip up, relax, or make excuses for quitting or not showing up at all the classes we sign up for. Weve all been there. Not enough time. Too hard to get to class. Too tired. Too many things to do.IEHPs possibly life-saving, self-help classes take only a few hours; with a little planning y
40、ou canDiscover Healthier Eating HabitsLearn How to Control AsthmaPrevent Diabetes Complications Keep Your Child Safer While Riding in a CarLearn ways to Keep Your Heart HealthyMaster New Exercise Routines, and How to Fit them into Your LifeAvoid Future Health ProblemsBetter Deal with Health Problems
41、 After Theyve StartedAnd You Will Feel Better About Yourself, Your Accomplishment, and Your New Knowledge!Member NL #22; Ask the Doctor Page 7 of 7Pick-Up From MNL #14E:wenkufile2018-614e4697b74-771f-45bb-82f2-a7f45f6dfb99c103536b04ed368cb6a34178b840886b.pdfThere is no excuse to miss out. Join IEHPs
42、 low or no cost Health Education Program, and cross the finish line!Help yourself and your familycall today to enroll at 1-800-440-IEHP (4347)/TTY 1-800-718-4347Free car seats save little livesHow you can receive a free car seatWhy should you attend your Program classes? A little about what youre missingBack to SchoolA few little pointers for returning to the land-o-learning
