In a message dated 97-11-12 16:22:16 EST, you write: << Asthmatics are hyper because of the medicines they take. I'm not so sure I would blame it on asthma. >> If he is "really" hyper when on bronchiodialators- he may be getting too much. An accurate dosage for the current episode may cause some anxiety, but usually just a small elevation inthe amount of movement. I have noticed with my asthmatic son that any allergen exposures during the day of treatments causes him to be FAR more active...this includes pollen as well as dairy--for him at least! good luck---have you read Children with Asthma by Thomas Platt? It covers all kinds of allergies in the book...great resource.. stef