Okay Mommies and Daddies...I need some advice. I have a 2 year old little girl who definitly has some seasonal allergies. She was on Allegra and doing fine. We have had a rough winter, she has had the flu and then a horrible cold/bronchitis/ear infection over newyear. Jan 3 to 18th on antibiotics and breathing treatments. She just finished antibiotics and still has a runny nose. Clear snot, low grade fever(99) for about 12 days since ending antibiotics. Dr said cold could linger but also may be that the Allegra is loosing its effectivness. She is also getting her 2 year molars but has never had runny nose with teeth. We do have a dog but he has never seemed to bother her before. we go weeks fine and then have cold symptoms and they go away but this time its not leaving! I am so scared that she is allergic to something in the house (dog) we started her on new allergy meds and she is better, less drippy but still stuffy. shouldnt cold be gone by now?? any advide or suggestions? NOTHING has changed in environment since she was healthy over christmas. hard to believe such a major allergy would develop in a month
thank you all for your responses :) We have a purifier on the house and humidifier in her room. we have been giving her allegra but changed a few days ago to zyrtec. i have noticed she is more sleepy but we tried claritin before and it was horrible, sleeping and eating issues and tantrums/moody. she has been better since the change but not sure if just progression of the cold. we also started her on some vitamins to help with the immune system. I just want my happy little girl back! she attends daycare one day a week just to be socialized with other kids. Time line of sickenss : jan 3 to 17th very sick and on lots of antibiotics/steroids/breathing treatments
jan 18th doing much better
jan 19th exposed to sick child
jan 22 to current cold/allergy symptoms
Her body is staging a rebellion due to all that has been going on. Treat the symptoms that occur but don't make any life style changes that may or may not be the root of the issue. She may be just fine in a few weeks. But then again, stuff is going to start blooming soon if we don't get some really really cold weather.
Hmm... I'd tend to say with clear snot, low grade temp, and molars working their way in, it's probably just teething. You know her better than anyone, so give her a little tylenol for the temp/teething, and see how she does. If she's the same or worse before the end of the week, I'd take her back in since the poor little thing's had a lot going on!!
Also, give her a bubble bath with Vapor Bath (made by Johnsons)... it'll help the nose run and clear that junk out of her head if it's the remnants of being sick, and who doesn't love a bubble bath?! Hope she feels better soon :)
nasonex has been great for my son when he has a clear runny nose with some congestion (sign of allergies). low grade fever could just be due to the molars.
Get an air purifier for in your home and in her room.
Allergies, can occur at ANY time and at any age.
And sure, your child has had a combination of being sick and also having allergies. So that compounds things.
I grew up with allergies and Asthma.
Allergies to dust/pets/pollen and anything in the air.
My parents had air purifiers for our home.
That is a proactive thing to do.
It is an investment, for health.
Even if nothing has changed in the home, allergies can crop up at anytime. Any age.
Even with vacuuming.... it kicks up the air for about 1 hour after. My Doc, told my Mom, to NOT be in the room, while vacuuming is going on, for example. Because, she has allergies.
So that is 1 example.
And if you think the Allegra is not working, then try another brand.
ie: Claritin for kids.
Zyrtec (although I don't like Zyrtec because it makes me moody).
These things affect everyone differently and some works for some and not for others.
Allergies: do not cause fever. Only illness does.
Not all antibiotics may be effective. If one antibiotic does not seem to work, then another family of antibiotics should be used.
But antibiotics does not work, for Viruses.
Sinus Infections can also cause, continual nasal dripping and mucus production.
And, if she goes to daycare or school or something, with other kids, a child often does get sick. And it can be back to back.
Maybe it is time to take her to a pediatric allergist....find out if your insurance covers it. It may be good to do it before Spring is here......even though it feels like Spring today.
That is what I am going to do for my 9 year old who was diagnosed with allergies/asthma last Spring.....we tried Claritin, Zyrtec, and Flonase(prescription nasal spray). I am thinking that it is time to see a specialist. Pediatricians sometimes try to fix it, but it might be out of their expertise....
