Allergies Medications: Steroids
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Asthma & Steroids
Asked by A.T. from Yuba City
on April 1, 2008
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Hello,
I am seeking advice from other Mom's that have experience with young Children with Asthma. My son who was born with Asthma has been on Allergy medicine and (a...
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- It seems like so many are going through the same situation. My daughter started with allergies and asthma as a baby as well. We had her on liquid steroids 2 times a da...
- Hi A., All three of our children including my husband and I suffer from allergies. Since we moved to East Contra Costa County, I can add allergy induce asthma to my l...
- Singulair was that magic pill for my son who is now 7. He has had asthma since he was very young. We started him on the Singulair a little over 2 years ago. It has ...
Breastfeeding and Medications
Asked by M.T. from Las Vegas
on March 29, 2008
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Hi, just wanted to see if anyone else has this problem and what you did about it. I currently have an almost 4 month old daughter. I am nursing and it is going great...
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- Hi M. All antibiotics are different. I got Mastitis when I was nursing and was put on antibiotics for it, my son didn't agree with it at all so I stopped. In any ca...
- I am a nurse and my dad is a doctor. Read carefully: DONT-TAKE-ANYTHING-YOU-DONT-WANT-TO-GO-TO-THE-BABY. I say this out of love and care. Wendy
- Check your meds on Kellymom.com. Good luck.
Allergy Medicine - Child's Reaction
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on May 25, 2010
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Hi mamas,
Has anyone given their child zyrtec (sp?) and was there any reaction to it? My almost 4 year old just saw his peditrician and he said he has very mild se...
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- My daughter takes zyrtec. She's five and doesn't have any reaction. I'm sure it varies from child to child, but when she takes it before bed - she falls asleep on t...
- I give my 4 yo daughter zyrtec. I have noticed that it tends to rev her up if she gets it before bed. Also, it kind of worries me to give her any OTC medication befo...
- if its mild then why bother medicating him? i would just let it be. saline his nose every night, neti pot when hes old enough and ready
Pulmicort - Steroids for Asthma/Lung Issues
Asked by D.G. from Detroit
on November 13, 2008
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Do any of you have children who have taken Pulmicort or another steroid for asthma/lung issues. My son was born 3 months premature and therefore had immature lungs. ...
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- D., My son has to use a steroid for his lungs during weather changes to. He has seasonal asthma and it is the only way we have found to not end up with pneumonia and...
- My daughter was born with double pneumonia and we experienced many breathing treatments with Albuterol and Pulmicort. I found that the Pulmicort cleared things up in r...
- Hi D., I would trust your doctor and give your son the Pulmicort. He obviously believes that the benefits outweigh the risks. If you don't trust him, you should fin...
Egg Allergy
Asked by L.H. from Los Angeles
on May 9, 2010
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My 22 yr old daughter and I just moved to tx from California recently my daughter has developed an allergic reaction to eggs symptoms itchy eyes swelling of eyes blist...
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- I would definitely recommend going to an allergist. My daughter has an egg allergy (both yolk and whites). You need to find out exactly what you are dealing with so ...
- As a parent of a child with food allergies, my advice is to get he to an allergist for testing. Allergies like this may turn anaphylactic at any time, and she may be ...
- Has she been tested for various food allergies? I am allergic to eggs, started when I was about 20 years old, but have found that I am more sevsitve to the egg yolk th...
Allergic to Three Different Antibiotics????
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on January 19, 2011
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I've been allergic to penicillin since I was a kid. I took Bactrim in college and was fine but then took it again a few years later and had a major allergic reaction....
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- My sister is allergic to Pcn, bactrim and augmentin...
- I am allergic to Bactrim and any sulfa based drug. I also can't drink red wine because of the sulfites. I think there are still many other classes of antibiotics s...
- Yes, I am either allergic, or sensitive to, several antibiotics and other common medications. The worst reaction I had was just recently to a form of Prilosec given fo...
Allergy Relief
Asked by L.T. from Pittsburgh
on April 17, 2009
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I am wondering if anyone who suffers from allergies can recommend any relief measures for the symptoms I describe below. I have never had allergeis so I am at a loss ...
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- go see an ent might need tubes and yes many adults need them
- Hi L., I seriously feel you pain. I am a year round allergy sufferer. Last fall I battled fluid in the ears like you wouldn't believe. I "lost" my hearing the l...
- Hi L., I am so sorry to hear of your allergies. I have been a lifetime sufferer. The combination that seems to work for me is musinex and zyrtec. The musinex will ...
Milk Allergy
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on November 2, 2007
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I was wondering if I could get feedback from other mom's who have children with a milk allergy.
My son is 3 and was diagnosed at age 1 with a milk allergy. He has b...
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- is he allergic, or lactose intolerant? let me know, i can help if lactose intolerant, both my 3 yr old and i am lactose intolerant, but i dont know about allergic. if ...
- Hi J., I know this a little late, but I found two vegan baking cookbooks that I think look good -- "The Joy of Vegan Baking" and "Vegan Cupcakes take over the World."...
- Myself and my 2.5 yr old both had a early milk alergy, she outgrew it by 18months. And we are drinking regular milk now.
Unusual Behavior May Be Linked to Children's Zyrtec Allergy Medicine
Asked by S.C. from Louisville
on September 30, 2008
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My 7yr old son has been taking Children's Zyrtec Allergy medicine for the past 2 weeks. My husband and I have witnessed some major behavior changes in our son. He se...
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- Certainly eliminate and see what happens..It's a definite possibility. Then you'll have that answer. If you need alternatives, try Claritin (I found that it doesn't wo...
- of course, read the side effects pamphlet and talk to the doc, but YES, it could be - especially if his behavioral changes started at the same time. my kids have never...
- I had the same experience with my daughter. Both she and her sister were taking Zyrtec and her sister was fine but she was terrible. Her pediatrician said that some ...
Advice for "Allergic Type" Symptoms
Asked by G.C. from Chicago
on March 8, 2008
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My daughter who is now 9yrs. old has had unusual "breakouts" ever since she was about three. Her knuckles get red and itch and her hands swell, then hives spread to h...
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- I am sorry this is happenning. I too can understand the frustration. My daughter was getting small bumps, that turned into hives and something the Dr called skin writi...
- My 10 year old son has the same problems. Try keeping the shower or bath water not so hot. The hot water will dry out their skin. I also use the Walmart brand of Eu...
- Certainly she's allergic to something -- it can be her environment, too (pollens, synthetic fragrances or detergents). My son has eczema and allergies to foods. we s...
