Asthma Medication: 24 Hour
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Asthma
Asked by K.O. from Springfield
on January 22, 2010
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I have a almost 3 year old that was recently diagnosed with asthma. Whenever he gets a cold, he ends up having a dry cough all night long. We have done all the breat...
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- My son had the same problem. We had albuterol..then switched to Xopenex (same stuff but not hyper side effect). Those are "rescue" therapies made to open up his airw...
- sleep kinda sitting up may help a little
- The Singulaire idea is great, as well as putting in the air purifier in the bedroom(we have a hepa-filter air purifier). Our son had a chronic cough at night that was...
Symbicort Inhaler &Cough Medicine
Asked by A.R. from Milwaukee
on December 10, 2011
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I just started using a Symbicort inhaler today because the Pro Air wasn't powerful enough for my Asthma. I hav ean itch in the back of my throat that is continuous. I...
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- are you using a spacer with this inhaler? the medication may be ending up directly in your mouth/back of throat instead of farther into your lungs without the spacer.....
- You don't know why... you have the itch in the back of your throat. Hence, don't take 'cough' syrup for it. And plus, you were told not to. An itch in the back of...
- I use Advair disk, and on the package it states to drink something afterward or gargle since the mist that clings to ur throat will give you a soft sore throat or itch...
Sleep Issues with Allergy Medications
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on May 5, 2009
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My 6 mo old was recently at the pediatrician and he wants her to take Zyrtec every day, I had her on it for about a week and she had sleep issues with it. Just wouldn'...
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- Hi! My daughter (22 mos) has asthma, so we needed an allergy medicine as well. We went through a few that didn't work or caused sleep problems, and finally the pedia...
- L., My son has bad allergies all year long. When he was 3 the doctor put him on Zyrtec. It definitely helped, but when he got into 1st grade we noticed that it made...
- I don't have an answer for what to take, but more of a warning. Someone suggested Singulair. My son, who is now 3 was sensitive to Zyrtec (made him wired), as well a...
When Zyrtec Is Not Enough...
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on June 16, 2008
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My step son has slight asthma which almost never flares. He has allergies everyday. His mother does not keep him on a regular schedule of antihistimines as I did my d...
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- There are two natural items you could add to his regimine: Xlear is a nasal spray that coats the inside of his nose so the allergens can not even stick to come in b...
- Hello! It is encouraging to hear what a loving step mom that you are! I bought superlsyine at the health food store . My daughter no longer has asthma problems. It...
- Poor guy...this is really hard (believe me...I know! My daughter and I also have asthma/allergies). He REALLY needs to be on antihistimines all the time b/c once he h...
2 Year Old with Allergies Waking up Coughing
Asked by D.M. from Hartford
on June 6, 2008
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Hi Ladies, I always think the moms on this site give great advice to other moms so I'm hoping someone can help me. My son is almost 2 and suffering from seasonal aller...
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- Honey is GREAT for coughs. Drs. are recommending it more now because of wanting to limit cold med. usage. You could look up dosage online, I think it's like half a tea...
- Hi D., I would be concerned with that amount of medicine in a 2 yr old. Prescription meds are are way over prescribed. My son ( we call him the mucus man) has sever...
- I assumed my 3 year old just had a recurring cold this past fall. He would be stuffy during the day and then as soon as we laid down to sleep the coughing would start...
Allergies!
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on April 25, 2008
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Hi,
I am misserable with some sort of allergy and can't find relief. I've never had allergies to my knowledge but now have the full shabang of symptoms. I tried Cl...
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- I didn't have bad allergies until 2 years ago. I was at my doctor a few months ago for a sinus infection and she asked my how my allergies were. When I told her the...
- N., I have heard good things about the Neti Pot. I go to the chiropractor for my allergies, but sometime take advil cold and sinus medicine and it works the best. G...
- Try raw, local honey (not heat-treated or filtered). You can usually find it at local farmers' markets. My husband who has HORRIBLE allergies now only takes honey an...
Speedy Help
Asked by L.B. from Tucson
on March 2, 2009
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It's a Sunday night, and all you mommys know there's not much help out there at this time and I'm pretty sure my son doesn't need the ER. For the last five months or ...
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- I know this is now morning and not such speedy help as you were seeking but... for night time questions or care, look up an urgent care clinic. They are way better ...
- I have a 2 year old with asthma. He gets bad when he gets colds or allergies. Just keep up with the albuteral and watch him closly. I have found the er is not a gre...
- Don't wait. At least call someone. Banner has a 24 hour line, (I don't remember the #, as does Cigna, if you have that insurance. At least call 911 and have them xf...
Need Help with Pediatrician Problems
Asked by J.H. from Dayton
on March 21, 2007
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I am having troubles finding a decent pediatrician for my kids. We started with Pediatric Assoc. of Springfield and really liked Dr. Zainey but the office staff was ho...
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- I am going to play devils advocate here...First I agree with all the other Mom's here that there are so many other good pediatricians out there to not be happy with yo...
- HI J. - I don't respond much to this site but if I feel I can help I am more than happy to lend a hand. I have a WONDERFUL pediatrician, I am not sure how far you are ...
- J.- Wow- that story is just unbelievable. That just goes to show you that doctor's really don't care about their patients. I would suggest looking very high on the ...
Unexplained Seizure
Asked by K.O. from Los Angeles
on January 31, 2008
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When my daughter was 4, we were up in the mountains (altitude 10,000) and she had a grand mal seizure (actually a couple in a row that morning) She did not have a feve...
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- My oldest son is now 7 when he was less then a year old he started to have these unexplained seizures we went through every test possible in the hospitals, no explanat...
- Dear K., First I"m gona apologize for the VERY long email that I hope you bare with me and read it all. Ugh. I wish I could leave this stuff alone but I can't. S...
- Have you heard of the book Louder than Words by Jenny McCarthy? We'll Jenny thought her son was a healthy normal little boy until one day, like your daughter, had sev...
Allergy Help PLEASE!!!!
Asked by M.H. from Minneapolis
on July 28, 2008
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I am new to the allergy world, they came on right after I gave birth to Madelyn. My nose is runny, it just won't stop, my throat is scratchy and dry, my head hurts, my...
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- I have always had allergies and while pregnant and nursing the doctor prescribed a nasal allergy medication instead of an oral one. You should check with your doctor ...
- You could try a homeopathic treatment for allergies. A good one is made by the company Heel and I think is just called Allergy. You can find it at the Pioneer Co-op ...
- My neice had the same thing. Instead of covering up the symptom with a drug she found out what she was alergic too and stopped eating it until she found a doctor that ...
