Asthma Medication: Saline Drops
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Life with an Asthma Kid - Is It Asthma?
Asked by P.R. from Fort Myers
on May 2, 2008
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Hi Ladies, I am somewhat new to this site, but am very impressed with it and am remaining active on it. That being said, I wanted to share my experience and see if an...
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- The natural mineral Bromaline is a mucus fighter. Look into it at your local health food store. Worked awesome for my son & husband. Seek natural remedies, all that...
- Hello, I also have a child with some health problems. She is not diagnosed as asthmatic but has had many breathing issues. I am sure you see Dr. Favario, if not ...
- I know a few others mentioned it - but I would definitely rule out Cystic Fibrosis. My best friend has it and you want to know asap if that is the case. Good Luck, R.
Need a Place to Start to Help Son with Asthma
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on December 14, 2009
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My 22 month old DS came down with a cold in early November,which was complicated with asthma like symptoms. (He also has an immune system deficiency.) They put him on...
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- HI K., I have been dealing with similar issues with my now 4 yr old son. He was diagnosed with asthma that everyone said was due to allergies except the allergy dr. S...
- Have you ever thought of Chiropractic? My husband is a pediatric chiro in Mansfield. He works with children with asthma and ALL immune system deficiencies. He finds...
- Hello K., I hope your son is feeling better. certain allergies will also trigger asthma symptoms too. like latex. My daugther's latex allergy triggers asthma. besi...
Best Medicine for 6 Month Old
Asked by W.W. from Houston
on December 8, 2008
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My 6 month old has a runny nose and a cough for the third time this year. The first and second time I took her to the pediatrician she told me to give her saline drop...
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- There's not much you can do. (Castor Oil will only make her stools runny, which she probably already has with all the mucous in her system). She's too young for any o...
- My daughter is 3 and for the first two years we dealt with the same thing. You need to let it runs its course. Her immune system will get stronger. This year my daught...
- vicks baby rub works great, johnson's vapor bath, I have found decongestion drops (not just saline) for infants at babies are us. Is she a big baby or small one? My so...
"OTC Meds or Not"
Asked by C.F. from Charleston
on January 28, 2009
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Lately there has been alot of talk about not giving children under 2 over the counter cold meds. Some doctors say its ok some not. what to do when your 15month old is ...
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- You can try the saline solution nose drops, it is supposed to break up the congestion in the nose or you can make your own with a little salt and warm water. Hope this...
- What OTC meds are you talking about? Sudafed? I would NOT give to a child 15 months old -- especially for sleep-time. A cool mist humidifier. Vapo-rub on the chest...
- Hi C.! I have struggled with the same issue, as I gave my son baby tylenol cold, etc. when he was an infant. He is 22 months now and I found something called "Hyland...
Looking for Good Pediatrician in the Medical Center Area
Asked by A.K. from San Antonio
on April 30, 2008
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Does anyone know a good pediatrician in the medical center area? I took my son for his 2 month well baby check up yesterday and the doctor spent like 5 minutes with us...
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- My doctor is Craig Kuebker. He is a Family Doctor, not a Pediatrician. He's great. You never feel rushed and he answers all of your questions. He's very practical ...
- I take my 3 kids to Dr. Tina Boylston at Southwest Children's in the Medical Center. The number is 210-614-TOTS. I have seen several drs. in that group. Dr. Boylsto...
- Dr. Margaret Neiheisel (LOVE HER) I have a 4 month old daughter who just got over congestion and this is what I was told... 1. saline drops into nose - let sit ...
Any Medicine or Home Remedies Out There for Infant with Cold?
Asked by C.G. from Philadelphia
on May 7, 2008
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Hi,
I am so frustrated. My ten month old son has a viral infection that gave him high fevers for about four days. We were able to manage that with Tylenol and Motri...
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- I am glad that my youngest can get OTC..... but we used VapoBath and Vicks for him and we also elevated his crib at night and that helped some.Nose drops and "the bog...
- Christine, It IS frustrating and we all hate to see our kids siick like that! Definitely use the saline drops--they will help. And keep that humidifier humming! Pr...
- C., Use saline drops with the boogie sucker, and keep his head elavated so it doesn't drain into his ears causing a ear infection. My daughter just got over a sinus...
Giving a Preschooler Daily Allergy Medication
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on March 27, 2010
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My Doctor has prescribed my son (who will turn 2 in 2 days) Zyrtec to take daily. have other moms had good experiences with their preschool kids on Zyrtec? My son has...
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- If you do start to give regular doses of Zyrtec, be very aware of his behavior/attitude and look for changes. I started my son on zyrtec when he was four and his anxi...
- Zyrtec is prescribed/recommended a lot nowadays. You can look online about its side-effects. There are other types of allergy med's, for kids. What works for one ch...
- my oldest(5yrs) has been taking zyrtec for 3 years now. it made him sleepy at first and now not so much. he also takes nasonex?sp every day. since he was 2 also. every...
Stuffy Nose
Asked by L.M. from Providence
on February 13, 2010
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My son Lucas is 5 months old. He has just got over having pnemonia and is feekling much better.The problem he seems to never get rid of is the stuffy nose.I have a coo...
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- I was also thinking that it may be a food allergy that could be exacerbating his asthma/ stuffiness. My 9 month old son gets horrible rashes if I eat wheat and I have...
- saline drops directly in his nose. a dab of vicks rub under his nostrils (very little amount). put his mattress up (meaning put stuff under his mattress where his head...
- Ask your pediatrician if you can use saline spray. There is one you can purchase for little noses. The directions say to turn it upside down & put in as drops instea...
2 Year Old Son with Allergies
Asked by O.A. from Nashville
on September 14, 2010
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Hi I just found out the my 2 year old has seasonal allergies. Unfortunately I learned the hard way when he developed a sinus infection (I had no idea kids can get this...
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- Try a teaspoon of Benedryl... Works great for my 2 year old son.
- I could be completely wrong here.. but I thought inhalers were for asthma, not seasonal allergies? I think I would talk with your Dr. first before self medicating wit...
- Morning O.! :) How unfortunate that your little man has allergies! I would try Benadryl first to see if that clears up his symptoms. Plus try a dehumidifier in hi...
I Just Want Her to Feel Better
Asked by E.K. from Seattle
on December 13, 2011
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My 4.5 mo old daughter is going on her 4th week of a cold. Or at lest I've been thinking it's a cold; now I'm not so sure. Here are symptoms: congestion, occasional ...
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- This sounds a lot like my little guy at that age. He slept in a swing or car seat for more than a month. I finally took him to a naturopath. The things that helped the...
- Poor little one! It sounds like you're on the right track. I just wanted to add something to your bag of tricks to deal with the congestion if it is "just a virus."...
- This really sounds like a reflux issue and not infection. Reflux can cause all these symptoms (nasal congestion especially at night). Vomiting and spitting up don't ...
