Asthma Medication: Toddler, 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.
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...
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...
In and Out of the Hospital with 13 Month Old
Asked by S.L. from Minneapolis
on January 12, 2009
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I have a 13 month old son who has had lots of problems with asthma. The first time he was hospitalized for it he was only 7 weeks old and it has been an on going battl...
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- I haven't read through all the responses, but when my daughter got a severe diaper rash because of the antibiotic she was on, the doctor suggested Desitin Original (no...
- Hi, To counteract the effects of the antibiotic, I second giving your son a probiotic. Kefir or yogurt with *live active cultures* will help, too. (You have to read...
- Hi S.- I too am sorry to hear about your son. It sounds like it's been a tough year for him. A couple of things I want to echo from other moms below: 1) it's import...
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...
"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...
What to Do About Cough in 15 Month Old???
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on December 2, 2008
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Hi Mommas!
I need some suggestions on things to do for my baby girls cough. Yes I am one of those mommy's who does not medicate unless she REALLY needs it, but ...
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- You have obviously gotten alot of responses, but I will go ahead and respond with what we have done with my little one. Yes the baby vicks on the feet with socks work...
- I know this is going to sound crazy but, I tried it along with my 8 year old, 6 year old and 6 month old.......put the vicks rub all over the bottom of the feet then p...
- I think try the vicks vapor rub but if it she continues coughing then you should probably consider taking her to a DR because my son would cough all night and one nigh...
2 1/2 Month Old with Bronchiolitis
Asked by M.T. from Oklahoma City
on February 9, 2007
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I'm not sure if I spelled it right, but we took my 2 month old to the doctor with a very bad cold and cough. He said she had bronchiolitis. Can anyone tell me what I c...
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- Hi M.- I am a pediatric chiropractor in Kansas, and a "survivor" of bronchiolitis at 4 months old. I wish my parents had known then what we know now... Of cours...
- My daughter had that at 5months she is now 6 months. Syring her nose. And when she coughs my peditrician also recommended turning her over and patting her on the back ...
- I know it sounds horrible, but take the blue syringe they gave you in the hospital and suck it out that way. My daughter is 2 and they just had me do it to her. It sou...
10 Month Old Keeps His Mouth Open a Lot
Asked by C.M. from Janesville-Beloit
on October 10, 2006
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My son is 10 months old and since he was born, he keeps his mouth open. When he's sleeping he could catch flies and also when he's staring at something. We went to t...
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- 2 other possibilities are enlarged adenoids and/or sinus issues. My nephew did the exact same thing you described...heavy mouth breather, mouth always open, etc. A...
- I've had the same problem with my daughter who is now 6. You should consider seeing a speech therapist, there are oral motor excercises that work for this problem.
- My daughter had the same problem and did the same thing. She also snored really badly. She ended up with terrible allergies and asthma. She was on Claritan and Sing...
Lithy Tree Dosage for 6 Month Old with Cough
Asked by M.N. from Columbus
on September 28, 2010
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I really hope someone here can help me! I have seen post after post on different web sites (including on here) about how great lithy tree works for cough in infants a...
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- Just as I wouldn't "pump" her full of inhaler & asthma meds, I wouldn't give her anything that does not have clear cut instructions or FDA approval either. Sounds lik...
- Don't ever give an infant a cough suppressant! They cannot cough on purpose to clear their throat, so they need to be able to do this to get the mucus up.
- I think it would be more natural to call your child's pediatrician and ask them. M.
