Babysitting the Grand Kids: Singulair
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Anyone's Child on Singulair Pkgs?
Asked by J.D. from Terre Haute
on May 4, 2008
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Hello..The doctor has prescribed Singulair for both of my girls because they constantly have a running nose every other week or so leading into ear infections... My ol...
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- J., My son has been on singular for a year. He is three and always had runny eyes and nose and ear infections. Well we have been through tubes in the ear and adnoid...
- Singulair is not an antibiotic and is treating the runny nose symptoms. I think your doctor may be prescribing that so that possibly a fullblown ear infection does no...
- I'm like you, I hate to put my kids on meds unless they absolutely need it! My 3 year old (at the time) was on Singulair and it helped Casey out... some. I then swi...
Singulair Made My Son Crazy... What Is the Alternative?
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on September 23, 2008
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My son has been on Singulair for allergies and asthma since before his 1st birthday. He is almost 3. He has always been a "spirited" child, but I am now attributing ...
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- childrens claritin which is OTC now works pretty good for my four year old son.
- Hi, Both of my children have allergies and asthma related problems. My two and a half year old is on both singulair and zyrtec. I haven't really had any problems so...
- Dear Jennifer, check out this web site www.ecoquestintl.com/garrett I was on allergy med till I found this product. It is a air machine.Not a filter machine .They d...
Help with ADHD Child
Asked by L.E. from Daytona Beach
on May 1, 2008
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My grandson has lived with me for 6 years. He is 10. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and a defiance disorder. He has problems everywhere. He cannot focus, sit still or...
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- Amy has said it well. I'm sorry that he is going through this and I know it must be really tough on you too. Definitely look into a very organic, natural diet. Look ...
- Hi L., My daughter Lydia was diagnosed with ADHD and had a temper (her temper was never diagnosed). She was UNDIAGNOSED and is doing fine. Faith and Amy have hit th...
- Your grandson sounds like a real challenge and I appreciate that you can see how his behavior affects himself and others. I have been a special education teacher for 9...
Allergy/Sinus Help!
Asked by K.J. from Wilmington
on June 24, 2008
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This is a long story but I will try to summarize it as much as possible. My 22mth old son has been suffering from allergy/sinus problems (cough, runny nose, watery ey...
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- K.: I am a Pediatric Nurse and won't to say Please do not question that you nursed your son - and if you can, please continue to nurse your new daughter! The formulas...
- We went through the exact same thing with boy of our boys. After countless infections, antibiotics and tests it was finally discovered that they are allergic to cockro...
- K., I don't know if you have any experience with chiropractic care, but your son could possibly benefit from it. Just simply getting the spine back in alignment c...
Any One
Asked by S.H. from Norfolk
on February 13, 2008
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Has any one had a child with RSV? My grandson (16 mos.), has been recently diagnosed. His mother breastfed him, has been the picture of health until now. He is very...
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- Hi S.. My son was hospitalized with RSV when he was 22 months for 4 days. He also had the nebulizer, steroids, and an antibiotic for an ear infection at the same tim...
- Congratulations to you S. from one Grandma to another. What an awesome experience you are in for. Personally, I am not familar with RSV but I find a website you migh...
- Hi, S.. I have two nephews (both premies) who had RSV. They were both on the nebulizers, etc. The first had to be in the hospital quite a few times. Both have outg...
Is It Just Bad Habit?
Asked by L.L. from Macon
on April 21, 2009
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My 6 yrs. old son is making these facial "expressions" like a squished face, rolling of the eyes, blinking pretty often in a minute's time. I told him to stop and he s...
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- Just ignore it, he'll out grow it. My nephew did this. We all thought he had something wrong with him. It looked kind of funny, he did it for a few months and then all...
- For peace of mind, you may want him evaluated by your pediatrician. Your gift of loving God,life and your husband will sustain you no matter what the cause. Cont...
- Ask his pediatrician about it. When I was 8, I was having facial ticks and making a noise in my throat repetitively, which was also a "tick". My mother asked the docto...
Terrible Tantrums. Help!!!
Asked by C.K. from Toledo
on October 21, 2007
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I have a 3 1/2 year old grandson having terrible tantrums, some lasting 45 minutes. During a tantrum he is out of control. Nothing is working. I have read many of you...
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- Dear Cladia- We learned from our adoption agency that tantrums that continue too long and escalate over time can potentially be biochemical in nature. Not knowing wh...
- Best thing to do is pinpoint what the tantrums are about. Listening to the child is usually best. I know it's gruelling to hear them yelling and screaming, but just li...
- When my daughter had tantrums at that age, I would look her in the face and say "You're mad, you're mad, you're mad. You're mad that mommy won't let you...(or took awa...
2-Year Old Constantly Sick
Asked by R.B. from Chicago
on June 9, 2009
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My two-year old daughter has been consistently sick for the past few months, runny nose and coughing. Every time she gets better, she’s sick again. I take her to ...
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- I agree with the possibility of seasonal allergies. Did she have excema as a baby? Does she have food allergies? they all usually go hand in hand. i didn't believe my ...
- BE CAreful with the herbals...They are not without risk...neither are the meds from Drs. Is she getting enough sunshine? So glad she is on the vitamins...You sound l...
- I would talk to the doctor about seeing an allergist. She sounds like she's got allergies if it's continuous like that.
Constant Colds?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on March 9, 2008
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My child is in daycare 3 days a week and has colds (major symptom runny nose) for over a year. ENT says it is not allergies, sinusitis etc. Does anyone else experience...
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- I don't know if your child has any other symptoms, but I have heard from many parents that this symptom was related to food intolerance and when they tried an eliminat...
- I spend a lot of time with snotty sons - a 4 year old and a 6 month old. I chalk it up to day care... there tends to be less in the summer. Overall they are both very ...
- My first child was home with me til he was 4, then he went to preschool, only 2 mornings, and had about 8-10 colds that year!!! Bad ones too, constantly he was treate...
11 Month Always Rubs Her Eyes
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on March 4, 2008
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My 11 month old is constantly rubbing her eyes and i was just wondering if anyone elses child has done this. I plan to bring it up at her one year check up but until t...
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- when you go for your one year check up, ask the doctor about allergies. Babies don't tend to get them until after 6 months old, but after that they can be allergic to...
- What do her eyes look like? Are they always red or irritated looking? Are they swollen? It could be allergies (I know I sneezing alot). Is she sneezing/coughing? ...
- Dear E., I'm a retired RN. Mostly likely, it is allergy related. Her eyes probably itch. Call her doctor's office and ask nurse how you should best take care of baby...
