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When Claritin and Zyrtec Don't Work, Try (You Tell Me)...
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on October 4, 2011
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I RARELY have issues with my allergies as long as I'm in Texas. However, I'm now on day 4 of pretty miserable allergies. Nothing serious, just the runny nose and sneez...
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- Sudafed.... I think it's D. The one you get through the pharmacy. It will clear it all up.
- Well Zyrtec takes a while to work. It has to build up in your system to be most effective. Having said that, I tried Clariten and Zyrtec for my daughter and Allegra is...
- Local honey. You can get it at Sprouts, Central Market, or Whole Foods. Take 1 - 2 tablespoons a day, you will be amazed at the difference it makes. It's like an or...
THanZyrtec vs.Claritin For Kids
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on February 28, 2012
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Hi Moms,
My 9 year-old son was diagnosed by his pediatrician with seasonal allergies and asthma last Spring. He took Zyrtec in the Spring and Fall along with Flonase...
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- I personally take Allegra (now OTC) in the evenings along with Singulair. If Allegra stops working for me I switch to Claritin for a month or two & when I need to add ...
- My 5 year old has environmental and food allergies. We were on Claritin and it wasn't working that great, esp during spring allergy season. Our allergist told us that ...
- The third drug in the same category as claritin and zyrtec is allegra. I can't predict what the side effects would be for your child, but you could try it and watch h...
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...
Advice Re: Natural Treatment of 2-Year-old with Seasonal Allergies
Asked by D.M. from New York
on May 7, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My 2-year-old son, Ryan, has been exhibiting signs of hay fever for the past appx. 2 weeks -- stuffy runny nose, sneezes a lot. No fever, personality is bas...
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- I would suggest a saline spray. It washes a lot of allergens out. It's also all natural so I would try it before you try any medication.
- Hi D., Nettle is a great natural antihistamine, and works wonders with allergies, especially hayfever. You can make a tea with it, maybe add some peppermint to ...
- Hi D., There is a lot of controversy regarding children and at what age they can develop allergies. My daughter was diagnosed with peanut allergy at 8 months. Seek ou...
What Controversial Parenting Decision Are You Glad You Stuck To?
Asked by C.C. from Springfield
on September 17, 2010
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I waited until my baby was six months to introduce cereal and baby foods. Daughter had allergies and eczema so bad as a baby we knew she was at risk for all allergies...
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- Cry it out and spanking when it's called for. I don't care what ANYONE says, it's what was best for my kids and for me and they have turned out great!
- No TV in bedrooms. No TV, Wii, DS, or playing with neighbor friends until homework is done after school. No friends over after dinner on school nights. I'm very strict...
- Best decision I made and will stand behind 100% for life is not vaccinating my children. Many people in my family, friends, etc didn't/don't understand this (because t...
Allergy Specialist Versus Ears Nose and Throat Specialist
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on September 23, 2009
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My 3 year old (4 in Jan) has had a runny nose since he was born. It's a constant problem for him and us. We've tried Claritin, Zyrtec, and he's currently on Singulair ...
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- Hi S., I recommend a third option. I see a naturopathic dr. No blood, sweat, or tears. She sees every age and has young children so your DS will do fine. She will also...
- Don't know about the allergies so much, but all my kids had the molluscum contageosum because, as the name suggests, it is contagious. Not sure what that has to do wit...
- S., I think a dermatologist would be the appropriate person to work with in treating the Molluscum Contageosum. As for the runny nose, an ENT would be the way to go i...
RSV Or Something Else?
Asked by E.M. from Tampa
on April 6, 2010
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So 2 weeks ago my daughter ( 4 months) was said to have a mild case of RSV. She had no fever, no nasal congestion, only this weird congestion in what sounds like her t...
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- My daughter has acid reflux (and asthma) she started the coughing and weird noises with her breathing around 6 months so a little bit older than your daughter. She was...
- What are you feeding your child? (The big hint is that you said that the problem starts when you feed her in the morning.) Do you have a naturopath in your area? Or a...
- If you are noticing that she is only doing it after feeding, it could be that she is inhaling some of it. I would discuss this with the doctor. I have heard of so many...
Mystery Cough
Asked by L. from Mobile
on April 29, 2008
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Hi all,
My three-year old has been suffering from a cough since early fall. We have explored every possibility but haven't really found an answer. She has had two...
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- When I have dairy or too much sugar, I get a post-nasal drip. Same deal: no swollen tonsils, runny nose, or other symptoms. Try eliminating dairy and avoid processed...
- It sounds like you have looked into every possibility! Have you tried ignoring it for several months? I am an optometrist and have many parents come in with young ch...
- I'm 46 and I started out back along time ago with problems with allergies and I was taking allergy shots for four years & another perscription drug called seldane and ...
Allergy Sufferers:-(
Asked by S.T. from Philadelphia
on June 29, 2011
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Hello everyone,
I recently found out that I have alergies(1 month ago), my doctor gave me a prescription for Zyrtec. So far the medication has not been very effec...
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- in order for the meds to work, you have to use them consistently over a period of time. They are not an overnight or immediate relief product. They have to be used j...
- We live in TX and our yard is full of cedar elm trees and guess what.... we are allergic to them. We take local bee pollen daily, just sprinkle some on cereal, etc...
- This has been a very bad spring for allergies. The late frost in the fall allowed all the plants/trees to build up double amounts of pollen, and then this spring they...
Allergy Relief for 6 Year Olds
Asked by A.A. from San Francisco
on May 15, 2011
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Hi Parents,
My 6 year old has season allergies (from my side of the gene pool, alas), and we live in a pollen filled valley. I try to avoid prescriptions when not ne...
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- We went to an allergist and had them tested. When OTC meds ( claritin, zyrtec, etc) didn't help they started flonase it is a life saver for my youngest but my 9 yr old...
- Hi, I, too, like to avoid prescription or OTC medications whenever possible. Last spring, my then five year old son had very bad seasonal or environmental allergie...
- My 6 year old just saw an allergist who gave her Nasonex, which has been a TREMENDOUS help! Her symptoms were completely gone within a few days of starting (one spray...
