Dust Mites: Infant
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Pets and Dust
Asked by L.F. from Philadelphia
on March 25, 2012
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I just had a baby 2 weeks ago, and my in laws want us to bring her up to their place, the only problem I have is that they have 3 hyper dogs and two cats in house. The...
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- I would not worry, I have 3 dogs and never had problem with the kids. In fact, there are studies that say that children raised with animals are less prone to allergies...
- My daughter is 3 and we have a dog and a cat and plenty of dustbunnies and furballs rolling around. My daughter never had a problem with any of it. I would be more...
- Not every person, and not every baby, is allergic to cat dander - or dust. If you all are going just for a short visit (say, an afternoon), I wouldn't worry about it....
Dust-free Home
Asked by L.Z. from San Francisco
on March 13, 2008
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Hey ladies i have 2 boys and myself whom has bad allergies. I can live with them . However it's hard to see them live with them . Finally i was able to have my 3 yr ol...
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- L., My 5 year old is in the same boat, they told us to get all of the dust mite pillows etc. We did get him the pillow covers but that was as far as we went since ...
- L.: we all get lost in the world of our children when they are small, but that can take a toll on your personal life.... i happened to me also.... find a friend tha...
- Two things that people have not mentioned that you might try: a humidifier, and an air ionizer (with a HEPA filter would be best) can help to knock the dust out of the...
Allergic to Baby?
Asked by ★.O. from Tampa
on October 9, 2011
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I've had stress hives off and on (rarely) since 10 years old. I became higlhly allergic to dust mites, pollens, molds and animals with fur after the age of 18. I tak...
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- It is most likely not the baby =-) It could be however something that you were exposed to in the hospital. You may never know the trigger, and it may last for a whi...
- I'd switch to your own shampoo, just to be safe (if you're worried about his eyes, just use swim goggles). Allergies can disappear, appear, get stronger, or weaker ...
- I have heard of allergies or reactions to other people (boyfriends/spouses) but not children (the company I work for does allergy testing). So sorry you are going thr...
Infant with Allergy?
Asked by A.S. from Austin
on December 22, 2008
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My 6 month old seems to have some kind of allergy from the weather. We went to trail of lights on sat, the wind was blowing and the weather was humid but not cold, an...
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- Sounds like a cold. My son gets them very easily and the last one turned into a bad ear infection. When he is congested we elevate his bed and us the humidifier. We ha...
- Basically it's not good to take tiny ones out when it's windy. That is wisdom passed on from experience from both my grandma and my mom. There's all kinds of stuff blo...
- Hi A. This happen to me too. She couldn't breath and wized alot. I found a medice called pedicare in a white box with red on it. It works great. It works so well...
Allergy
Asked by K.C. from New York
on March 18, 2012
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My doctor did the test for allergies on my sixteen month old, 5% allergic to dust mites, 6% to cats and 7% to dogs. We have family that has them all, what should I do?
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- I wouldn't panic yet. I was told by several allergists that they really aren't accurate until after age 2. Also allergies can change some. Just be sure he doesn't h...
- YIkes, I wouldn't fill a kid up with Benadryl or any other medicine on a regular basis! The more effective technique is to use a top nutritional supplement that also ...
- start 1/4 tspn of benadryl 3 times a day. that should keep her sneezing runny nose etc at bay
Son Allergic to Dogs! Help!
Asked by H.E. from Bismarck
on May 4, 2009
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Hello Everyone! We have just determined that my 9 month old son is allergic to our 2 dogs--a shitsu and a chow. We really don't want to get rid of our dogs, as they ar...
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- To my knowledge Shitsu dog have ''hair'' not ''fur'' making them hypoallergenic and safe for people with dog allergies. My best friend is allergic to dog and because ...
- I have to agree with others, over shampooing and shaving will not help your son, but will make your dogs miserable. They should not be bathed more than once a month, ...
- I know someone whose daughter had the same problem. They bought a really good vacuum (I would recommend the Dyson Animal made specifically for pets...it's amazing what...
Could I Be Allergic to My Bf's Dog???
Asked by J.M. from Tucson
on September 16, 2010
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My bf has had his dog for 10 months, she is a pitbull and since summer began she has been shedding ALOT! I'm pregnant so I know my immune system isn't as strong as it ...
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- Have him clean the whole house and vacuum it thoroughly...every where the dog steps foot or lies. Meanwhile, the dog is at the groomer or given a thorough bath to get...
- YEP! That is how I get... but around cats. But I have still had cats as pets. You are also pregnant... so I would be REAL careful about taking anything for it. ...
- Sounds like you know the answer....not fun...I know. I am very allergic to dogs, and cats....and if they lick me I start itching really bad. Yuck! Sorry.
Allergic Reaction to Cephalexin
Asked by M.E. from Sacramento
on November 19, 2008
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To make a long story short...my otherwise very healthy 4 y/o was prescribed cephalexin (and also at the same time griseofulvin) last week on Thursday. In hindsight, af...
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- Serious Side Effects of Cephalexin Some cephalexin side effects can indicate a potentially serious complication. If you experience any of these problems, stop taking ...
- Please try Aloe Vera. It heals skin "magically". It has to be the pulp or pure form of it, not just lotion that contains it. I have tried it on burns, cuts and rashes ...
- I have had allergic reactions to multiple antibiotics and it takes a long time for the rashes to go away. In fact, for me, they continued to get worse for 5-7 days AF...
Son Wanting a Kitten/cat Extended Family Is Allergic
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on February 15, 2010
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So, My son really wants a cat (we have tried asking him about a dog and he DOES NOT want one) there is a few concerns on my part..My sister (who visits maybe twice a ...
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- She's being unreasonable! WE have two cats and I have a cat allergy, with no problems. Because I keep our carpets vacuumed, hard floors clean, the cats brushed and cle...
- I'm a cat person, and allergic, but I have cats. One thing I found that helps is to keep the cats bathed regularly. It cuts down on their allergens. Also, keep the cat...
- My stepmother is highly allergic to most animals and other allergens, and has SEVERE asthma. However, she managed to visit us for a couple of hours. We have two inside...
New Allergy: Itchy Hives!
Asked by H.H. from Hartford
on November 4, 2010
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I am going crazy! I have never had an allergic reaction to anything in my life, this is all new at 31. I have not started new foods/products or anything that we can fi...
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- I got a case of hives once in my whole life and it was due to extreme stress. The itchiness was AWFUL. I scratched myself bloody at night and would wake up with bloo...
- I used to take a weight loss supplement until the company changed its formulation. They made it taste a lot better but the downside was that it caused be to break out...
- Ihad the same thing happen to me this summer. I was put on pedizone and benadrel (spelling?). This combo of meds was very helpful and I still don't know what caused ...
