Ear Ache
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Who Else Is a Baby When They Are Sick?
Asked by K.V. from Lansing
on January 5, 2011
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Ive been sick since New Years Day. Went to the doctor and I have strep throat and an ear infection. I've done everything possible...gargle w/ salt water, nyquil, vic...
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- I am the BIGGEST baby when sick. People joke about the 'man cold' or 'man illness'... My hubby is the one that ISN'T a baby. I guess I'm the one that gets 'man illness...
- LOL, guilty! I tend to get very whiny. My hubby thinks its hilarious and teases me, but he also tries take care of me too which is nice.
- LOL, love it! Why shouldnt you get to be a little whiny when your sick? Thats the time to take advantage of the time you get to yourself and have people take care of y...
Lung Congestion and Wheezing
Asked by A.C. from Sarasota
on March 7, 2009
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My daughter started to get lung congestion and wheezing at xmas time from the RSV virus, she had an ear infection at the same time so they gave her an antibiotic too. ...
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- Hi A., I would also strongly recommend vaporizer! My son is 14 mths now. Ever since he was 6 mths whenever he gets runny nose it quickly develops into a severe case ...
- As far as the nebulizer and that type of treatment goes, that seems to be the way that the doctors are taught to treat breathing issues. I wonder if the old fashion me...
- The albuterol has way to many side effects. I always let my daughter take a warm bath. I also kept a vaporizor in her room alot. She can become dependant on the breath...
How to Get 4 Yr Old to Take Medication
Asked by D.G. from Detroit
on March 9, 2010
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My four year old has never had to take medication before but she now has a double ear infection and has to take an antibiotic twice a day for 10 days. This is tortur...
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- Let her pretend to give her doll some first, then see if she'll try. Also, pretend to take it with her. Get a spoon and say, "on the count of 3 we'll do it together"
- Perhaps a little good old fashioned bribery? Is there something she really likes to eat/drink? Like a certain candy, soda? Allow her to have it AFTER she takes her ...
- ask your pediatrician or pharmacist to change it to the chewable form...same med, different form...my son always liked the chewable one, and it's easier to take on the...
Getting My 5 Year Old to Take Her Medicine!
Asked by B.M. from Boston
on February 17, 2008
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So last week I found out my 5 year old daughter had a double ear infection. Of course she got antibiotics perscribed... but why she ended up with CHEWABLE ones is beyo...
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- call your dr and get the liquid prescribed.. don't put your daughter thru anymore ... poor kid...
- To get my 5 year old to take antibiotics I have to mix it (crushed) with a bit of vanilla frosting. Not the healthiest (lol) but he takes it, and I don't think a litt...
- Hi, My 5 year old son had the same problem just a few weeks ago. Is the antibiotic Amoxycillin? Eventually, I just called the doctor and asked for a new prescriptio...
Prescription Running Out Before He Finishes Antibiotic
Asked by V.M. from Erie
on January 26, 2010
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The liqued antibiotic my6yo son got for his severe ear infection is almost gone and he is supposed to have 5 more doses. I think we have enough for 3 doses but that'...
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- They give a course of 10 days to ensure the infection clears but it only actually takes 7 days of antiobiotics for the infection to clear up , so your son should be fi...
- no, no that happened to me. they didn't add enough water. i called and said i need this much for my daughter to finish the dose. no ifs no buts. she needed 10 days wo...
- Well, you've gotten some varying advice already. What I would do is call your pediatrician and see what they say to do.
Son Age 4, Autism, in Pain
Asked by W.S. from Dallas
on September 23, 2010
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My son who has been diagnosed with autism and is non-verbal is crying out of the blue like he is in pain. He sometimes puts his hand in his mouth while he is crying, D...
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- Do you do sign language with him? He must be so frustrated since he doesn't talk. Have him learn sign language (or a little bit) so he can communicate with you. ...
- Maybe an ear infection? Usually most children don't start getting loose teeth until 5-6 and it would more than likely be one of the lower front middle incisors. I'd ...
- i'd run him to the dr this afternoon, but that's just me. i have an autistic child as well, and i was always one to err on the side of safe than sorry. hope it's "no...
Black Stuff in Ears?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on April 26, 2011
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Ok, this is weird. For the past year or so, I've had itchy, hurting ear canals. One doc said to use some drops in them and other told me to stop using qtips.I can't t...
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- Use hydrogen peroxide. Lay down on your side and put a towel around your ear. Get one of those medicine droppers from the pharmacy and drop a little hydrogen peroxide ...
- If the canal is very itchy and you've been over cleaning you might have changed the ph balance. The black could be due to a yeast infection in the canal. If this is th...
- I have this too, only in my right ear canal. My ear canal gets itchy and goopy, for lack of a better word. Do NOT NOT NOT use q-tips! That makes it so much worse be...
Safe Cleaning Products
Asked by J.T. from Boston
on June 1, 2009
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Hi Moms! I am looking for suggestions on safe cleaning products to use on my son's toys. He is just getting over a cold with ear infection and I want to clean his to...
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- All I use are non-toxic Shaklee's Get Clean line!! www.shaklee.net/karpenkowellness They are safe for pets, kids and everything inbetween. Great products and cost-...
- Hi J.! I like you was concerned with having safer cleaning products in my home & about 2 years ago found a company that has them & more! We made the switch & since...
- You can try using a little bit of bleach with hot water. Soak the toys in it for a while. It's safe to use if you follow the directions.
Antibiotics Vs. Yeast W/o Yogurt
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on March 13, 2009
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DD just started amoxicillin for an ear infection, and I'd like to prevent the yeast infection that's likely to follow. But she won't touch yogurt. Anything else I ca...
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- You can buy powdered probiotics (the good bacteria found in yogurt) at Whole Foods Market - I use the All Flora brand. I mix it into water and my DD loves it. She as...
- Hi K., Will she drink yogurt in a fruit smoothie? I use frozen melon, blueberries or strawberries with yogurt and a little orange or cranberry juice - delicious. ...
- Chewable or dissolvable acidophilus. Give these to her as far apart as possible from the actual antibiotic. Good luck!
Bleeding Ears
Asked by K.K. from Houston
on August 26, 2009
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my son stuck a capri sun straw in his ear and there is some bleeding now, he is not acting hurt but he has grabbed his ear a few times, what should i do?
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- take him to the doctor, clinic to check his ear. he probley just scraped the canall portion of his ear but he might have caused some dammage. our son can really bum hi...
- wow! A capri sun straw. first time I've heard of that one. recently, my nephew had to go to the ER b/c he put his peas from dinner up his nose and those peas rea...
- If it were me, personally I would go to an ENT dr. If could miner like he scrapped the inside wall of his ear or could be that he poked s omething a little to hard. I ...
