Flu: Child
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6 Year Old Who Snores
Asked by H.K. from Dallas
on September 19, 2008
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My 6 year old daughter has snored for as long as I can remember. I took her to her Ear, Nose and Throat doctor and he recommended surgery to have her tonsils and aden...
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- We went to an ENT who had us have my daughter's head x-rayed. He felt that, after looking at the x-ray, that it would be best to try some allergy meds (she not only s...
- Here was my situation: My son snored and had trouble breathing at night from the moment I remember. He was always getting sick and getting ear infections too. He al...
- Hi H., some people just snore but it's because they breath through their mouths. A lot of childrens nasil passages are small & they breath easier with their mouth open...
6 Year Old Scared After a Miscarriage
Asked by A.P. from Cleveland
on May 29, 2010
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So as you can tell from my last couple posts I have recently had 2 miscarriages after infertilty problems. Anyway both of these pregnancies my son knew we were pregna...
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- I can't offer much, as I have not been through your side of the equation, but my heart goes out to your whole family. However, from the child's view of things, I ca...
- A., Try to keep a positive attitude around him (not that you are not) but remember that children can sense when something is wrong with us, I have 3 and they know whe...
- My grandma had a miscarriage when my uncle was around this age. He knew about it and she used the seed and garden explanation also. She just told him that she wasn't s...
Is It the Flu
Asked by L.P. from Boston
on March 21, 2008
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Does anyone know how to tell the diferance between a bad cold and the flu?
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- Body aches is usually the key to knowing the differences, even if it is a head type flu, you will have the all over the body ache.
- there is a difference between a bad cold and the flu that is a bad cold is just a runny noes, and a cough. the flu is fever, going to the bathroom alot, and looking pa...
- The 'flu is caused by a virus, and often comes with fever, chills, headaches, sore throat, body aches and clear discharge from the nose. The flu requires rest and lot...
Flu
Asked by C.H. from Yakima
on March 4, 2009
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I have the flu, how can i prevent my 21 month from getting it too?
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- I would just wash your hands a lot and try not to kiss or breath on the baby. But no matter what you do your child might get it. It's ok for them to get sick, it bui...
- Hi C., Lots and lots of handwashing with soap and water. I wouldn't use the antibacterial. Just plain soap and water. Y.
- No kisses and wash your hands;-) Try and keep baby out of your room..from airborne particles
Daughter Terrified of Pain and Is Due for Her 5 Year Old Immunizations
Asked by E.K. from Seattle
on May 6, 2008
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Hi. My tender five year old daughter gets very worried about pain. When she had a sliver last week, she had a complete panic attack/meltdown when anticipating us pul...
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- Hello E., Well I understand your trepidation about your daughter getting her shots. That is perfectly normal on your part to be concerned about her being scared. ...
- All public schools will not let your daughter start school without having the immunization form filled out. That dees not mean that it has to be filled in with shot d...
- My doctor give me some topical novicane type gel prior to the exam. You put it on about 1hr prior to the appointment, cover it with a bandaid, and it numbs the skin a...
Flu!
Asked by S.Y. from Chicago
on March 1, 2012
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My son has had the flu now going on a week. Should I take him to the doctor...is there anything that they could even do for him...or do I just have to let it run its ...
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- how do you know it's the flu? There are viruses which mimic it, & as other posters have mentioned.....you also want to make sure your child is not dehydrated! Normal...
- Call your pediatrician's office and ask to speak to a nurse. Get their advice. They can tell you based on his exact symptoms whether or not you need to get him in.
- Is it a stomach virus? Influnenza is actually respiratory. If it is a stomach virus and he is having just diarhhea then he should be on a BRAT diet....bananas, rice,...
Could It Be the Flu
Asked by K.S. from College Station
on February 10, 2008
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Okay I know this is going to sound really crazy but I have onyl had the flu once in my life and was so little the only thing I remember about it was my GRandma trying ...
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- Hi K., Sinus infections are the pits! I hope Ashlyn feels better soon.
- K., I absolutely could be the flu. I am a school nurse (13 yrs.) and I have seen multiple cases of the flu this year even in people who have had the flu shot. Each ye...
- That very well sounds like the flu. Now today is Tues., and if her fever does not seem to be letting up by now, take her to the doctor (if you havent already).
The Flu
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on March 6, 2007
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I have a 7 month old who is just starting to crawl and I woke up with the flu.. and i was wondering what the best meds are that WILL NOT put me to sleep .. normally i ...
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- Hi R.. I was curious if you had tried Dayquil yet. It worked for me when I had the flu with my lil ones. I also wanted to say congrats on being a great mommy,if he wan...
- If you can get someone to help you watch your baby that would be wonderful. If you can get to the dr he can give you something to take. We get over it quick that way...
- I'm into homeopatic remedies, and the one that I've found that works the best for the flu, which I've used twice, is an OTC medication called Occillium. Now the spelli...
Flu?
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on January 31, 2011
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I have never had a fever in my adult life or the flu. My 2 kids have been sick with 102-104 fever, sore throat, headache, little cough for the last 2 days. I just to...
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- Sounds about right especially with the high fever in the kids.
- The flu definitely gives you the aching body. I had toxic shock, trust me when you get that you cant move at all. My husband had to carry me to the car. Your joints...
- Yes, it really can make you that miserable. And don't go into work again until you feel better, you'll just end up spreading it around. Hope you feel better soon :)
Flu
Asked by J.N. from Joplin
on February 24, 2012
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If you had a sitter who babysits in her home call you to let you know that their child was home sick with the flu and was highly contagious, would you still take them ...
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- Yes and no. It depends on my child's immune system. My kids rarely get sick It's been almost 3 years since they've had even a slight runny nose. They are around sick k...
- I would definitely have someone else watch them! Why mess with the flu when you don't have to?
- I would stay as far away as possible, BUT, I can imagine some women being in the situation where missing any more work could cost them their JOB! If the baby just had ...
