Home Remedies: Claritin
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Claritin and Other Allergy Meds
Asked by M.U. from Tampa
on March 17, 2011
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My son often gets runny nose/cough symptoms and my pediatrician has recommended that I try putting him on Claritin to manage those symptoms. I am reluctant to put him ...
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- If you're really worried about it, you might ask about the prescription nasal sprays instead. I used those when I was pregnant, so I know they're extra safe. Our fo...
- How old is he? That will determine what you can use and the dosage. Claritin, has kid versions. I use Claritin. It works for me. Not for my Mom. She uses Zyrtec, ...
- I'd check on whether Claritin has been tested on the really young ones. When my now 9 year old was 2, Claritin had NOT been tested on kids under 6. We went with Zyrt...
Any "Natural" Remedies for Asthma Out There?
Asked by M.H. from Norfolk
on February 16, 2008
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Hello, I have a 17 month old who is on a nebulizer 2-3 times a day (more when he sounds bad) he is also on an allergy medicine that he takes at night. I'm concerned t...
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- M., I suffer from asthma as well as some of my children. I remember how frustrating it was and what a struggle it was to give my tiny son "treatements" to help him...
- Hi M., I am a pedicatrician and would advise to keep giving the meds right now. There are no natural remedies, but a couple of proactive things to do. I have a lot ...
- Hi M., I totally understand where you are coming from. All three of my children have asthma and use nebulizer along with oral steriods and daily preventative meds....
PLEASE HELP! Adverse Side Effects of Claritin
Asked by L.J. from Boise
on May 30, 2008
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Recently my second born little boy was put on claritin for his seasonal allergies. He just turned two and has really been struggling this spring. He was actually thr...
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- This is not a fun. I am sorry to hear. I think an MRI is a little drastic, if things do not improve. I would put off the MRI for another week. My son used to vomit a...
- It sounds like it could be inner ear. I used to vomit and pass out and loose my balance due to inner ear problems. Allergies could affect that. Our son is on Allegr...
- It sounds crazy but I am allergic to Anti-hystamines and many other drugs including Benedryl. The best thing you can do is push a lot of fuilds. I find that Accupunc...
Natural Remedies for Asthma
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on February 25, 2012
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Looking for non-conventional remedies or other types of natural medicine for the control of asthma, all those medicines my son is taking seem to affect his behavior an...
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- I would do a rotation diet to find out what food sensitivities he has going on- this is explained better in her book, but you can search for it online and get some gui...
- I live in CA, otherwise I would give you my daughters allergist. We were referred to him about a yr ago and it has made such a difference in her life! So i recommend ...
- Asthma is a symptom and not a disease. Typically allergies are the underlying cause. Have you seen an allergist and had him tested? If you treat the allergies you m...
Home Remedies for Congested/Runny Noses?
Asked by M.E. from Jacksonville
on September 2, 2011
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My husband, myself, and our two little ones have a cold. The worst symptom? Stuffy/runny noses. :/ It is making breathing through our noses impossible, which in turn i...
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- I steam up the bathroom before the bath. Dress them in the bathroom, warm pjs and fluffy socks. Boogie wipes are great.
- i have a home remedy for sore throats but not for colds...this is what my mom would do to/for me as a little girl for sore throats, and as gross/weird as it sounds it ...
- Vick's Vapo Rub works wonders. A little on the chest, a little bit right under the nose. Many people swear by rubbing it on your feet and putting socks on to sleep. ...
Cough Remedy for My 4 Year Old
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2010
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My daughter has severe cough. i rubbed vicks under her feet. but it is pretty bad. any other remedy?
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- A severe cough is worth getting checked out by a doctor. My 4yo grandson had a cough for a few weeks that was gradually becoming nastier. He wasn't feeling sick, and m...
- If it's a dry cough, you can try giving her a tablespoon of straight honey. It will help soothe and coat her throat. If it's a wet cough from post-nasal drip, you ca...
- Definitely honey! But make sure it's organic, raw honey. It's a delicious remedy that works wonders!
Natural Help for Asthma and Allergies
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on February 27, 2008
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Hi. My son was diagnosed with allegies and allergy induced asthma when he was 7 years old. We left the allergist's office with 6 different prescriptions. He is alle...
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- K., let me lead with the fact I am a Peds nurse who has a child, (actually all three have allergies) who is 12 who is probably a carbon copy of your child. I too, wasn...
- K.: This has to be tough on the whole family, but especially to both of you. It's great that you are looking into alternative things and really investigating what yo...
- I'm not sure of run-of-the-mill allergies, but I do know that asthma can be a life or death situation. I knew an 8 year old boy who died from an asthma attack. I do...
Kids and Natural Asthma Remedies???
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on August 18, 2010
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I have asthma in the family and I think my 7-year old is starting to develop asthma. I had him tested for allergies a couple of years ago and he is allergic to dust mi...
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- Like you, I have asthma. It is a serious disease, and if your son needs medicine you shouldn't hesitate to give it to him. I know people who have DIED from asthma at...
- Chiropractic!! I've seen a number of kids helped by it. My kids have been adjusted since birth, it's very safe. Please talk to one about it and see what they can do!
- Hello Y., of course, if he needs to go to the doctor, by all means take him. (with that said........................................... increase his magnesium. (a t...
Homeopathic Remedy for Allergies
Asked by S.Y. from San Diego
on March 28, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I have a 4 year old daughter that has chronic sinus infections. She has been sick since she was born with ear infections, viral infections and sinus infecti...
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- I have yet to find a homeopathic remedy, but my son had surgery in december and it has helped. We still get sinus infections, but they are easier to control...He had ...
- Dr. Oz (the doc always on Oprah) had highly recommends a neti(sp?) Pot if you have chronic sinus infections/allergies. It's like a little tea pot that you put warm sal...
- Omega 3 fatty acids replenish the sinus tissue. Increase your child's intake. We put my son on daily fish oil capsules at age 5 for another problem and discovered hi...
Need Some Home Remedy for Itchy, Watery and Red Eyes
Asked by A.D. from Atlanta
on April 6, 2009
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I have this tremendous itching and watering in my eyes with runny nose for last 3 days. My runny nose is okay now, but itching in my eyes is worse. I have allergy to d...
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- This is allergy season and mine have kicked in too. Try Visine A. It is for allergies. I take the 24 hour OTC allergy medication and it works so well, I forget it a...
- I would take a Benadryl to help your itchy eyes. After the allergic episode you had, it sounds like you need an antihistamine (Benadryl) to counteract it. It will ma...
- OTC Zertc, Zaditor eye drops are good too. Or you can go to your DR and get Flonase or other nasal allergy spray. Please don't take colloidal silver, it is very dang...
