Illnesses & Symptoms: 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...
Runny Nose
Asked by E.E. from Cleveland
on October 26, 2009
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My son is 8 months old and has had a runny nose for about three weeks now, no fever at all very playfull, eats just normal, he is formula fed only (due to my body wasn...
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- The first thing that popped into my head was allergies. My husband has them and has had a runny nose all this month. Get him checked out and good luck.
- There aren't a whole lot of meds you can even give an 8 month old for a runny nose. As long as it's running clear, not green or a lot of yellow, you are fine. Humidifi...
- One product that I use when my child has a stuffy nose is Aura Caccia Clearing Kids Foam bath. It is made w/ eucalyptus. Actually smells great. It is free of parabens...
5 Year Old Snoring
Asked by M.V. from New York
on April 25, 2009
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My 5 year old son snores horribly at night. I have spoken with the peditrician numerous times and he always gives me the same answer. My son has very large adnoids (wh...
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- If he doesn't seem sleepy during the day then he must be getting a good REM sleep. Two friends with 3 yo kids did sleep studies on their kids whose adenoids + tonsils ...
- My niece had her adnoids removed. It was a simple procedure. She had to be knocked out. This procedure eliminated her snoring. She was about 4 or 5 years old at the t...
- I recommend getting an appointment with an ENT. Sleep Apena is very common amongst kids who have large adenoids. Adenoids are pieces of tissue that rest at the back ...
WII Games - Would You Buy for 5 Year Old?
Asked by V.G. from Chicago
on November 24, 2010
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Hello Moms,
Most of my friends with 4 - 5 -6 yrs old are bragging and ra ra about how good the wii games are for kids. My daughter has asked if she can have the Wi...
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- I think 5 is a great age for the Wii. There are going to be some games they aren't able to play but there are alot of others they can play and you will be surprised h...
- Our family got the Wii many years ago when my daughter was 3yrs old. She very quickly got the hang of it and my son (2yrs younger) picked it up easily as well. We lo...
- There are a lot of great games for young children on the Wii. Not inappropriate at all. I have a 6 and almost 3 year old. The 3 year old is a little young for it ye...
5 Year Old W/chronic Stuffy & Runny Nose
Asked by L.N. from Chicago
on November 18, 2008
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Hi moms! My 5 yr old son has had a stuffy nose for months now. I took him to the doc and found out he had an ear infection and he took a round of antibiotics but his...
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- this may sound strange but do you use household cleaners that arent eco friendly? you would be amazed at the amount of toxins in household products and it effects chi...
- Hi L., Products from cows milk cause your body to produce more mucas. As a result, many people get stuffy noses & a cough. It's not a cold. You can try to replace cow...
- Soy milk is delicious -- and other dairy substitutes are, too :) Shop at Whole Foods for some good substitute items. When I eat vegan, I feel much healthier and happ...
My 6- Year Old Daughter
Asked by J.M. from Scranton
on January 1, 2011
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My 6- year old daughter is behaving really bad as of late my fience and I are at a loss of what to do. We live with my soon to be fater-in-law he is a disabled vetern...
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- Are you saying that your fiance got fed up and told you (both) to pack up and leave? If a man EVER said that to me I would be GONE! That is just totally uncalled for....
- I don't think that 7:30 is WAYYY too early, but you might try moving it back to 8 pm. You didn't give any background or history regarding your circumstances. How...
- Sounds like she is crying out for more love. Just start kissing and hugging her more, and see if that helps. When my kiddos get like this, I start loving on them more,...
Argument with 5 Year Old ... Need Reassurance.
Asked by J.G. from Springfield
on September 1, 2011
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So, the high temperature today is supposed to be at least 100. My 5 year old does not like to wear shorts ... at all. He and I argued so much this morning. He almos...
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- That's not a battle I would choose, personally. He is not going to die wearing clothes that are not appropriate for hot weather. They're just clothes. In the scheme...
- Oh don't worry about it, he must have forgot abbott this just after 5 mins. R elax and chill, m sure you are a great mom, and thats why you are so conserned. And you...
- I'm sure once he started chatting with his friends he forgot *all* about it. Don't let this ruin YOUR day! I'm like your son though. I HATE shorts. I've alwas be...
5 Year Old with Runny Nose Going on 2+ Years
Asked by B.B. from Albany
on March 7, 2012
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my child has had this awful clear cloudy runny nose for seems like going on 2 years or more...her dr keeps blowing it off and saying its just a cold..and i do not see ...
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- Have you tried giving her an OTC antihistamine to see if it helps? Just a small dose of children's Claritin or Zyrtec once a day might help her. It could take a few ...
- What allergies did they test her for? There are environmental allergies (pollens, molds, etc) and there are food allergies. Either can cause what you describe, but t...
- You should go see a different doctor and try again. It sure does sound like allergies to me. The other thing it could be is a food sensitivity which is different than ...
Constant Runny Nose
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on March 10, 2011
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Hi momma's since starting preschool my DS constantly has a runny nose every couple of weeks and it drives me crazy. I take him to his ped to make sure it's not a cold ...
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- Sounds like a dust or pollen allergy. My daughter and husband get runny noses when they are exposed to dust and grass. They never get itchy eyes or other allergic sy...
- i have several mommy friends who's kids di this as well as my own... It sucks that they asked you to leave him home >:-( You should talk to their supivisor b/c ...
- The preschool most likely cannot actually insist you keep him home for a runny nose. Most schools have a policy that includes fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or too sick to...
Medication for Runny Nose
Asked by C.G. from Sacramento
on July 27, 2011
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Hello mamas,
My son is 3 yrs old and has a cold, mostly congestion and a runny nose. What medication do you give for that? I noticed most of the medications for tha...
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- My vote is for the saline nasal sprays.
- I give my daughter a homeopathic cough/congestion syrup that's for 2yrs and up. The brand is Similisan and it's called Kid's Cold & Mucus relief. It's for cough/ch...
- Nothing beats using a neti pot and rinsing with saline. Keep him well hydrated and use a humidifier in his room at night. Decongestants don't really help - they can ...
