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Unbelievable, My Kindergartner Already Has a Runny Nose & It’s Only the 4Th Da
Asked by E.D. from Houston
on August 26, 2010
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School is just an infestation of germs, germs, germs... I can't believe my son hasn't been in school a week and already has a summer cold. Can anyone recommend a dail...
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- You will find a lot of websites out there claiming the benefits of taking vitamins (particularly vitamin C) and probiotics for cold prevention, but I think the facts s...
- We use Nature's Plus Animal Parade vitamins and Lil' Critters DHA. I also give them an over the counter probiotic. I do notice a difference in how often they get sick...
- My daughter loves the Hannah Montana gummy vitamins. if you can find them in the store, you can see if there's a more "unisex" style next to them. They are so yummy ...
Runny Nose, No Fever
Asked by F.B. from New York
on May 7, 2012
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Mamas & Papas -
DS has a runny nose, but no fever. No other signs of sickness, no bleary eyes, no sluggishness, no crankiness etc. His runny nose started yesterday...
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- He can go. He has no fever. If mucus is clear then he's fine. Sounds to me that he may be having allergies as it is spring and it is that time of year. Without knowing...
- No, do not keep him home. Is it possible he may have allergies? It's been bad up here in the northeast. As long as the mucus is faily clear, no worries. If i...
- What color is the snot? Clear and it's probably just allergies. Yellow or green and it's most likely a bug. Don't know about daycare, I'm not up with the rules. Ho...
Ear Infection and Runny Nose Cycle
Asked by M.P. from Albuquerque
on April 4, 2012
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Since Nov my 13 month old has been getting ear infections off and on. I have an appt on Tues to talk to his pediatritian about a ENT refferal but wanted to see what yo...
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- I second the allergies test. My kids had the same cycle. Turns out my son is allergic to pears. My daughter is allergic to watermellon. As soon as we removed those tw...
- ask about using children's sudafed during periods of drainage, sometimes that will help all the gunk drain out of the ears as well - be sure you use REAL sudafed, not ...
- My son was referred to a specialist to get tubes in his ears due to his ear canal congestion (he couldn't hear well as a result and always said, "what?" during a cruci...
Normal for Toddler to Have Bloody Runny Nose?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on January 22, 2011
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Is it normal for a toddler (19 mo) to have a runny nose that's also bloody? It's bloody in just one nostril and it's not a nosebleed as it is not profusely coming out...
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- Low moisture in the air, especially in winter, causes dry nasal tissue. We have a humidifier running all winter. If you notice static electricity in your home, it's to...
- Diane M. is dead-on with her answer!
- My 4 year old son had 3 episodes of what you just said in the last year. My understanding is, the blood vessels in the nose rupture too easily as they are already irri...
16 Month Old W/ Constant Runny Nose
Asked by R.H. from Tampa
on June 15, 2009
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My 16 month old gets a runny nose that lasts for weeks at a time. I take her to her pediatrician who prescribes meds (Augmentin, Omnicef, and most recently Suprex). ...
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- Hello R., My son (3 and 1/2) was having similar problems. Switching back and forth from sinus infection to ear infection for about 6 months with a constant runny...
- Very well done- you are asking the correct questions. check out WestonPrice Foundation Something is missing that needs to be there to suppoert the immune syste...
- My grandson was the same way for the longest time. Finally my DD asked for a referal to a ENT who removed his adnoids. After that he has not had any problems what so...
Coughing
Asked by A.E. from Dallas
on April 10, 2012
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My child is recovering from strep although has developed an excessive cough. I took her to the doctor because she didn't go longer than 30 minutes without coughing. ...
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- I've heard that if you put Vicks Vapo Rub on your feet and then put on a pair of socks before going to bed, it helps to stop the coughing. Don't know how or why but I...
- Cheryl is correct. It helps with the coughing. My 3 year old has allergies and I did this the other night and he stopped coughing. I don't put socks on him though b...
- I'm still coughing from allergies and it has been over a month. Drives me nuts and I think I cracked a rib at the same time. Hurts like crazy too. My Dr. suggested...
I Am Wondering If My 16 Month Old Has Allergies, Green Runny Nose off and On
Asked by N.G. from Colorado Springs
on February 17, 2008
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My 16 month old daughter has had a green runny nose for awhile (5 weeks). She was seen by her doctor, but she said it is something she will grow out (up to 2 years) of...
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- I would get a second opinion if I were you. Usually when the snot is green, there is more of an infection going on. My daughter was having a similar problems at the sa...
- Hi N., We moved to CO from MO about a year and a half ago. I suppose I never thought to much about the runny nose color...it just seems to come out no matter what c...
- We also live in CO, not too far from Falcon. It could be allergies. I have a 5 yr old who has allergies from Jan thur summer, so it is very possible it is allergies....
Chronic Pink Eye
Asked by M.H. from Minneapolis
on October 28, 2006
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In the past month my almost one year old has had pink eye 3 times. He goes to a daycare center full time. Typically when he gets pink eye it means a cold is not far ...
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- My daughter had a nasty nasty runny nose around 1 yrs.old and was rubbing her nose goo into her eyes which caused pink eye or something like it and she had to have ant...
- Hello, What your son may have may not be pink eye but an infected tear duct or eye infection. If his eyes are just goopy that is a good indication of not pink eye. ...
- Hi M., I'm a mother of ten...six still at home and the best thing I ever invested in to avoid all bacteria and thus colds, flu, viruses in my home is a wholehouse a...
My Son Is Coughing
Asked by M.Z. from Chicago
on December 1, 2009
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Hello Moms
I know there is a similar request, from Rachel A. but I might as well ask again.
My son is coughing like crazy, I don't know how to help him.. I tried eve...
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- I agree with Jasmine (and I read her articles too! She's great) We are currently using the Hylands all natural honey cough syrup and it helps a lot for my two year old...
- Hi M., Definitely check with your pediatrician, but my son had a cold earlier this week, and I found a great homeopathic cough syrup with honey that I love! It worke...
- Vic's Vaporub on his chest and on his feet (yup, on his feet!) seemed to help a little(check with your doctor first, but it's probably fine). We took our son to an all...
Never Ending Cold
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on June 3, 2009
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Hello! My 20 month old DS has had a cold off and on since winter! He has been diagnosed with ear infections, sinus infections, and was given a nebulizer for wheezing. ...
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- Sounds like allergies to me...my son went through this his first year in day care...sinus infections and ear infections every month! Have him tested for some common a...
- Our son had the same thing! May was the first month we were all healthy since February. My guess is it is not allergies-basically because kids aren't supposed to...
- My son had very similiar issues. Constant colds, coughing, snoring, etc. His constant cough drove me bananas! We brought him to an ENT. He had his adenoids and tonsils...
