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Peanut Allergy and Asthma Question
Asked by A.P. from Boston
on September 14, 2007
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Hi,
My son is 15 months old and was recently tested for allergies. He reacted to peanut and the Dr. gave us an epi pen and told us to never let him eat peanuts. Now ...
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- It seems odd to me that a pediatrician would just give a 15 month old singulair without referring him to a pediatric pulmonologist first. We went through months of hel...
- Good Morning, I would get a secound oppinion on both things. I wouldn't be putting him on singular unless you got a secound oppinion. Especially if you havn't noti...
- Hi A., I have some advice for you...ask questions until you feel you really understand the situation and don't leave until you do. Any doctor should feel good about ta...
Possible Food Allergy
Asked by L.B. from Philadelphia
on January 3, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I have a 4 1/2 year old boy who has had allergies in the past. He was never diagnosed with asthma, but he has taken Albuterol, Singulair and Pulmicort i...
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- Sounds like food intolerance. http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/foods-allergy-intolerance They can do tests at the doctors to find out if he is allergic to anythin...
- I noticed someone responded that they thought is was the fish oil. As a nurse I can tell you, we reccommend that people take fish oil to lubricate the bowels, so I do ...
- Hi L., My son has a peanut and almond allergy. We caught the peanut allergy early when he developed a red ring around his mouth when trying peanut butter. The alm...
Allergies/ Asthma and Allergy Shots
Asked by S.D. from Richmond
on August 18, 2009
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My daughter who is eight years old and unfortunately taken after me with allergies. This particular Summer she has had a heck of a time. She has coughed all summer l...
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- I assume your allergies are airborne. That is hard! At least with food allergies, you can stop eating the allergen food and then you are fine. Regardless of what ki...
- I take Clear Lung, for me 4 tbs 3 times a day, if you'd like I ask ask my nurse practitioner for the dose for an 8 year old. It actually heals the lungs! http://www.na...
- S., I know you've gotten some great advice. I just wanted to encourage you with my personal experience. I've had bad allergies all my life and suffered with asthma ...
Allergy Testing in Two Year Old
Asked by A.H. from Dayton
on April 16, 2009
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My daughter just turned two in March & has had what seems to be a chronic cold since she was about nine months old. She was in the hospital in October for three days ...
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- Hello! My daughter had allergy tests done when she was 3- she had eaten an egg roll and then got real splotchy and was having a hard time breathing so we took her to ...
- Hi A., My son had allergy testing when he was five and I was a nervous wreck(can't imagine a two year old). Needless to say from a Mom's perspective the procedure is...
- A., I feel for you having to go through this, because it can be frightening. My daughter was older -4- when she had to be tested for allergies to medications. She had ...
Giving a Preschooler Daily Allergy Medication
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on March 27, 2010
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My Doctor has prescribed my son (who will turn 2 in 2 days) Zyrtec to take daily. have other moms had good experiences with their preschool kids on Zyrtec? My son has...
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- If you do start to give regular doses of Zyrtec, be very aware of his behavior/attitude and look for changes. I started my son on zyrtec when he was four and his anxi...
- Zyrtec is prescribed/recommended a lot nowadays. You can look online about its side-effects. There are other types of allergy med's, for kids. What works for one ch...
- my oldest(5yrs) has been taking zyrtec for 3 years now. it made him sleepy at first and now not so much. he also takes nasonex?sp every day. since he was 2 also. every...
Allergy Testing for 15 Month Old
Asked by K.F. from Phoenix
on June 10, 2011
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My 15 month old son has allergies. Nothing severe. He has had some eczema in the past but that has been under control for months now. We use vanicream once per day and...
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- My son is having the test in August, they wouldn't even give us a refferal for him to Childrens until he was 3.
- Skin testing on a 15 month old, ohhhhh I hope the child isn't awake when this is done. I have had this done (as an adult) more times then I care to remember, and it's...
- Please Please Please have the skin testing done. It is a lot more accurate than the blood test. My son has had 3 skin tests done and he is only 4. He was 2 and a ha...
Ok to Eat Peanut Butter at 16 Months?
Asked by L.L. from Kansas City
on December 7, 2006
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I've recently heard from a friend of mine that toddlers shouldn't eat peanut butter until 2 years old. I don't think I've ever heard this and now I'm concerned becaus...
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- The last I heard was 12 months, the same with honey. If there has been no reactions I think he'll be fine...
- L.: The AP guidelines are 3 years old!! A.
- I always thought it was 12 months but I'm not sure on that. Don't panic though. My daughter has been eating peanut butter since she was probably 14 or 15 months and s...
Alternative Health Care Question
Asked by R.D. from New York
on January 24, 2009
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My son is 15 months old and has constant colds; he wheezes when he gets them. His pediatrician prescribed QVar and Albuterol - 2 inhaled medicines -and she said he'll...
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- Did this Doctor tell you that your son has ASTHMA OR COPD??????? Why does your son get sick often, and why does he wheeze...what did the doctor say about this?????? Is...
- Make sure your house is hydrated and not too hot. Also overdressing him when you go out or in the stores can make him overheat and weaken his immune system. Invest in ...
- My son had chronic ear infections. Bottom line cut out any sugar. Improve the diet. Add nutritional supplements. SEE a medical nutritionist. As SOON as we did that, th...
Allergies
Asked by A.E. from Atlanta
on August 25, 2008
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I was told that my son is allergic to grass, trees, nuts, milk, corn, and wheat. OMG!! what am i going to feed him now? We have an appt with an allergist next week bu...
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- Hi A., I'm not a mom yet, hope to be!! I've worked with children of all ages as a speech therapist for almost 9 years, and in that time have met several kids with the...
- There are some great resources out there and lots of support. I talk about a lot of them on my blog www.amyandsimonblog.com. You can email me from there with specifi...
- My son had three years of allergy shots that dramatically improved his ability to eat a regular diet. I took shots for seven years but still have to avoid one food. ...
Preemie with Constant Breathing Problems
Asked by D.W. from Chicago
on January 29, 2009
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My son, 8 months next week, has been sick non-stop since November. We've done the albuterol in the nebulizer since he's been 3-4 months (starting & stopping when the d...
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- I went throug this and my baby was even hospitalized for this 3 times. It does get easier. As they get older and you learn the signs, you get better at presevantative...
- please check your house for mold spores, dust, animal dander or fur (even)coats, change the baby's linen frequently and also check the detergent you are using. My son ...
- Hi D., my son had his allergies tested at 3 months old. Good luck to you.
