Older Child: Claritin
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Sick Kids
Asked by A.S. from Fort Wayne
on November 19, 2008
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My 7 year old step dughter is always coughing,I take her to the doctor,they tell me she has strep throught,or broncites,or ear infection,or something els. We get meds ...
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- Does it seem to happen more in damp or cold weather? If so, there is a good possibility that she has bronchial asthma. I would talk to her Dr about this and maybe ev...
- consult the doctor again or get a second opinion. make sure he is checking her record to see how many times she has been in and how many meds she has taken.
- Have you had her tested for allergies and asthma? I have both and coughing is a symptom of asthma, although most people don't know that. If fact, by the time I get to...
Does Anybody Else Have a Child with Allergies/skin Allergies?
Asked by E.S. from Tyler
on November 20, 2008
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Hey Moms! I need some help!
My daughter is 5 and has awful allergies. She is allergic to cats, peanuts, grass, pollen, etc.... Her allergies give her severe excema ...
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- I am wondering if a food intolerance testing would help. You may want to call Dr. Bain in Frisco and ask if the Immuno Lab testing would apply here. Dr. Bain is a pedi...
- As a child I had what my allergist called "Olympic Size Allergies" I began getting shots in second grade and got them until high school. I think the years of shots h...
- My daughter is 10 and has suffered with asthma/allergies since she was 3. She's been on all of the regular: advair, singulair, breathing treatments, nasonex in the p...
Allergy Specialist Versus Ears Nose and Throat Specialist
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on September 23, 2009
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My 3 year old (4 in Jan) has had a runny nose since he was born. It's a constant problem for him and us. We've tried Claritin, Zyrtec, and he's currently on Singulair ...
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- Hi S., I recommend a third option. I see a naturopathic dr. No blood, sweat, or tears. She sees every age and has young children so your DS will do fine. She will also...
- Don't know about the allergies so much, but all my kids had the molluscum contageosum because, as the name suggests, it is contagious. Not sure what that has to do wit...
- S., I think a dermatologist would be the appropriate person to work with in treating the Molluscum Contageosum. As for the runny nose, an ENT would be the way to go i...
How Long Can a Stomach Virus Linger?
Asked by R.P. from Philadelphia
on May 26, 2012
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Two weeks ago my 9 year old son said he had a stomach ache, and he thought that he was hungry. He ate some crackers, had a few sips of ginger ale, and he seemed comple...
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- Our pediatrician told us once a gut gets irritated, sometimes it stays irritated for a long time after the initial source of irritation has been resolved. Our son had...
- My daughter just got over a 12 day stomach virus. It happens.
- it's prob the virus lingering on... we've had a BAD one around here for a few weeks - my stomach is still not right(loose stools, occassional actual diarrhea), and i ...
I Gotta Little Guy
Asked by B.M. from Dallas
on May 5, 2011
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my angel's so precious (2.5 yr old DS)...but bless his heart, he's so little! he doesn't notice anything yet, but he is small. at his 2 yr check up in december he we...
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- You may want to try taking him to someone that specializes in nutrition. They can test him for any deficiencies and they can also give him something to boost his immun...
- My son didn't gain any weight from age 3 to age 4...well, maybe 1 lb. He was getting very active and grew taller, but not heavier. He's fine. I think as long as you...
- SO many vaccines can cause illness! Read www.generationrescue.org or the Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears.
Nightmares Related to Allergy Medicine
Asked by N.F. from Austin
on February 6, 2008
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Has anyone experienced a child with weird dreams or nightmares while taking allergy medicine?
My two year old has been on Zertec for allergies to cedar for about a ...
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- Hi N., My son was put on Zyrtec several years ago for his allergies. His personality changed from a happy laid back little boy to a very agressive and unhappy one. W...
- Yes, my daughter will even get them if she takes and otc antihistamine for too long. If the dreams cause him to scream out and not be easily awakened they are 'night ...
- this medication can cause nightmares. talk to your pharmacist and report this side effect to your doctor. If your child must have an allergy medication there are other...
Allergy Meds
Asked by H.M. from Dallas
on May 22, 2010
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My 9 year old son is on Singulair (for the past year). Today he went to the allergy doctor and was given Allegra , Nasonex, Bepreve, and Cefdinir. This seems like so...
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- Is your son receiving allergy shots? I have had respiratory allergies all of my life, received weekly shots as a child for several years, but discovered my allergies ...
- Hi H., This is way too many drugs. Medications can alleviate symptoms but they can also break down the immune system so the symptoms get worse. The contraindication...
- If he is that reactive that he needs all of those things, then you might want to consider checking into allergy shots. My son, 11 yrs old, has suffered from almost ye...
Son Has Re-occuring Rash from Elbows to Wrist
Asked by S.M. from San Francisco
on February 28, 2008
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My 7 year old son has this re-occuring rash from his elbows to his wrists. I have taken him to his doctor about it already and she says it is eczema, which I also have...
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- One of my granddaughters (she's 2)also has eczema which only breaks out in patches on her arms and very occasionally with a small patch on one shoulder. We noticed th...
- Does he shower in the morning? If so, putting lotion on after the shower should help w/ the eczema. Also gently drying his skin w/ the towel and not rubbing.
- my 6 year old son suffers from what his dermatologist labels moderate to severe eczema. We have been dealing with this for years and have tried everthing (soaps, loti...
Teaching Child How to Swallow Pills - All Ideas Needed
Asked by J.N. from San Francisco
on April 25, 2009
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Any ideas appreciated! My 10 year old needs to learn. She won't even take liquid or chewable medicines. Luckily she NEVER (!!!) has HAD to take any. She'd rather d...
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- My daughter is 10 and had to start taking pills every night this year because of an allergy... she takes claritin and it is small. i was really nervous and so was she ...
- M&Ms is how I learned. You could even start with the mini ones that are really tiny. Also lots of water or perhaps an even better tasting beverage. There are liquid...
- You can try crushing the pills and mixing them in a spoon full of jelly Or get a pea - have her place it as far back on her throat as possible - then have her drinK...
Itchy Dog
Asked by S.E. from New York
on February 11, 2012
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my 9 year old yellow lab has always been an itchy dog and its always been a little worse in the winter when his skin gets dry from the cold air.. but now its worse tha...
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- Hi! We had a dog tormented by being itchy. We got nowhere with the vet. We finally figured out he was allergic to the dyes in the dog food. If you aren't already divin...
- He may have an allergy to some element in his diet. Many dogs do, and itching/scratching until they have bald patches is one "symptom". Talk to your vet and see if t...
- my friend gives her dog Benadryl, as per instructions from her vet. I once had a cat like you described, but we ended up putting her to sleep, because no matter what...
