Pets & Dander: Preschooler, Zyrtec
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Zyrtec for Kids ?
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on March 30, 2011
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Our six year old is coming home with swollen eyes, congestion etc and I think it bad allergies. Any suggestions of what one can use for allergies for kids. For me, I t...
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- Claritin is really good for allergies in kids. Benedryl will make him sleepy so I do not suggest that.
- Yep, they make a kids' Zyrtec. My son is 5 and he's been taking it for a couple years. They also make children's Claritin, and kids can get prescribed Allegra. I do...
- yes they have zyrtec for kids my daughter has been on it since a year old. i recently just changed her over to benadryl because i can get the generic for cheaper. it w...
My 4 Year Old Has Allergies..
Asked by J.B. from Evansville
on October 4, 2006
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My 4 year old , 5 in Dec. Has allergies. He has been on several different types of Allergy medicines and nothing is seeming to help. He gets headaches and runny noses...
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- Several allergies and skin irritants are chemical related. I would suggest ridding your home of hazardous products. Even your typical laundry detergent can cause pr...
- Not sure the question -- but I think you're looking for any solutions we've found? :) Well, my newly 4 year old is the same way. Eczema and allergies (probably will...
- My 4 year old is also on Singulair...and is a completely different sick kid without the stuff! He does have asthma as well but his allergies cause most of his asthma ...
Zyrtec and Cold Meds.
Asked by J.H. from Nashville
on October 28, 2008
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My son {will be 4 in March} started taking zyrtec this year for his allergies. It has worked so well. He use to get so congested and have to have breathing treatments ...
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- Both of my kids have asthma, and it always got worse at night with the coughing and wheezing. I tried those pillow cases that are suppose to keep out dust mites, etc.....
- I know this may sound crazy....but my daughter's preschool teacher once told me to rub garlic on her feet and chest before bedtime and/or cut a few cloves and sit next...
- My daughter who is 5 now, had the symptoms you've described - allergies, breathing treatments, wheezing and for a long time we limped along with Benedryl. About 2 yea...
Cat Allergies
Asked by S.R. from Seattle
on February 22, 2010
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I actually have several questions, if anyone has an answer to even 1 I would really appreciate it.
My 4yo daughter has been getting red, watery eyes and sneezing arou...
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- I have has allergies most of my life. When I was a child I was tested (little needle pricks in the arm to show what reacted most) and was found to have a severe reacti...
- They used to do the scratch test with my sister when she was a kid so I avoided it for a long time with my allergy ridden son because I didn't want him to go through a...
- Speak to your child's pediatrician and get her tested. Don't get a pet until you had this done or you will just end up going through the heartbreak (for all parties in...
Unusual Behavior May Be Linked to Children's Zyrtec Allergy Medicine
Asked by S.C. from Louisville
on September 30, 2008
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My 7yr old son has been taking Children's Zyrtec Allergy medicine for the past 2 weeks. My husband and I have witnessed some major behavior changes in our son. He se...
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- Certainly eliminate and see what happens..It's a definite possibility. Then you'll have that answer. If you need alternatives, try Claritin (I found that it doesn't wo...
- of course, read the side effects pamphlet and talk to the doc, but YES, it could be - especially if his behavioral changes started at the same time. my kids have never...
- I had the same experience with my daughter. Both she and her sister were taking Zyrtec and her sister was fine but she was terrible. Her pediatrician said that some ...
I Think Our Son Is Allergic to Our Cats. What to Do?
Asked by E.E. from Dallas
on December 9, 2011
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Most people would say get rid of them. Its very hard to do this as not only have I grown attached to the cats but more importantly my son has. He is always loving on t...
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- This may sound crazy, but try using one of those sticky lint rollers (you know, the ones with the individual sheets that you peal off and throw away) on your cats. My...
- Bathing the cats is a great idea, and one that will definitely cut down on the dander. Also, don't allow the cats outside, because they only bring in more allergies.....
- My son just recently developed an allergy to cats- a pretty severe one. This had never shown up before on his skin tests. At the time, we had two cats (one recently pa...
3 Year Old Allergy Testing
Asked by M.E. from Philadelphia
on November 7, 2010
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My 3 year old has been struggling with itchy eyes and nose off and on for the last year or 2. I hate to medicate him for allergies because I keep thinking he just has ...
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- Yes, allergy testing was worth it. Our son was tested for various allergies at age 20 months, after a severe allergic reaction. In addition to a severe allergy to pean...
- WOW - I swear reading your post is like an insight as to what I just went through with my son. My son was digging at the corners of his eyes so bad that the corners o...
- With all the chemicals in our environment, allergies are getting worse and worse. Do your best to keep him away from chemicals. Get him one of those pillows that ha...
Son Allergic to Fire Ants
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on June 18, 2008
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This past Thursday night my son was bit by one fire ant and immidiately had a severe allergic reaction. After about a minute of him screaming histarically he started ...
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- Hi M., I'm sure by now, you've talked to you Doc about getting an epi pen. I just wanted to offer you my experience with fire ant bites as well. I have a very sever...
- Hello M., most likely you'll have to carry an epi-pen jr for him. in fact, they probably could call in the prescription in before your doctor's visit since it's 2 w...
- If he gets bit again a good antidote is Listerine, the mouthwash. Get the original one (I think it is brownish in color) My son got bit by an asp, which you don't wa...
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 Test (Blood Test) for 4 Year Old
Asked by T.S. from Philadelphia
on March 6, 2012
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Sometime soon I need to take my 4 year old son to get a blood test to check for allergies. When we were at the doctor for his wellness checkup, I told the doctor I wan...
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- My son had this done as well (he has many food allergies) and the needle they used to take the blood is so tiny, made just for kids and hardly hurt him at all. He was...
- My daughter had blood drawn 2 times. First time she was 1&1/2 second time was @ 3 yr old check up. It goes SOOOO fast. At 3 I was telling her how cool it is that sh...
- I think you should have someone else take him so that you don't push your fears on him. Aslo i used to work for an allergist and performed allergy testing all the time...
