Pets with Children: Claritin
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PLEASE HELP! Adverse Side Effects of Claritin
Asked by L.J. from Boise
on May 30, 2008
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Recently my second born little boy was put on claritin for his seasonal allergies. He just turned two and has really been struggling this spring. He was actually thr...
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- This is not a fun. I am sorry to hear. I think an MRI is a little drastic, if things do not improve. I would put off the MRI for another week. My son used to vomit a...
- It sounds like it could be inner ear. I used to vomit and pass out and loose my balance due to inner ear problems. Allergies could affect that. Our son is on Allegr...
- It sounds crazy but I am allergic to Anti-hystamines and many other drugs including Benedryl. The best thing you can do is push a lot of fuilds. I find that Accupunc...
Pet Allergies
Asked by R.N. from Albuquerque
on March 31, 2007
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I have a 7 month old baby boy and this week his nose started running and I am constanly having to clean his nose. So much so that his poor little nose is all red and ...
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- I am with your husband and think it would have come up sooner if it was the cats. There are so many environmental allergies right now that it could simply be a plant ...
- Teething can cause runny noses. I was told that babies can't get .. hayfever until around 3 yrs old. I'm not sure about pet allergies, but just a couple of notes . . ....
- When my nephew was diagnosed with SEVERE asthma at 6 weeks, they told my SIL not to bother with getting rid of the cats. Dander is already throughout the house. Beli...
Could I Be Allergic to My Dog?
Asked by K.O. from Wichita
on February 19, 2009
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Please help me ladies! I have battled hives on and off. Last spring was the first episode and I think it was caused by stress. I took Zyrtec and although it basical...
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- Unfortunately, you could be allergic to the dog. Sounds likely, actually, if the itchiness began within a month of the dog arriving. Lots of people have allergies to...
- Dear K., This sounds familiar my husband had the same skin issue. We traced it back to dryer sheets. He purchased generic dryer sheets and broke out in hives and a...
- Yes it could be very possible. I got a new dog recently and quickly found out I'm allergic to him, I break out on my wrists and neck. I refuse to get rid of him, ...
Keep the Dog, or Be Rid of Him?
Asked by K.H. from Dover
on January 10, 2009
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My daughters symptoms have been: eczema, congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, major bowel movement issues, intense heartburn
She has had eczema for a couple of years, a...
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- Hello K., Sorry to hear about your daughters and the dog. Dont get rid of the dog. Take a look at this website, www.melaleuca.com and check out the products. The...
- Hi K., I feel so bad for you. I LOVE my dog and would HATE to get rid of him, but the reality of the situation is you probably really do need to get rid of him. D...
- Hi K., I'm going to be honest with you here, the dog must go. If there is even a small chance that it's the dog that's making your daughter sick, then he must go. Try...
Do I Need to Give up My Dog Due to Kids Allergies?
Asked by S.H. from Indianapolis
on December 29, 2007
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I had both my sons tested for allergies and both tested positive for dogs.
We have a very sweet dog the whole family loves (plus we live in the middle of nowhere and ...
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- In a short answer yes. I can understand your feelings for not wanting to get rid of the dog, but you are putting your dog over your son's health. Listen to your doct...
- I know how hard of a decision this is for you. My daughter and I both have allergies. I grew up with dogs and I LOVED them. I consistently got sicker as I got older...
- Hi S., Gosh, that's a real hard question, isn't it? But, you already know the answer, don't you? The welfare of your kids always comes first. It's just ...
Allergic to the Dog?
Asked by S.S. from Portland
on August 9, 2009
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My 18-month old has a pretty-much contiuously runny nose. It usually combined with nasal congestion. Fortunately, it doesn't seem to bother her and it doesn't transf...
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- The test is easy, but you should also thoroughly check the environment. The allergy to a dog is easily treatable, but it is just as likely to be an allergy to dust or ...
- Go to www.NAET.COM to find a practitioner near you. It's a safe, easy, natural way to check for allergies without shots or pills (and to cure them). Not expensive eith...
- It is possible to have her tested. However, my son had to be two before the specialists around here (Oregon) would see him for it. And it's not a fun test... we sat i...
Infant Allergies
Asked by D.H. from Miami
on September 4, 2008
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My daughter has had horrible eczema since she was two months old (she is now 5 1/2). Last week, we had her blood drawn for an allergy test. Today we find out she is ...
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- switching to formula will only make it more likely for your daughter to develop more allergies. Why are you cutting out garlic? As for the cat, did the doctor say she ...
- My son was diagnosed at 2 months but it does not sound like it was as severe as your daughter. We really did not have to do intense therapy until he was 4.5 years. He ...
- I also have a daughter that has bad eczema. She was also about the same age, and now she is 2 1/2 yrs old. I'm not sure if you need to cut those things out of your di...
Toddler with Seasonal Allergies
Asked by J.K. from Philadelphia
on May 4, 2007
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My 19 month old is suffering from seasonal allergies. The pollen has been pretty bad in Delaware lately and he is an absolute miserable mess. We tried Benadryl but ...
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- You said the doc just put your son on singular...from what I understand it takes some time for that to kick in..you may want to check with the ped's office or even the...
- Here are a few suggestions that might help. Make sure your son is sleeping at an angle with his head up. If he doesn't use a pillow, you can do this by putting somet...
- I agree the pollen has been brutal here in Chester County, PA. Although my son and I hav not been diagnosed with allergies he and I are suffering the same symptoms as...
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...
Toddler with Allergies - I Need Some Suggestions!
Asked by S.B. from Indianapolis
on May 21, 2009
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We found out today that our 2 1/2 year little girl is allergic to dogs. We have a 3 year old yellow Labrador and really do not want to give her up if we can avoid it....
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- I am 44 and have allergy induced asthma. I am allergic to both cats and dogs, but haven't given them up yet. I've found the best way to reduce reactions is to remove...
- Some people do allergy shots that usually take 3 years to ge them all done. The other option is with an osteopath. They do non-invasive treatments through accupressure...
- I think you'll find its not the dog but the dog's dander that your child is allergic to. So, either give the dog a bath two or three times a week or get an allergy med...
