Pneumonia & Bronchitis: Preschooler
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Acute Bronchitis
Asked by A.P. from Austin
on October 5, 2009
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My son had a cold that turned into Croup Cough, now it has turned into Acute Bronchitis. We have not brought him into the doctor or the hospital. I spoke with his doct...
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- Hi A. If your regular Dr. will not see him, take him immediately to the er- with all that is going around do not take a chance with "self diagnosis" or over the pho...
- A., I too don't like running to the doctor when it is something that can be treated at home. It is important to treat a high fever, though. I have 4 children and ...
- Hi A. I would take him in , it sounds like as it goes on it gets worse. Better safe than sorry. Poor little guy. I hope he gets to feeling better soon.
Bronchitis
Asked by L.C. from Portland
on November 17, 2006
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Are there any mom's that have young kids with acute or chronic bronchitis?
My 20 month old was diagnosed today with it.
I would like info on how to deal with this d...
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- I remember my oldest daughter got it and we had to keep a humidifier going all the time, but especially when they're sleeping. Also you have to follow dr's instruction...
- Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucus membranes (lining) of the bronchial airways caused by irritation or infection it can be acute or chronic. The infectious age...
- I do not have any children with this, but I use this web site called www.kidshealth.org and they have everything that you could possiably think of of children health p...
Chronic Bronchitis and Pneumonia in My 4 Yr. Old
Asked by S.P. from Stockton
on January 12, 2011
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My 4 yr. old son is on antibiotics once a month for bronchitis and once in a while mild pneumonia. He's been allergy tested and asthma tested but nothing showed up. He...
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- My 2 1/2 yo was diagnosed with pneumonia approximately 4 times last year before the dr. discovered the root cause was asthma brought on by a runny nose/cough. We deve...
- Has he been evaluated for reflux? Often times, kids will reflux and aspirate and that causes a cough leading to bronchitis and pneumonia. Ask your pedi about it....
- Maybe... just weaker lungs, due to being a Preemie. ALSO... Pneumonia.. can really make the lungs weak.... and it can last. My Mom had that.... she is elderly... di...
3 Year Old with Pneumonia! :(
Asked by C.A. from Minneapolis
on July 11, 2009
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My husband took our 3 year old to the doc today and doc told us she has Pneumonia, he gave her a shot in her finger,some kind of antibiotic, i'm sure! my husband didn'...
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- It's likely that she had a blood test done with a finger poke. Antibiotic shots are never given in the finger - they need to be injected into muscle usually the thigh ...
- My son had pneumonia early last fall as well. Tylenol didn't help him much with the fever, either, so I did alternate ibuprofen and Tylenol (ibuprofen is better at be...
- Please listen closely to her chest at all times. If her breathing gets worse. it could turn into RSV. A upper respitory infection. Keep up with the Tylenol but when my...
4 Year Old with Cavities
Asked by C.B. from Washington DC
on October 25, 2008
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I am looking for other mother's experiences with the filling of cavities in children. I took my son to have it done and the whole experience to me seemed ridiculous (w...
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- It's been 11 years since my son, now 15, had his first dentist experience, but I clearly remember it because I was so impressed with the dentist and his assistant. Th...
- C., I've been there and done that with my now 6 yr old, she was also 4. We tryed the same thing as you, she got so sick vomiting and a fat lip. Then our dentist, recom...
- C., My daughter has deep groves in her molars, and had to have three fillings. She was four when we had the fillings done. A woman dentist did her fillings (small...
Help Soothe Infant Bronchitis
Asked by D.D. from Detroit
on November 1, 2006
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My son was discharged from the hospital today with acute bronchitis. He is 18 months and is having a hard time breathing. He is also refusing to eat anything. Any s...
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- Bronchitis is a difficult one, my son has never had it but he has had colds and I know they were bad I can't imagine it being any worse. We are firm believers in humid...
- if you child is still having breathing difficulties call the pedi. as for the bronchitis... elevate the bed and push fluids eating will come in time.....I have chronic...
- I dont really have any advice Hun, but wanted to say Hi!! and thanks for inviting me here!!!
Cold Medicine Recommendations for a 3-Year-old?
Asked by H.M. from Columbia
on April 20, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
I am so fortunate that my 3-year-old hasn't really had a cold until now, but because of that, I have no idea what to do with her! She has a persistent cough...
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- Are you sure it's not allergies? My kids cough all night with allergies (post nasal drip) cold meds are not recommended for children under 4 because of deaths of young...
- I would say just call the peds office. Our son had a persistent cough and they recommended Delsym. Most over the counter says not to start until 4 or older but your p...
- The best thing you can do is go by your pediatrician's recommendation. Ours recommends Mucinex, but some of my friends' peds recommend other brands, and some recommen...
3 Year Old Always Sick
Asked by M.B. from Salt Lake City
on May 28, 2009
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Hello. I have a 3 year old little girl who constantly gets sick. She seems to always get really high fevers (101 +). It feels like anytime she comes in contact with a ...
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- When she gets the fever, is she ever diagnosed with anything? infection or virus? My son was sick constantly between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. He was in a cons...
- ok let me start by saying that i am not a doc of any kind what i have to say is just an idea. My son is 19mo old and also has been sick it seems like for the last seve...
- I have a friend whose daughter went through the same thing: constant colds, not quite getting over it, fever off and on with no "real" other symptoms. It took her a ye...
Cough Med for My 42Lb 3 Year Old....
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on November 30, 2009
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Hey Ya'll! My 3yo daughter who will be 4 in January has a yucky cough. She has no fever and doesn't "feel bad", she just has some drainage and that brings on the cou...
4-Year-old Son Constantly Getting Sick
Asked by Y.A. from San Francisco
on August 15, 2009
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My 4-year-old has been getting sick about every three to four weeks. He gets a fever (I haven't taken his temperature, but he feels pretty warm). He complains of stoma...
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- I am so sorry for all your worry I can say I UNDERSTAND! We have been trying to diagnose my 13 year old with the same symptoms for almost 5 months. He has had blood te...
- Hi mama, first of all, big,big hugs to you and your son :( Poor little guy. My heart just breaks for little ones when they're sick. Especially when it's something chro...
- I understand what you are going through. My so just turned 5 and during his 4th year he was sick with a cold or throwing up a lot. He also said his legs hurt and lik...
