Pollen: Preschooler
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Allergies
Asked by S.L. from Washington DC
on April 13, 2010
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What are some good treatments for a 4 year old with seasonal allergies? I didn't have success with Zyrtec.
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- I agree wholeheartedly with Enid that posted. Find a NAET practitioner. This does work! I respectfully disagree with the poster that said nothing works completely. ...
- My son never responded to any medication we tried. Finally I took him to an acupuncturist who does NMT and NAET, both of which are "alternative" methods for eliminati...
- My kids take Zyrtec or Claritn with Singulair which we get Singulair from the Dr. My son also uses a nasal spray every morning.
Having a Hard Time Trying to Teach My 4 Year Old!!!!
Asked by E.B. from Las Vegas
on November 4, 2008
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Hello wonderful moms! I need your help. My 4 year old is having a hard time focusing. Since I'm a SAHM and we don't really have the funds to send him to a preschool, I...
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- Try using a timer (egg timer with the sand). Don't spend 45 minutes on anything. Try teaching in an active way. He doesnt' have to do worksheets to show he knows the m...
- Hi, Your son is only 4, now is the time to play and have fun!!! I have twin first grade boys who are also full of energy. There are so many things you can do if you wa...
- Your son doesn't have ADD/ADHD. He is normal! I work with kids who have these sorts of "symptoms" and it has to do with misunderstood words. If you have something t...
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...
Allergies
Asked by S.D. from Richmond
on June 17, 2008
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I am a parent of two little ones. I have chronic allergies. I recently had my seven year old tested at a allergist because this Spring she had a horrible time. She ...
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- hi S., i'm a little surprised that your allergist didn't take more time to discuss this with you. the peanut allergy is one of the more serious ones (i don't know abo...
- Allergies are the first sign of a weakened immune system. There are lots of things you can do to boost your immune system and "lessen" the severity of allergies. Ple...
- S., when your child has allergies that severe it can be scary, I know! My daughter outgrew some mild allergies (eggs, corn, soy), but these only caused skin reactions....
Allergies
Asked by C.L. from Atlanta
on April 12, 2008
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My son is almost 5 and we are trying to figure out if he just has an ongoing cold (coughing, runny nose, occasionally turns into pink eye) or if it's possible he has a...
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- Hi C., Please take your son to see his Ped. that way you will get the correct answere from someone who knows. Just because no one in your family has ever has any typ...
- When my daughter was 5 I was having the same problems with her. She used to get sick at the beginning of the school year. So I thought it was allergies. I had her t...
- Did you know that several of the products we use cause, and/or trigger allergies, asthma, cancer, add/adhd, and the list goes on. I have recently found a store with a...
Is This Allergies?
Asked by M.P. from Spartanburg
on September 24, 2008
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My 4-year-old has always had "issues" that seem to be allergy-related, but never anything that seemed to fit the classic definition of allergies. Since the spring, th...
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- I don't know what your daughter has, but my son had a lot of trouble breathing and was pretty much mouth breathing all the time. The doctor's first instinct was aller...
- Let your doctor know that the antibiotic cleared it temporarily and that the Claritin does nothing any longer. Call his office and tell the nurse -- NOT the reception...
- How about taking her to an ENT? We have a wonderful one who is great with children. My son also had been treated by our ped. for a sinus infection that wouldn't clea...
Allergies!??
Asked by D.M. from Joplin
on March 24, 2011
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guys my little one (5 years)is suffering from major allergies. I am giving him zyrtec and singulair(starting today)was giving claritin but had to switch to something...
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- What are his allergies?
- He's so young to be on those meds. Have you tried going with natural remedies? Have you checked your cleaning supplies - especially laundry detergent as we're basi...
- My 4 year old son tested positive to almost all of the allergy panel, most of them at a 3 or 4 level. He's also allergic to milk protein and peanuts. We did all the...
Allergies?
Asked by L.D. from Los Angeles
on June 4, 2010
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Help. I don't have allergies and neither does my husband so we're not very familiar with them. My soon to be 3yr old has had very itchy eyes over the past 3 days, in ...
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- Funny you should ask, I'm dealing with a smiliar situation with my 2 1/2 yo. I have indeed been giving her benedryl at night and during the day I've actually been giv...
- Allergies, can pop up at any time... I have allergies AND Asthma. I am allergic to cats and have been since childhood. But not my entire childhood. I get ITCHY e...
- My soon to be 3 year old too has allergies and asthma so I'm familiar with all this stuff. If his eyes have just been itchy the last few days, it's not the cat. my so...
Allergies or Is It
Asked by A.S. from Albany
on October 27, 2009
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For the last few day my DD has had this weird cough, then a runny nose and now some white stuff coming out of her one eye. So we go to the doctors, she said it was all...
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- Hi Alison -- It sounds like an allergy. Aside form gluten, dairy and soy, one of the main culprits for kids is cleaning products - even the fragrance free ones can...
- Your doctor sounds right. This is the season for it. My daughter is now 3, but has always had seasonal allergies. We put her on Zyrtec and Singulair, which makes it ...
- Honestly I feel like I am LOSING my mind with my 2.5 year old who sounds like your DD. He has been congested, coughing, wheezy, stuffy, etc. You name it! No fever t...
Allergies?
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on December 19, 2007
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My 18-month old son had 6 double ear infections in 5 months (May-September). We took it upon ourselves to seek out an ENT to make sure his hearing (and therefore spee...
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- Dear P. P. My heart goes out to you for your little boy, I've been there! It is time for you to get PRO ACTIVE, friend! I am a safe-home cosultant and teach people a...
- Definitely, go and check out all of your concerns. I always say you can never be to careful. Remember Dr.'s are practicing medicine. They see hundreds of babies and...
- Hi P. , My 3 year son had a min of 2 ear infections for the 15mnths , his ped said he would out grow it ( i have a new ped now ) So I took him to a great ENT out of ...
