Pollen: Pulmicort
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Pulmicort - Steroids for Asthma/Lung Issues
Asked by D.G. from Detroit
on November 13, 2008
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Do any of you have children who have taken Pulmicort or another steroid for asthma/lung issues. My son was born 3 months premature and therefore had immature lungs. ...
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- D., My son has to use a steroid for his lungs during weather changes to. He has seasonal asthma and it is the only way we have found to not end up with pneumonia and...
- My daughter was born with double pneumonia and we experienced many breathing treatments with Albuterol and Pulmicort. I found that the Pulmicort cleared things up in r...
- Hi D., I would trust your doctor and give your son the Pulmicort. He obviously believes that the benefits outweigh the risks. If you don't trust him, you should fin...
Allergies/ Asthma and Allergy Shots
Asked by S.D. from Richmond
on August 18, 2009
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My daughter who is eight years old and unfortunately taken after me with allergies. This particular Summer she has had a heck of a time. She has coughed all summer l...
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- I assume your allergies are airborne. That is hard! At least with food allergies, you can stop eating the allergen food and then you are fine. Regardless of what ki...
- I take Clear Lung, for me 4 tbs 3 times a day, if you'd like I ask ask my nurse practitioner for the dose for an 8 year old. It actually heals the lungs! http://www.na...
- S., I know you've gotten some great advice. I just wanted to encourage you with my personal experience. I've had bad allergies all my life and suffered with asthma ...
Allergies!
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on April 25, 2008
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Hi,
I am misserable with some sort of allergy and can't find relief. I've never had allergies to my knowledge but now have the full shabang of symptoms. I tried Cl...
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- I didn't have bad allergies until 2 years ago. I was at my doctor a few months ago for a sinus infection and she asked my how my allergies were. When I told her the...
- N., I have heard good things about the Neti Pot. I go to the chiropractor for my allergies, but sometime take advil cold and sinus medicine and it works the best. G...
- Try raw, local honey (not heat-treated or filtered). You can usually find it at local farmers' markets. My husband who has HORRIBLE allergies now only takes honey an...
Almost 5 Month Old on Zyrtec and Pulmicort
Asked by A.M. from Savannah
on August 19, 2008
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My baby is normally a happy child. She has been wheezing a bit so they put her on both meds. I guess it is just the season, I had to hit my own inhaler yesterday. B...
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- Hi. both my girls were on Pulmocort. They needed it and although I'm very picky, based on my research and how much I trusted my doctor, I kept them on. However, I...
- I see you have some great advice so will not say too much but have kept you in my in box till I had time to respond so... I beleive in preventative care but of course ...
- I would absoluty be getting a second opinion. The meds she is on can be very damaging for a 5 month old! Chiropractic care would really benefit her! It is safe and won...
Asthma vs Allergies and Allergy Testing
Asked by A.W. from Phoenix
on October 22, 2008
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My 3-year old went to the dr today for a persistant cough that came on with no viral or bacterial origin. She was diagnosed with RAD (reactive airway disease) in Augu...
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- I think you would be wise to get allergy testing done. It might be excercised induced asthma, but contrary to what your ped says it is allergy season. It starts when...
- Dear A. - The Pretnisone and Albuterol you are giving your little girl are both steroid based medications. Make sure you have reviewed the warnings because the sid...
- Hi Abbie, My son who is now 13 was diagnosed at 2 with asthma. We have gone the medical route for 11 years now, he has been on prednisone several times in his life ...
Treatment for Allergies and Mild Asthma
Asked by T.L. from Rochester
on November 19, 2008
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Hello Everyone. I really need some advice on what to do for my 6 year old son. First a little background: he was born with severe acid reflux and was on Zantac syrup...
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- Hi T., I suggest you buy the book, "Gut and Psychology Syndrome" by Natasha Cambell- Mcbride. It sounds like your son may be able to help his issues through diet c...
- I don't know if this will help you, but my older daughter developed allergies when she was about 5. She was miserable. She would go to school looking like I punched he...
- Hi, T. I have an 8 year old with tree and dust mite allergies as well as asthma. And, he has also had pneumonia in the past. But, for the past year we've managed to...
Allergy Testing Ideas
Asked by M.W. from Great Falls
on June 7, 2008
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My two-year-old son has had asthmatic symptoms in the past. (He uses pulmicort) He also, in the last three months, has developed bright red cheeks and allergy eyes. ...
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- Hasn't your naturopath told you about NAET? Look it up and find a practitioner in your area. Your son's allergies can be identified and treated naturally, without sho...
- Have you tried National Jewish for kids? There is one in Littleton and in Denver. Neither of my sons have had to have their adenoids removed or have needed the tubes...
- I would highly recommend a book entitled "Is This Your Child" by Dr. Doris Rapp. She is a pediatric environmental allergist. This book is generally available at Healt...
Allergy Shots and Asthma Meds
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on April 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
I am asking for your advice regarding asthma and allergy treatments for little ones. I am nearly at my wit's end dealing with my four and a half-year-ol...
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- 1st off I have two children who have asthma and sesonal allergies. They have been on singular since they where babies and in the last two years they have been put on P...
- Hello, I'm not sure how young the babies can have allergy shots, but I see an allergist as well as my 12 month old son. Our son has a milk and soy allergies. He a...
- Hello R. - I don't have little ones with allergies & asthma, but I have had it myself since I was two. I can honestly say that the shot have done wonders for me. I...
Anything Else You Can Do for Allergies
Asked by A.B. from Savannah
on April 22, 2008
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My 15mo old daughter was diganosed with allergies about a month ago. In the beginning 1/2 tsp of Zyterc was doing a wonderful job of helping with the allergies. Here...
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- One thing a specialist will recommend immediately is for you to purchase a HEPA filtered air purification machine. They run a variety of prices, but essentially they ...
- hi, have you tried rinsing her nose out 3-4 times a day with the baby saline spray? i have also heard that you can give the kids (over 1)regional honey which helps...
- Try this i use it as a adult.I drink green tea and honey took care of everything.Try giving her just about a half of teaspoon of honey from around your area.once a day...
Allergy Shots for 7 Yr. Old Son?
Asked by T.W. from Pittsburgh
on May 2, 2008
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Hi Moms! Do any of you have any experience -- good or bad -- with having your child receive weekly allergy shots? My husband and I are on the fence with this because o...
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- When I was your son's age I received allergy shots. I don't remember any bad side effects, and this way I didn't hve to get rid of my stuffed animals and the family d...
- Hi T., My son (now almost 5) was on Zyrtec, Pulmicort and Albuterol via a nebulizer since he was quite small. My husband and I were concerned about side effects from...
- My son has been taking these same allergy shots for 4 years, he's now 12. Simply he got used to this routine, and it doesn't bother him. But, for the beginning of this...
