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Asthma & Steroids
Asked by A.T. from Yuba City
on April 1, 2008
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Hello,
I am seeking advice from other Mom's that have experience with young Children with Asthma. My son who was born with Asthma has been on Allergy medicine and (a...
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- It seems like so many are going through the same situation. My daughter started with allergies and asthma as a baby as well. We had her on liquid steroids 2 times a da...
- Hi A., All three of our children including my husband and I suffer from allergies. Since we moved to East Contra Costa County, I can add allergy induce asthma to my l...
- Singulair was that magic pill for my son who is now 7. He has had asthma since he was very young. We started him on the Singulair a little over 2 years ago. It has ...
Had Success in Treating Ezcema Without Steroids?
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on April 27, 2008
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My baby is 7 mo old now and he has had ezcema for two months now. It has gotten progressively worst. I was able to manage it with eliminating foods he is alergic to fr...
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- Definitely get a consult with an allergist, but also know that keeping the skin moist with a low-allergenic cream (I like Eucerin; it is really thick but I used to sla...
- Hi M. I heard good things about Calendula cream for which you can buy in a health food store.. or go to California baby.Com I saw a show on view from the bay, wher...
- Our son has had relatively mild eczema, fortunately, but in my search for some solutions I found this link -- it's the site of a family who discovered detergents were ...
Advise on Dr. Prescription
Asked by M.M. from El Paso
on September 2, 2010
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I took my 10 year old son to the doctor with symptoms including a soar throat and stuffy nose. The nurse did a quick strep test that came back negative. When the doc...
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- I wouldn't want to put my kids on any meds they would have to take for the rest of their lives unless I was sure it was absolutely necessary. My daughter had a terr...
- Lots of things are in bloom right now. My allergist told me that over the last few years that there has been a big spike in new allergy sufferers. Whether he needs ...
- Personally, I wouldn't start giving two medications at the same time because then how will you know which is being effective? Maybe try giving him only Zyrtec for a da...
What Non-prescription Products Do You Give Your Kids to Help with Asthma
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on April 19, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My 8yr old daughter has allergies that cause asthma symptoms. She is on Zyrtec during that day, and Singular in the evening. She also has an inhaler and w...
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- I don't know if they still have them or not, but you may want to see if the American Lung Association still has a support group for parents of kids with asthma. When ...
- When my kids are sick or not felling well I give them the immunity vitamin, but I'm not sure if it helps w/ allergies eventhough all 3 kids take Zyrtec as well. I try...
- I know where you’re coming from. My son had severe cradle cap & eczema @ 4 mo, and an anaphylactic reaction to barley @ 9 mo which lead to the discovery of possible...
Eczema in 2 1/2 Year Old
Asked by J.W. from Duluth
on May 26, 2009
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Hello moms, my son has been battling eczema for the past few weeks now. We've been to the doctor once and the doctor suggested doing some at home treatments at the mom...
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- I just want to add support to the "get tested for food allergies" camp. If your doctor doesn't support it, get a new doctor. Dairy was behind much of my son's eczema....
- We use this and it really seems to help... http://www.aveeno.com/baby/index.jsp#/product-by-line/soothing-relief/creamy-wash/ I also rinse his laundry an extra time. ...
- I feel your pain and your little ones pain! My son had eczema issues since he was a couple of months old. We ended up using a steroid cream on him and it cleared up ...
Prednisone for Croup??
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on March 4, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My 5 year old has a history of respiratory infections (pneumonia, croup) and currently has a relatively mild case of croup. She has the cough but is in grea...
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- Prednisone is a very common treatment for several different conditions - including croup. My question is whether it was prescribed by the pediatrician or if you've be...
- I would be very careful about taking any kind of steroid. I was prescribed prednisone a few years back and sure it helped...while I was on it...the only problem was my...
- My kids have had to use steroids and it helps alot. I opens up there small airways and makes breathing easier. The croupy sound is because the airway is swollen. I ...
Eczema Remedy
Asked by R.S. from New York
on May 3, 2006
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Hi,
I have a 22 month old who suffers from Eczema. Maya has had it since she was born. Lately it has been flaring up more often; she constantly has some redness...
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- R., My son also had eczema from birth. I did extensive research at that time and found out that the number one trigger is dust mites. I use some fantastic natural...
- You need to try this!!!! It sounds crazy but it WILL work...go to a professional retailer of salon products and pick up some "NIOXIN scalp treatment" put it on affect...
- Hi Reshema, I have a 9yr old who started getting eczema at 5yrs, so I o undersatnd your fustration. Its gets worst than otheres around the winter time. Here are s...
Infant Eczema
Asked by J.J. from Pittsburgh
on April 2, 2011
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Hi Everyone! I have a 4 month old who was previously thought to have cradle cap. My pediatrician now says its eczema and says we should put a mild steroid cream on him...
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- Cetaphil. My daughter's pediatrician recommended it.
- I hate using cortisone on myself or my kids. However, sometimes it makes sense to use the mildest non-prescription hydrocortisone, get rid of the rash quickly and giv...
- Cradle cap is completely normal. My ped recommended massaging an oil such as coconut or olive into the scalp with a very soft baby brush before shampooing. For the e...
One Year Old with Croup, Any Ideas?
Asked by N.J. from Salt Lake City
on March 20, 2008
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I am looking for other ideas on helping my daughter with croup. How wonderful that she ended up getting it on her first birthday to the date. I feel so helpless with...
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- You are getting lots of good advice. I have two children who are now teenagers who suffered croup 10 times between the two of them when they were younger. I have tried...
- Hi N., I had the same problem when my daughter was one. She has had Croup three times and is only two and a half. The doc told me to run hot water in the bathroom t...
- N., I am not sure what you have done yet to correct the environment but confirming the filters in the house are kept clean, and if no filtering of air I would start. A...
What Else Can I Do to Help Her Relieve Her Poison Ivy Syptoms?
Asked by S.!. from Columbus
on May 24, 2011
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My 4 yr old dd has poison ivy - again!! - and is suffering. Every summer we go thru this. I swear she can look at it and she breaks out all over. It usually sprea...
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- Oatmeal bath, hydrocortisone, my grandpa swore by witch hazel, I usually end up on steroids because my face swells, benedryl, regular calamine i never feel does anythi...
- Get another doctor to give her a shot, poor sweetie! My MIL was like this - I think the boys brought it in the house on their clothes and she caught it repeatedly was...
- First thing to do is wash the oil of the plant(s) off - do this using Fels Napatha laundry soap (white, red, green paper wrapped bar soap in the laundry section - also...
