Sick Child Care: Infant, 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...
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...
My Daughter Has Been Sick Since Joining Daycare
Asked by O.W. from Oklahoma City
on February 17, 2009
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My daughter stayed at home with me until she was a year old. Since being put in daycare, she has been sick almost weekly. Is this normal? Will it pass? We are new to t...
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- It is normal. She wasn't exposed to very much since she was at home. Now she's exposed to illnesses and she is building up her immune system. I would suggested a good ...
- O., that is completely normal. When your kids are at home with you all the time, they're only exposed to whatever you and your husband bring home to them. Daycare ex...
- My first question would be... How long has she been in Daycare? It is absolutely normal for them to be sick at first. Usually a couple of months. Going to daycare expo...
Infant Inhaler
Asked by J.B. from Indianapolis
on June 18, 2008
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My 8 month old daughter was just diagnosed with viral induced asthma and was given an infant inhaler to use twice a day. The medication she was put on is called Flo Ve...
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- It's not the kind of steroid that will mess with metabolism or cause infertility. It is a "localized" steroid that stops inflamation in the bronchiols so your child ca...
- Hi, my daughter (now 8) was diagnosed with RSV around 6 months of age and had to go through daily steroid treatments of pulmicort and albuterol. We gave it to her thr...
- My son took that too at that age for recurring bronchiolitis without any problem. I took the same medication myself for years without side effects. Inhaled steroids ...
How to handle infant congestion?
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on February 24, 2008
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My 5 month old son has been constantly congested for 2 months, and it has turned into two ear infections so far. He carries a fever of 100 - 102 with it, and it has on...
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- Hi S., While you are in the process of finding out what is causing the congestion, a few more suggestions to try to help alleviate some of the discomfort is to elevat...
- Do you have animals? My oldest was sick like that also and we had two furry dogs in the house. Turns out he is very allergic to pet dander and as soon as we moved the ...
- Have you asked your doctor about brething treatments? My daughter had very similar things happen when she was really young and they put her on breathing treatments and...
Medical Care for a Coughing Toddler
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on September 18, 2008
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I have a toddler (20 months old) that has been stuffed up for a few days. Now she has developed a cough because of the drainage. She doesn't seem to be infected becaus...
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- I wouldnt go to the Dr. over this unless she develops a barky persistent cough. Plus you don't want to pick up some other bug at the Dr.'s office, don't go if you don...
- If you haven't already eliminated cow's milk/dairy products, you might try that. Our daughter had a lot of sinus issues too, with her first sinus infection at 11 mont...
- My pediatrician said a teaspoon of honey in warm apple juice works just as well as medicine. Good Luck!
My Baby Has Asthma - UPDATE
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on September 27, 2008
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My son had bronchiolitis when he was three months old, then it turned into asthma. Once he gets a cold, he starts coughing and then wheezing. So I have to give him t...
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- Hi: My grand daughter had a similar experience, and was pumped full of antibiotics, antihistimines etc., over and over and over. We took her to Dr. David Karaba at...
- Both of my children had asthma as infants and toddlers and did grow out of it with no side effects. We used the nebulizer often. I've heard that eliminating dairy ca...
- One of my good friends has a child with asthma... she said her symptoms were dramatically reduced when she switched to toxic-free cleaners in her home. I would be hap...
Pulmacort and Abuterol Anyone Have a Child on Nebulizer....
Asked by K.C. from Syracuse
on May 7, 2010
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My 3 1/2 son has viral induced asthma. When he is on the nebulizer he is a completely different child. He crys over everything, super emtional and crazy moody. The doc...
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- Not sure if my last post actually sent to you. But my now 8 year old had the same issue. See if your allergist could switch to xoponex. it has definately helped my dau...
- Pulmacort is a steroid, so it's probably agitating him because it can really make kids antsy. Unfortunately, it's something that he really needs though. You could as...
- Sorry didn't realize everyone else said XOPENEX as well!
Congestion in 6 Week Old Infant -- Possibly a Food Allergy or Environmental?
Asked by E.A. from Detroit
on May 15, 2008
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My 6 week old son has sounded congested for the past 2 weeks. We saw the dr two days after it started and she didn't seem concerned because he has no other symptoms: ...
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- My daughter, now 5 months, was also very boogery as a newborn. I had to use the "booger getter" at least 2x's a day. She started to outgrow it at about 3 or 4 months...
- Hi E. My youngest daughter had the same thing. Our peditrician said that some babies produce more mucus and just to bother with clearing up. She recommended we put ...
- My baby girl has the exact same thing, actually I swear she came out sneezing!LOL! Anyway my doc told me some people naturally produce more mucas then others and sinc...
Baby with Terrible cough..need Help!!
Asked by C.T. from Jacksonville
on November 19, 2008
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Hi, my 13 month old daughter has a cold with a terrible cough. My poor baby is miserable. She has had the cough for about 5 days now. I took her to her pediatrician a...
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- You can also try giving her ice chips or frozen juice for her to suck on to help with the sore throat.
- Hey there C. Try sitting on the floor of your shower and let the steam fill the room. Make your daughter comfortable by reading books etc or playing. The steam helps ...
- Use the vicks! I find out about this last year and it really works. My oldest daughter has asthma that causes uncontrollable coughing at night and it worked for her....
