Sinusitis or Congestion: Older Child
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Good Medicine "That Works" for a 10 Year Old
Asked by K.L. from Merced
on October 23, 2008
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My 10 year old son as had a stuffy nose for a month now. I've tried different sinus/cold/allergy meds and nothing is working! Does anyone have a favorite that works fo...
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- I concur it sounds like possible allergies. Take him to the doc and get him checked out. They can do blood test and scratch tests to find out what he's allergic to. ...
- Pedia Care Gentle Vapors night lights work well to help clear nasal passages at night so they sleep better. I give my kids Loratadine for allergies. Make sure you do...
- Dear K., I just mentioned this in a different post. Try Vick's Vapo-Rub. Rub some on your son's chest under his t-shirt. It really does help with congestion and so...
Cough Syrup/ Cold Medicine for Nursing Mommy
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on October 1, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I am still battling a nasty cold. What cough syrup and cold medicine is ok to take while nursing? thanks!
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- sudafed or benedryl but be careful they can dry you up. I suggest some peppermint tea w/ honey and some saline spray if your nose is congested. Hope you feel better soon.
- While I know all the moms have great advice for you, when you are pregnant or nursing always consult your doctor. What may be good for one may not be good for another.
- Sudafed and plain Robotussin. But, you also might want to try hot decaf tea with lemon and honey. The steam can help loosen up mucus and the honey coats and sooth...
Cold Medicine for 16 Month Old
Asked by C.E. from Cincinnati
on January 26, 2009
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Hi Moms! I need some personal advice on giving a 16 month old cold medicine. My daughter is very congestion and coughing like crazy. She kept us up all night last n...
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- Sounds like what my 21 months old son is going through right now. It is not recommended to give them any cough medicine under the age of 2. This is what I've been doin...
- If you haven't done so already, take her to the doctor, especially since she is coughing so hard she pukes. It may be something more serious than a cold. They also m...
- I know the medical community says not to give infants cold medicine, but I have been in the same boat you are now. You may want to try Robitussin. My daughter is 17 mo...
Recommended Cough Medicine for 2 Year Old
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2008
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Hi all,
My daughter has a horrible cough due to nasal drainage. With all the scares going on about giving kids under 6 cough and cold medicine, I'm leery. Is ther...
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- If it is a post-nasal drip causing the cough, you don't need a cough or cold medicine. You need something to dry it up and stop it, then the cough will cease or at le...
- I give my daughters the cough syrup from Hylands. It's homeopathic (made from honey). It is homeopathic and safe for kids. I think the key to nasal congestion is k...
- It sounds like you got amazing advice...my son got colds pretty frequently last yeat, and the only that got him to sleep comfy was pediacare (avoid multi-symptom formu...
Remedies for Congestion in a Newborn
Asked by L.W. from Houston
on March 28, 2008
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My son is six weeks old and has had problems with congestion for a few weeks, but it seems to be getting worse. I use saline drops and try to clean his nose several ti...
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- We had this problem with my daughter starting at 3 weeks and unfortunately we tried everything and it resolved itself by about 2 1/2 months. What we tried was: - s...
- have you talked to your pediatrician? We had a similar problem and we used ayr saline gel w/ aloe very applied w/ a q tip. We also didn't use his nasal asparator much...
- When my children were congested I would put campophenique on their pillow. Touch your fingertip to the open bottle and dab on each side of where their head lays - that...
Congestion That the Doctors Can Hear and I Can't
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on April 27, 2011
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ok so when my ds was at the doctor Thursday she said she heard some congestion. I can't hear it. I thought he had another ear infection tonight cause he keeps sticking...
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- the issue lies ......in the difference between a decongestant & an antihistamine! No, he does not need a decong....but I think some antihistamine would do him wonders...
- just to clarify to adansmommy you are not overreacting. she should go back and read your posts to know where you are coming from. your son has a history of ear infecti...
- If two out of two doctors do not think a decongestant is needed than I would say no decongestant. Just follow doctors' orders and I'm sure he'll be feeling better soon.
Childrens Cough Medicine
Asked by B.W. from Minneapolis
on October 23, 2007
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Is anyone familiar with the list of over the counter cough mediations that are still considered safe for children under the age 6? Both my boys have runny noses and w...
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- Hi! I have a almost 3 year old (she will be 3 in dec) and I was told by my doc that it was SAFE to purchase childrens pedisure. The one I got was for colds and it was ...
- I think your best option would be to ask your child's dr. Alot of the medications do not give you dosage information for children under 6 and your dr would be the best...
- I do not know about the actual medicine. But, just try this technique for a few nights... Simply rub Vick's over the bottoms of their feet and cover with their socks...
Sinus Infection in 10 Year Old Boy.
Asked by S.P. from Billings
on December 1, 2009
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I am writing this for my friend. She has a 10 year old son who has a sinus infection. He is on meds (anitbiotics) for it, but she was wondering what she could try to e...
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- Run, don't walk, to the drugstore or Walmart and get the NeilMed sinus rinse squirt bottle and saline packets. do the sinus rinse 3 times a day and he will feel much ...
- Right on with the saline solutions !!! Here's another back-up to include possibly Depending on the type of sinusitis you are experiencing, homeopathy offers solution...
- S., I would tell her to go and buy him a neti pot to irrigate his sinuses. He should be able to do it and even have fun. He might think it is cool to be able to put ...
Advice and Tips Needed for Nasal Congestion
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on December 27, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
My DD is 12 years old and she suffers with asthma and allergies (dust mites, mold). Winter seems to be her worst season and although we are seeing her ...
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- Hi Sandy, I would recommend that she try Neil Med Sinus Rinse. I started using it during my first pregnancy, and since then I haven't needed to take as many allerg...
- I would use the spray instead of the neti. Same concept but much easier to do IMO.
- Oh boy I am dealing with similar issue with my boys. They are 7 & 4 and it's tough to control this but I was told by their pediatrician to give them plenty of warm wat...
5 Month Old W/ Severe Chest Congestion
Asked by Z.A. from Raleigh
on September 28, 2008
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My 5 month old infant started out having a simple cold and it accelerated to a fever and severe chest congestion. We waited three days till we took her to the doctor. ...
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- I guess the dr would have said if she had pnuemonia. You are going to find that she probably has asthma. My little boy did that when he was little. Sounds exactly li...
- If you're not getting much help with MDs you might try NDs, or naturopathic physicians. I had never heard of them until early this year, and have had good results for...
- maybe a humidifier, baby vicks, saline, warm bath(maybe hold her w/you in a warm shower to help break it up). Be careful w/the vicks. I wouldn't take her outside, es...
