Sinusitis or Congestion: Safeway
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Cold Medicine That Dissolves in Mouth for a 2Yr Old????
Asked by C.Z. from San Francisco
on March 25, 2009
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Hi Mama's,
I need some help for my neighbor. His 2 year old has a cold and is refusing and is doing anything to NOT take any sort of liquid or any medication. I rem...
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- Hi My 7 month old boy is sick now and My Ped said to give him 1/2 a packet of Mucinex Mini-melts. But you should ask your MD first.
- They have the dissolvable strips that he can try.
- Please encourage your friend NOT to give cold medicine to her 2 year old. The medical community strongly advises AGAINST using over the counter cold medicine in childr...
Which Meds to Give a 2Year Old for Flu?
Asked by F.S. from Portland
on February 23, 2011
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Hey there
My 2year old has a cough, with fever at nights, a runny nose. only her runny nose started previous monday, i thought it will go away on its own. But its jus...
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- I don't recommend any medications for little ones. But my 4 kids have all found great relief with homeopathic meds. They are completely safe, and very effective. You c...
- I would just give her some children's motrin or tylanol if she seems uncomfortable. My pediatrician recommends the syrup from canned peaches to ease a cough, and 100% ...
- I use Boiron products that are homeopathic and safe for 2yrs and up. This is a direct link for their flu product, but search the site and you'll see the other kid stuf...
2Yr Old with Cough
Asked by B.H. from Bakersfield
on March 22, 2009
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My 2 year old got a cold (which she gave to me) and has this terrible cough. Because of her age, there are no cold or cough meds I can give her. Everything is for 6yr...
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- B., You can give her a spoonful of honey. It works wonders for a cough and helps you get better quicker! I talked with my son's pediatrician and he said it is just ...
- H Bille! My 27 month old son just got over 15 days of being sick, along with a horrible cough, lots of congestion, low grade fever and he was very lathargic. It was ...
- Hi I use to feel that way whenever I caught a cold and was pregnant or breatfeeding, nothing I could take wouldn't affect the baby. Then I remembered an old cold and ...
Alternative Methods for Clearing for Sinus Swelling
Asked by N.D. from Portland
on September 9, 2008
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i've read that reflexology can clear sinuses. does anyone have experience with this? how about a naturopath? i've been on several rounds of antibiotics. the first ...
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- hi there! have you been to an allergist to see what exactly you are allergic to? I kno wthis question seems silly but we were having sooo many problems with our younge...
- Hi N.. From one sinus sufferer to another saline spray saved my life. I use it every morning in the shower to clean out my sinuses. There are not any chemicals in s...
- Try Hot Yoga (Bikram Yoga) if you can, my sinuses have never felt so good after getting into this on a regular basis! (I used to have a nagging minor sinus problem mo...
Anyone Have Luck with Homeopathic Treatment for Allergies?
Asked by D.S. from Tucson
on April 30, 2009
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My son has terrible allergies, especially right now with the wind and blooming trees. His allergist had him on 3 medications at one point and it really didn't help. I...
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- My daughter had allergies that ran the full list, after a study done in Denver. She wanted a kitten very much, and of course, she was allergic to cats as well. We liv...
- I don't know anything about homeopathics for allergies, but one natural remedy that I've heard often is the consumption of raw, local honey - the pollen in the honey i...
- I so understand your situation. Our allergist in CA wanted to do allergy shots on my 18 month old- no way:) So we turned to homeopathy. We found Histamine in a 6c work...
2Month Old, Stuffed Up
Asked by K.R. from Grand Junction
on October 1, 2008
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Is there anything I can give my daughter? I've tryed Tylenol. The bulb syringe dosn't work. Vicks works well, but the directions say only to use it for 2yrs and up. Do...
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- I would try two things if you haven't already... a humidifier in the room while she sleeps and in the room where you spend most of your time during the day. And "Lit...
- Until they were recently taken off oxygen, my twins were always stuffed up. My doctor said not to worry about it unless they were struggling to breath. In that case,...
- My oldest went through that at the same age. I used the saline, wait 30 seconds or so and use buggar snatcher. Also turn the shower on really hot, close the door and l...
New Mom Needs Help with Fussy 3 Week Old :/
Asked by C.H. from Seattle
on November 18, 2008
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my daughter is 3 weeks old and has been really fussy latley. when im trying to feed her [formula] she starts to eat and then becomes extreamly fussy and arches her bac...
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- Hang in there. I hope things are going better for you now. Our babies sound a lot alike. My daughter (born Nov 13) won't take a pacifier, either and also is fussy many...
- hi, I am not sure wheather you are using formula or breast milk.. I would ask the dr.. maybe she has acid reflux.. or needs to switch brands of formula.. or maybe y...
- my daughter did the exact same thing and she had to burp. I have never seen a breastfed baby who had to burp so much. I would nurse her and she would start scwormming ...
