Sore Throat: Steroids
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6 Yr Old Daughter Has a Rash and Sore Throat with Cough
Asked by V.G. from Minneapolis
on April 25, 2012
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my 6 yr old daughter started with what i thought was pink eye then later i noticed a rash on the back of her neck and it has spread to the front of the neck and part o...
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- For strep the rash usually appears concentrated where it is warm - groin area and under the arms. Doesn't sound like strep.
- It wouldn't hurt to get another strep test, but the lack of fever and the existence of the cough make it sound like a virus to me. There are a wide variety of viruses...
- Bring her back to the doc's. Sounds like strep to me. If he won't help, find another doc. LBC
8 Month Old Has Mild Croup
Asked by M.I. from New York
on August 4, 2009
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Hi! My 8 month old has mild croup. Pediatrician gave us scripts for steroids (prednisolone) and a cough suppressant. I started the steroids last night (he gets 6 do...
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- I assume you are in the NY area and since we have had so much rain I would suspect there is mold in your house somewhere. I stopped smoking years ago after smoking for...
- First, herbs are medicine and should be treated as such. They are not regulated by the FDA and there is no one making sure that what it says is in them is really in t...
- You can try putting a pillow under the mattress in your babies crib to elevate his head. That seems to help and I also have tried rubbing vicks vapor rub on their feet...
Naso Endoscopy?
Asked by K.N. from Philadelphia
on June 4, 2008
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Hi
I have been suffering from severe sore throats over the last couple of months. Been tested for strep. Went to the doctor was given amoxy for 10 days and it did...
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- HA! I really laughed--as that post from Lori sums it up! You survived labor, delivery, a newborn, teething, vaccinations, AND the Corporate world--how bad could th...
- Hi K., i had this test a couple of years ago when i was haveing throat problems. It is an uncomfortable procedure but not as bad a i thought it would be. It can tri...
- Hi K. been there, done that. It is kinda ucky, and sort of uncomfortable, but it is a great diagnos tool that isn't too invasive. My ENT did it in his office whi...
Steroid Nose Spray
Asked by T.L. from Phoenix
on December 18, 2010
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HI moms,
I am at my wits end with fluid in my 8 year olds ears. It started 2 months ago from bronchitis....
so far, we've tried 2 rounds of antibiotics..juicing/di...
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- go to the ENT before you do anything else.
- you will find horrible stories on the internet for just about every medication. My oldest has taken singulair for 8 years now and does just fine and he has taken steri...
- Steriods, long-term in large doses, are not good for the body (unless needed to deal with something even worse for the body) and can cause physical and behavior change...
Tonsil Stones & Surgery
Asked by K.G. from Fort Wayne
on March 27, 2012
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for over a year now I have had a sore throat on and off, ranging from a 1 in pain to a 8. Today I finally saw the Dr thinking I may have strep again. Well she thinks I...
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- Recovering when you're an adult is typically tougher than when you have tonsils out as a child. But they DO give you pain medication and the pain you've been going th...
- My son had his out at three and mine were removed when I was 34. He had a pretty good and uneventful recovery; for me, it was hellish! I've had 2 c-sections which I di...
- I'm so sorry you are going through this. My daughter just had her tonsilectomy this past Friday and it is complete hell right now! Unfortunately, I heard it is worse ...
Back to Back Strep Throats
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on May 12, 2010
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Just wondering if you have gone through this with any of your kids and what they did about it? My son had strep in Feb. in March he had a viral infection two weeks ago...
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- Our son had his tonsils out right after he turned 4. Not because they were infected, but because they were so huge they had become an obstruction. We tried steroids ...
- Wow! Mimi knows her stuff when it comes to alternative medicine. Not only is your son's immune system compromised, it gets worse with every antibiotic he takes. He doe...
- Did you remember to change out his toothbrush? That is the one thing that I always seem to forget to do.
3-Year-old with Husky Voice
Asked by M.P. from Omaha
on September 21, 2010
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My 3 year-old-daughter has always had a husky voice. Some mornings she can barely talk. When looking down her throat it almost looks like the tonsils are too big? H...
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- Insist that you get a referral to a Pediatric ENT. If she snores, chokes on food, and sounds raspy/husky, her tonsils are probably too big. My daughter had continu...
- I'd be very suspicious of any pediatrician who is so quick to put her on antibiotics. Especially if she doesn't have a runny nose or scratchy eyes! Sounds like ther...
- Take her to an ENT (ear, nose, throat) dr and see what they have to say. My son didn't have a fever, but his tonsils swelled up till they were almost touching each ot...
Seeking Answers for Colds That Keep Coming Back...
Asked by G.S. from Raleigh
on February 28, 2008
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I am a stay at home mom of a 6 month old son. For some odd reason we keep getting colds. They will go away and once we think they are gone for good, they come right b...
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- Have you tried getting new toothbrushes? It's an often overlooked easy fix. Good Luck!
- It may be allergies. My daughter had constant colds or at least we thought that is what it was. Ended up being sinus infections that were being caused by allergies.
- G., unfortunately there is little that you can do other than what you have already mentioned (along with keeping the little one hydrated with liquids. I went through t...
Ear Tubes & Adenoid Removal
Asked by S.N. from Atlanta
on June 23, 2008
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I've posted various times on Mamasource pertaining my child's sleep patterns...and I'm wondering if, hopefully, what I am about to ask has any correlation to sleep and...
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- Hi S., Wow, your little guy sure has been through a lot for his age. Have you ever thought of taking him to a chiropractor? It is extremly safe and non invasive, esp...
- my son had his removed and did drink a decent amount but I would be concerned with the potential sugar. Think about taking him to a specialist that deals with juvenile...
- I can't add any better advice than what you've gotten, but my son had his adenoids removed and tubes put in at 2 3/4 yrs old and he was absolutely fine the next day. ...
Fever Whoas!
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on November 9, 2008
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I have a 2 year old daughter (she will be 3 in January). Ever since she was about 6 months she has struggled with allergies. She is on daily meds to help control the...
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- Actually toddlers can get sick 6 to 10 times a year because thier immune system isn't fully matured yet. and alot of times its because of viruses in her environment an...
- Whe she had the fevers, has your pediatrician ever done bloodwork to determine whether it is viral or bacterial? That can make a big difference in knowing why its hap...
- They have found that sinus infections can cause widespread pain. I'd also recommend having her screened for celiac disease. Both my sons complained of joint pain from ...
