Steroids
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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...
Suggestion for 8 Year Old Who Is Always Stuffy and Coughing
Asked by D.L. from Phoenix
on February 3, 2008
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My son who just turned 8 for most of his life coughs in the morning and when hes physically active. Hes always stuffy and congested. The Dr. just prescribes allergy ...
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- Hi D. L. My family comes from the centeral America area, their they have a very simple and runny nose stoper. You pur a winter knited hat on you head while you slee...
- Go "green" in your home. Try getting rid of traditional cleaning products that contain toxins and buy natural products like Seventh Generation. You can also clean with...
- Are you looking for a natural alternative to help your son? If so, I know of something that may help, I know it's helped me and my family and several of my friends, bo...
Seeking Parents of Children with CAH to Network With
Asked by L.E. from St. Louis
on April 8, 2008
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My son is a teenager with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. I would love to find anyone dealing with this or similar growth disorders. He was diagnosed at six years ol...
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- I don't know anything about CAH but your story was heart wrenching for me & as I read over it a personal trainer popped into my mind. Do you think that might help the ...
- You may have already visited this site, but www.congenitaladrenalhyperplasia.org has a link on the left side that connects you to support groups, families and blogs. ...
- I don't know anything about that condition but regarding the nutrition, go to Children's Mercy. My sister-in-law was a pediatric dietician there before she moved to Ca...
Nasacort Side Effects?
Asked by D.W. from Gainesville
on October 27, 2010
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We recently started my son on Nasacort to go along with the Claritin for kids that he's been on. It was working and he was breathing better at night. He's been on it...
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- Hi D., Steroids are steroids. They will affect his mood. I was on them longterm when I was a child and I wish my mom knew then what I know now. Besides the moodines...
- I recommend you consult a professional, as the responses of negative "feelings" about steroids are unreliable. The amount of steroid in a persons body is very minimal...
- To me... taking Nasacort for 2 weeks, is a long time. My understanding of it, is It is meant for short term. And should not be used in children under 2. How old is ...
10 Year Old Son Has Hives
Asked by H.M. from Dallas
on November 15, 2012
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My 10 year old brock out Tuesday with hives. We did not know that's what it was till yesterday. Poor thing is miserable!!! The Dr. said it could be from the antibi...
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- Benadryl taken regularly and aveeno baths to soothe the itching. Steroids have some serious side effects. They are a godsend when nothing else works. But talk to yo...
- One of my kids will randomly get hives right after an illness. Not always but sometimes. The doctor said sometimes our bodies will react this way from viruses - espe...
- Have you tried Benadryl? I used to get hives chronically, with occasional visits to the ER when regular treatment wasn't working. The ER would give me a shot of Bena...
3 Year Old with High Feaver and Non Stop Coughing
Asked by C.T. from Portland
on April 14, 2008
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My daughter has not been the healthiest of children. She had croup in November which resulted in a trip to the ER. In January she was diagnosed with Pneumonia and now ...
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- It's so hard when our little ones are so sick. I too have to second that Augmentin does NOT contain steriods, my son has been on it, and so have I. It's just a bit s...
- Hi C., What a loving momma you must be. I applaud your dedication and patience during sickness as well as after! I have said this before in many posts to mommas....
- Last year, my son had a non-stop cough. The doctor eventually diagnosed him with symptom induced asthma and gave us Advair to try. It made a difference last year. T...
Ughnasty Medicine. My 3 Year Old Spit All over Me.
Asked by A.B. from San Diego
on March 5, 2007
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Ok so he didnt really spit as he didnt keep it allin his moutgh and swallow it. his asthma has flared this week so the dr gave him some oral steroids to take. But they...
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- My son also had asthma and hated the liquid meds. I taught him at an early age to swallow capsules. The pharmacy gave me some empty capsules to practice on and I was ...
- Is it liquid alberturol (sp). My 2 1/2 son takes this and I mix it in apple sauce and or yogurt and just put a little drop on every bite. Another thing that works we...
- this seems rather trivial and funny but i know of two way to stp the fussing. I was told by the peds doc to put the meds back in her mouth and between her cheek an...
Infant Grabs Head When She Cries?
Asked by M.N. from Los Angeles
on April 18, 2012
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My baby girl (ten months old) is constantly grabbing her head when she cries. She had an ear infection 3-4 weeks ago but was on antibiotics and the doctor says it was...
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- Long ago, when my kids were little, they used to say that if an infant/toddler pulled at or rubbed their ears they might have an ear infection.... (my children were b...
- We ALL worry about each child, no matter if they are the 1st or the 15th, it's just what we do! ;) I would call the Doc & tell them you are concerned & you want to ...
- I am a chiropractor in San Diego and I have seen many children for ear infections. If she is holding her head when she cries, her body language is trying to tell you ...
Eczema Help
Asked by J.K. from Boca Raton
on February 12, 2009
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Hey there moms! My almost 3 year old daughter has eczema and we have been to a dermetoligist and an allergist. She has been through a lot of testing sence she was 9 ...
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- We use Derma-Soothe Body Oil for my son. (He's 15 months old and has eczema around his ankles and his hands pretty bad.) The ped. said it was fairly mild... I find i...
- Hello, Sorry it took so long for me to respond. I am in school for holistic nutrition and am a certified Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Coach. I know that most often eczema ste...
- Get her off the steroids, it will only conflict her immune system. Check with a homeopathic physician in your area (where are you so I can refer someone to you) and al...
Eczema Advice
Asked by S.S. from Denver
on September 2, 2008
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My daughter has eczema and is currently seeking medical advice from her allergist and dermatologist. However, they only prescribe topical steroids to treat. Her bigg...
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- Is she on antihistamines? Zyrtec worked wonders for my son. We would do Eucerin (the original - heavy white cream) at night under jammies and Keri during the day. We...
- Hi S.. I have a friend whose daughter was having a lot of trouble with eczema and I sell Miessence organic personal care products. She had tried many things and noth...
- We opted to stay away from the topical steroids for our daughter. VANICREAM, in a big tub has worked wonders!! You can get it at Walgreens, or other pharmacies/drugs...
