Teen: Saline Drops
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Is This Just a Common Cold??
Asked by A.H. from Houston
on March 31, 2008
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My son is 16 almost 17 months and goes to daycare 5 days a week. He has had a runny nose, watery eyes and a really bad cough/congestion for going on 4 weeks now. Two w...
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- A. I know it is a pain but what I've figured out from all my son's ear infections is that the doctors hate to give too many meds or too high a dosage when they are ba...
- Ask them to do a RSV test it only takes a few min and it can get serious if it's not caught. All RSV is is a upper resperatory infection but it needs to be treated wi...
- My son has had sinus/allergy since he was about 4months old, he is now 2. The lst 2 weeks he has been the same as yours. You can't give him anything for the cold. All ...
Life with an Asthma Kid - Is It Asthma?
Asked by P.R. from Fort Myers
on May 2, 2008
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Hi Ladies, I am somewhat new to this site, but am very impressed with it and am remaining active on it. That being said, I wanted to share my experience and see if an...
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- The natural mineral Bromaline is a mucus fighter. Look into it at your local health food store. Worked awesome for my son & husband. Seek natural remedies, all that...
- Hello, I also have a child with some health problems. She is not diagnosed as asthmatic but has had many breathing issues. I am sure you see Dr. Favario, if not ...
- I know a few others mentioned it - but I would definitely rule out Cystic Fibrosis. My best friend has it and you want to know asap if that is the case. Good Luck, R.
5 Mo with Cold. What Can I Do for Her?
Asked by C.F. from New York
on May 6, 2008
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I am in misery. My 5 mo has a cold, runny nose, stuffy head, the works, and I can't give her any medicine to dry her up. She can't sleep well at all because she keeps ...
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- You are getting some great advice from everyone! I use a vicks vaporizer. I bought one in Wal-Mart very cheap. Something like $12.00. I know that it works great for us...
- Hi, When my baby had his first cold, he was 3 1/2 mos. old. My pediatrician said to use saline drops before sucking out his nose. (We used Little Noses Saline Drops.)...
- Hi. She will hate this too, but my 5 mo daughter has gotten more used to it and it seems to pay off...do you use a nasal spray, specifically Simply Saline Baby? non ...
My 2 1/2 Week Old Is Has a Cold!!! I Need Help!!
Asked by N.I. from Daytona Beach
on May 18, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I have a 2 1/2 week old baby boy that unfortunaly got a cold from us. The whole family got a cold...our symptoms are stuffy and some of us runny nose ...
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- A vick's dehumidifier will work wonders.. the ones that have the seperate vicks that go into them
- usually 1/4 tsp of dimatapp is good for infants with colds. that is what the doctos always told me to give mine when they were small.you can get childrens.
- USE The Snot Sucker! and call the DR. you want to make sure it is not rsv.
3 Week Old Sleeping on Their Side
Asked by J.B. from Bloomington
on August 8, 2008
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Hello Everyone,
My 3 week old has caught a cold from our 20 month old. I have 2 questions, the first one is, is there anything else I can do for her other than Vic...
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- Hi J.! As a nurse, I've never put my kids to bed on their backs, just in case they spit up and the only place it had to go was down their throats. I have always put ...
- I would think what ever works for you. None of my boys every slept on their backs. I honestly think side sleeping is better.
- Try saline nose drops to loosen mucous and a aspirator/"booger snatcher" to remove them. If she sleeps good let her sleep that way. Don't forget and not use the wedge ...
Sick Baby :(
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on October 12, 2008
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Hi fellow moms-
I have a beautiful 9month old who has been sick with a cold for the past six days. It started with a runny stuffy nose and has now progressed to thi...
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- Yes, after 6 days and with a violent cough you should have the doctors listen to her lungs. They won't think you are overreacting. They'll want to make sure her lung...
- Never hesitate to call the doctor's office. If they are any good, they won't mind. Often times, just talking to the nurse over the phone will help. I call the offic...
- Can't hurt to call the doctor. They might want to see her to rule out anything like bronchitis or possibly even an ear infection since she is running a fever. How lo...
