Treatments: Benadryl
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Always Stuffy Nose
Asked by J.C. from Philadelphia
on September 15, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old daughter has been having this stuffy nose problem for past 3-4 weeks or so. She's not sick and doing well, but her nose is always stuffy. Not runny...
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- I'd ask your doctor to run the Northeast Panel to have her checked for allergies. It bloodwork and not the scratch test which is more tramatic (in general) to children...
- J., My son was the same way. Get a humidifier for her room. I got one from target.com, they have them as pandas, elephants, soccer balls..etc... They are great and we...
- Hi there, It sounds like allergies to me. I give my kids a teaspoon of fish oil once per day and that solves the problem. It's lemon lime flavor and they take it we...
What Do I Do for My 3 Year Old's Stuffy Nose???
Asked by A.H. from Allentown
on December 3, 2008
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Hi. Anyone else out there try to buy cold medicine this season for your toddler and finding that evertyhing has been taken off the market for cold medicine for kids un...
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- tis the season! my son has been battling a head cold for several weeks...took him to the ped - lungs are clear and no ear infection. We use Tylenol Plus Cold - for...
- Hi! I, too, have a 3 year old and often deal with this situation. There are 3 drs at our pediatrician office that have been there since my husband was small. I trus...
- We are big fans of Vicks vaporub. They have a child version that is not as strong. It really helps to keep them open during the night. You can also put the liquid fo...
6 Months PREGNANT with a COLD! Really STUFFY NOSE!
Asked by S.A. from Spokane
on February 20, 2011
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I need to know what I can use for a really stuffy nose. I am 6 months pregnant and have a cold. I have a little cough and sore throat not too bad. But my nose is reall...
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- You could go to a drugstore and get a saline nasal spray. They make it for babies to loosen up the mucous, so I imagine it would be safe while pregnant.
- Have you tried saline nasal spray or a neti pot ? I know it seems like not enough, but you'd be surprised what a difference that can make. I actually had a sinus inf...
- I didn't read other mamma's posts but I swear by the Netty Pot.. All natural and cleans those sinus's out.. I am also 6 months prego and work in a school. The netty po...
Benadryl to a 1 Year Old?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on January 12, 2009
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My husband and I are in a battle over benadryl. Our daughter has hand foot and mouth and she cannot sleep due to the mouth sores and sore throat and overall aches and ...
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- hand foot mouth is very painful (my daughter had it). her dr said it was ok to give benadryl but no more then 1/2 a tspn and i only gave it morning noon and night not ...
- My friend asked her pediatrician if she could give her daughter (18 months) some Benadryl for a long plane ride and the doctor strongly recommended that she do NOT giv...
- Ask your Pediatrician. Some say yes, some say no. THEN, HIDE the Bendadryl bottle. Hubby seems too eager to give it to her. Here's an informative link: htt...
My 10 Week Baby Has a Stuffy Nose Every Night.
Asked by M.S. from Boise
on May 2, 2008
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My baby recieved her 2 month shots and after that it seems like she has a stuffy nose every night. I can't sleep because i feel like she can't breath. I try cleaning i...
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- Hi M., I'm pretty much going to agree with what most people have said. When my baby was around that age and had the same problem, my doctor's medical assistant recomm...
- You do not sound crazy. You are MOM and mom's heart always reaches out! It is better if we over-react, than if we won't catch the moment to pick it up to prevent w...
- Hi M., My baby also has a stuffy nose every night - sometimes I give her some infant tylenol, and I also use a humidifier...the humidifier really works wonders...she ...
Nervous About Giving 6 Month Old Benadryl
Asked by S.K. from Seattle
on May 18, 2009
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Hi ladies,
My six month old has been up with a stuffy nose and coughing for the past two nights. The doctor says she has a viral illness (no ear infection, nothing...
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- S., you are trying all the good things that can help with congestion. My grandchildren, as babies, benefited the most from sleeping in their car seat and moisture. C...
- When my son was four he had a severe allergic reaction, and the first doctor I took him to said to give him Benadryl. We did, and it was awful. It knocked him out fo...
- Babies are obligated nose breathers, they don"t understand that they could open their mouths to breath so they try and breath through the mucus. Keep her nose clear a...
Best Cough Remedy
Asked by H.B. from Cleveland
on January 28, 2009
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My 1yr old has been very congested the past few days and last night has added coughing to the mix. I have been running the humidifier in her room but it doesn't seem ...
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- I recently did a search for homemade cough remedies and found this one that actually worked: Take a cold washcloth and lay it on the throat. Put a dry hand towel ove...
- As mentioned already, Vicks Vapor rub on the feet! Slather that stuff all over your childs feet and put socks on her. Usually stops cough instantly and your feet abs...
- I just heard about 3 days ago that Honey is a good cough syrup... if you try it, let me know how it works!
Is Benadryl Ok to Give My 1 Year Old to Help Her Sleep?
Asked by T.K. from Jacksonville
on January 30, 2009
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ok here is my issue...I am traveling in a car with my daughter on a 15 hour trip. We are leaving at night time so she can sleep through the night, however I worry that...
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- I have used it on both my children for trips and it was great. 1/2 a teaspoon was what I gave them. It helped them calm down and sleep through the trip. I gave it t...
- Hi T., Traveling can sometimes be stressful with little ones, but drugs are not the answer. My daughter & I use only organic therapeutic grade essential oils for the...
- if your daughter can fall asleep in the car during the daytime when the sun is out, i wonder how affacted she would really be at night by the lights...
Treatment for Cough
Asked by D.C. from Columbus
on March 2, 2009
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Hello,
My 21 month old son has had a nasty wet cough for the past week or so that's keeping him up at night. Any tips on helping him feel better? We have the vaporiz...
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- Put Vicks rub on his feet and cover with socks at bed time. I'm not sure why/ how, but this really works.
- D., Do what Monica suggested. The vicks vapor rub on the feet. If your child will leave socks on even better. It REALLY does work. I do this before I even distribute ...
- When my boys have a "wet" cough, I give them some Children's Benadryl about 1/2 hour before bed - I don't give a full dose, but it is usually enough to help dry up the...
Cough Remedy for My 4 Year Old
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2010
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My daughter has severe cough. i rubbed vicks under her feet. but it is pretty bad. any other remedy?
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- A severe cough is worth getting checked out by a doctor. My 4yo grandson had a cough for a few weeks that was gradually becoming nastier. He wasn't feeling sick, and m...
- If it's a dry cough, you can try giving her a tablespoon of straight honey. It will help soothe and coat her throat. If it's a wet cough from post-nasal drip, you ca...
- Definitely honey! But make sure it's organic, raw honey. It's a delicious remedy that works wonders!
