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Help with Stuffy Nose
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on October 1, 2008
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My 5 month old has had a stuffy nose for a little over a week now. Last Wed, she was diagnosed with an ear infection and she also had croup which was bad enough that ...
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- You could try elevating the head of her bed with towels or blankets underneath the mattress... We also found running a vaporizer or humidifier helped in addition to p...
- When my son was younger he used to have a stuff nose all the time. It's getting to be that time of year where it just seems like our little ones are always getting "s...
- Hi! Have you tried proping up one end of her crib mattress (with a rolled up towel underneath? The elevation might help her sinuses drain. Baby vicks is also sooth...
Advice Needed on Stuffy Nose at Night
Asked by W.A. from Sacramento
on January 2, 2008
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My son Joseph is 11 and suffer's from common seasonal allergies. The most common is a stuffy nose and at night he does not get much air. Read an article several yrs'...
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- Our son's pollen allergy causes the same symptoms. I have noticed he is often crabby when he is stuffed up, but the crabbiness goes away within 10 minutes of taking a...
- My daughter is 5 and the same way..During the winter she has a constant runny nose..But I find that by putting the vaporizer in her room at night helps alot..Try it an...
- Go to a local Asian market and ask for "white flower oil" apply as needed across the bridge of his nose at night, it works great for me and my grandchildren. Note. b...
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 Year Old Who Snores
Asked by H.K. from Dallas
on September 19, 2008
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My 6 year old daughter has snored for as long as I can remember. I took her to her Ear, Nose and Throat doctor and he recommended surgery to have her tonsils and aden...
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- We went to an ENT who had us have my daughter's head x-rayed. He felt that, after looking at the x-ray, that it would be best to try some allergy meds (she not only s...
- Here was my situation: My son snored and had trouble breathing at night from the moment I remember. He was always getting sick and getting ear infections too. He al...
- Hi H., some people just snore but it's because they breath through their mouths. A lot of childrens nasil passages are small & they breath easier with their mouth open...
5Mo Old with Stuffy Nose
Asked by S.B. from Washington DC
on May 31, 2008
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My son has had a stuffy nose the past few days and I just don't know what else to do for him. I've elevated his mattress, have a humidifer going and keep sucking out h...
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- I was told not to overuse the bulb. I use saline a few times a day but I only use suction once in the a.m. and once at night. I was told that if your child is eating...
- I like to go into the bathroom after the hot shower has been running. Let the shower run for about 10 minutes while you sit in the bathroom with the door closed. The...
- I think saline helps- has helped my infant (at about 3 mos I gave it to him) and helps me also. You can make your own (consult your doctor) or try little noses saline...
Alternative Medicine for Son's Constant Stuffy Nose?
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on January 29, 2011
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Dear All, OK I have written about my 2 YO son's constant stuffy nose several times now. We have seen doctors and allergists...I am sad to see my son suffer from this c...
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- Is he eating anything w/ pasterized cow's milk? If yes stop.Check out Nourshing Traditions, great cookbook, w/ amazing ideas. Get the booklet- Eat Right 4 your bloodt...
- Acupuncture and homeopathy and other forms of energy healing work fine with kids - needleless acupressure is an alternative, using light and sound to stimulate the mer...
- Try the herb nettle. Or the nutrient quercitin. You can get either in capsules (easily opened and sprinkled into applesauce or other soft foods) at Whole Foods or on...
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 ...
5 Year Old Is Depressed
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on January 9, 2011
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My 5 year old girl is completely depressed all of a sudden - it is like she learned about the emotion of guilt for the first time and it is literally ruining her days ...
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- I get really weird from MSG and Aspartame. I get incredibly self conscious and feel nervous-like. Since this is an all-of-a-sudden thing for your daughter, and since...
- Does she get a lot of love, attention, reassurance and cuddles when she acts this way? Is it possible that she has learned that if she cries and feels guilty for some...
- THis really does sound like depression...esp the part about being scared she doesn't love anybody. This is worth a call to the pediatrician at the very least. And I ...
5 Year Old with a Nagging Cough---home Remedies
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on December 19, 2009
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My 5 year old has a dry, nagging cough. Nothing terrible, more of a constant tickle in her throat. Any suggestions for hot drinks such tea with honey type drinks tha...
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- I have tried all the home remedies. The work for a short time. If you need longer relief try Delysum. It is an over the couter cough med that last 12 hours. Non ha...
- I've heard that Buckwheat Honey is the best for coughs, but any honey will help. I also mix it half and half with lemon juice.
- the fat in chicken broth is supposed to help. we always had warm pinapple juice w/honey when i was little : )
Remedy for Dry Cough in Baby??
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on December 20, 2011
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My 10 month old baby has a dry cough and runny/stuffy nose. I know i cant use any medicine but does anyone have a home remedy for this? I want to get her some relief...
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- I believe you can give a teaspoon of karo syrup (in a syringe) to a child younger than a year. I sometimes give my kids honey or pulpy orange juice too, but I think th...
- Vicks on their chest and feet with socks on
- Run a cool mist humidifier in his room at night. Updated Run a cool mist humidifier in his room at night.
