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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...
PLEASE HELP! Adverse Side Effects of Claritin
Asked by L.J. from Boise
on May 30, 2008
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Recently my second born little boy was put on claritin for his seasonal allergies. He just turned two and has really been struggling this spring. He was actually thr...
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- This is not a fun. I am sorry to hear. I think an MRI is a little drastic, if things do not improve. I would put off the MRI for another week. My son used to vomit a...
- It sounds like it could be inner ear. I used to vomit and pass out and loose my balance due to inner ear problems. Allergies could affect that. Our son is on Allegr...
- It sounds crazy but I am allergic to Anti-hystamines and many other drugs including Benedryl. The best thing you can do is push a lot of fuilds. I find that Accupunc...
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!
What to Do About Cough in 15 Month Old???
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on December 2, 2008
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Hi Mommas!
I need some suggestions on things to do for my baby girls cough. Yes I am one of those mommy's who does not medicate unless she REALLY needs it, but ...
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- You have obviously gotten alot of responses, but I will go ahead and respond with what we have done with my little one. Yes the baby vicks on the feet with socks work...
- I know this is going to sound crazy but, I tried it along with my 8 year old, 6 year old and 6 month old.......put the vicks rub all over the bottom of the feet then p...
- I think try the vicks vapor rub but if it she continues coughing then you should probably consider taking her to a DR because my son would cough all night and one nigh...
Persistant Cough and Snots
Asked by A.F. from Burlington
on September 21, 2009
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Hello Ladies. I am at my wits end and am hoping to get some advice from all of you moms out there. My almost 2 year old daughter has been plagued by what I've been t...
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- maybe you should seriously consider getting a second opinion, u know your child better than anyone else. and if its bothering u that much i would definately get a sec...
- When my daughter was sick all the time as an infant, her pedi told me that, on average, that the first year they're out and about in the world (daycare, kindergarten, ...
- Try some benedryl for a couple of days (may make or sleepy)or ask your doctor about zyrtec and if if clears up then I would think it was allergies. Is she in Daycare? ...
Cough
Asked by K.R. from Melbourne
on March 5, 2008
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Hello,
My son is 31 months and he ALWAYS have this cough that comes and go. Last year he had several Upper Resp. Infection. Ever since they put him on a Nebulizer, A...
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- Dear K.: There are many things you can find over the counter that could help your baby with this cough. My brother is a pediatrid pneumologyst in Atlanta. I do not k...
- You might try taking him to an allergist. My daughter had the same thing last year and she was diagnosed with allergies. Many times they can flare at night or while ...
- give the child honey when the cough is coming on. You can give honey as often as you need too. Then at night get vicks and rub his feet with vicks and put socks on h...
Cough*cough*cough
Asked by M.R. from Nashville
on September 18, 2009
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My 3 year old daughter has had a loose, productive cough for about a week now. She has no congestion associated with it, but at night I can hear what seems to be post ...
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- Yup. I'd take her to an allergist to have her tested. Btw, humidifiers grow mold and mildew IN them and also in the room. (drapes, bedding, carpet, drywall, etc) ...
- Hi M., I have 2 children that were croupy one day. I tried the following and the next day croup was gone. I was absolutely amazed at the results and I used Vick's...
- HI M., This definitely sounds like when we first discovered our son had allergies. The big difference between allergies and something else is the color or the phle...
Ongoing Cough!
Asked by C.C. from Billings
on April 13, 2010
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My son has had a cough since Feb! It started out as a simple cold and was fine after a week or so but the come back. The first visit to the doctor reveled ear infectio...
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- This sounds like cough asthma to me. Has he seen a pediatric allergy doc? I would ask for a referral. The first thing they'll do is a sinus xray to rule out chronic...
- Yes, to all your questions, but I am also wondering if he has a sinus infection brewing. May need more antibiotic. Have you heard any wheezing? That could be somethin...
- HI, My son, who is now 4 years old, was just like that two years ago! About 6 months into it, our pediatrician diagnosed him with excercise induced asthma. So, I wo...
10 Month Old and His Darn Cough!
Asked by A.M. from Lakeland
on May 18, 2011
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Mamas what else can I do for our 10 month old son's cough? He is going on 4 weeks of coughing and he just can't seem to get rid of it. He was on antibiotics about 2 ...
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- Try saline nose drops, you can find all natural drops it should dry that up and help stop the cough.(you can probably make your own) My grandson has to use them and th...
- MIlk and soy products. Also give him lots of movement opportunities to build his right brain. That is what controls the immune system and makes it strong. Let him craw...
- I have been told that they are too young for allergies at that age and then from another doc to try a little bit of Benadryl or Claritin. Depends on the doc. May wan...
