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Claritin vs Zyrtec for 3 Year Old
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on November 18, 2008
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Just curious on what other moms think of claritin or zyrtec for a child. My daughter will be 3 next month and we are trying to figure out what works best on her. Her a...
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- I have a 3 1/2 year old and zyrtec works really well for her. She uses a 1 1/2 tsp dose as per her pediatrician.
- Take her to a specialist and work very closely with him/her to find out what is best for your child. Medications and kids can be a become a very tricky and sticky sit...
- Claritin works great for my 7 year old and my 11 year old and forme! I tried the zyrtec and it made me SOOOOOOOOOOO tired as well as depressed. I don't reccomend it. I...
Good Medicine "That Works" for a 10 Year Old
Asked by K.L. from Merced
on October 23, 2008
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My 10 year old son as had a stuffy nose for a month now. I've tried different sinus/cold/allergy meds and nothing is working! Does anyone have a favorite that works fo...
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- I concur it sounds like possible allergies. Take him to the doc and get him checked out. They can do blood test and scratch tests to find out what he's allergic to. ...
- Pedia Care Gentle Vapors night lights work well to help clear nasal passages at night so they sleep better. I give my kids Loratadine for allergies. Make sure you do...
- Dear K., I just mentioned this in a different post. Try Vick's Vapo-Rub. Rub some on your son's chest under his t-shirt. It really does help with congestion and so...
Coughing 11 Year Old
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on November 6, 2010
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My son is 11 and has a very deep cough. He has no temperature but the cough won't go away. I've given him cough syrup. Any ideas? Help. He hasn't been to doctor y...
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- Could be a sinus infection. Regardless, I would go homeopathic. Look up http://www.drfeder.com/ and coughs. We have gone to her and we have used the Lithy tree and E...
- Take him to the doc or clinic - possibly could be whooping cough but could also be asthma! Either way, you need to know!
- I have walking pneumonia. It must be going around. I would get him to the dr. He may need antibiotics.
My 10 Year Old and Her Allergies
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on June 1, 2011
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My 10 year old daughter has seasonal allergies. She takes Zyrtec every morning. It does help her her stuffy nose, but her eyes are still very itchy. The Zyrtec does...
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- I have itchy allergy eyes. Eye doctor recommended Naphcon drops. They don't sting, they make the itchy eyeballs stop. My son uses them also. I do notice that...
- If she can stand allergy eye drops they work wonders. My daughter also takes zyrtec year round (I am on zyrtecD AS well as flucotisol nasal spray) When there is an o...
- Ask her allergist for prescription eye drops. Also remind her not touch her face when she's outside and to wash her hands when she comes in.
11 Year Old Who Is Always Sick.. NO REASON??? Has Asthma
Asked by A.W. from Las Vegas
on September 10, 2008
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My 11 year old daughter has asthma. She is always sick it is only the third week of school and she has already missed 6 days of school. I don't know what to do to prev...
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- Have you tried taking your DD to a chiropractor? Sometimes kids, even infants vertebrae get a little of out line. Something simple as a little finger pressure from t...
- I (had) asthma growing up when I was younger. As an adult, now I only get it IF I get a cold. But I guard myself well and do not go near sick people. LOL. which is har...
- Asthma is the body's way of getting rid of toxins. Mucus is especially high when large amounts of dairy are consumed. You might consider avoiding cheese and using al...
When Should I Take My Daughter to See an Allergist?
Asked by D.F. from Cleveland
on August 7, 2012
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I think my daughter has seasonal allergies, but I'm not sure. In the winter, her nose gets itchy, but it may be due to it being so dry. I usually give her a nasal spra...
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- I would definitely take her to an allergist and not just her pediatrician. I have suffered with allergies for years and finally saw an allergist to be tested and got o...
- My husband and I both have pretty bad allergies. I asked my allergist when I should have my daughters tested. His response was 'when you can't take it anymore.' I n...
- My children both have allergies as do myself and their father. Both children were tested by a pediatric allergist. My daughter tested low enough that she rarely takes ...
Skin Care for 10 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Chattanooga
on March 20, 2008
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My Granddaughter has rough bumps on her face and the back of her arms. Description: red bumps and some have whiteheads, feels like sand paper. The doctor says nothin...
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- I got something similar after giving birth. My doctor said it was clogged pores and to exfoliate. I used an exfoliating wash in the shower once a week and they eventu...
- try Mary Kay acne cream.. it is only 7.00 and has remarkable results! Good luck!
- I was told those bumps on the back of the arm is extra dry skin. I have found a safer, natually based lotion that works wonders on stuff like that! It's great for ex...
10 Yr Old Daughter with Allergies
Asked by M.C. from McAllen
on April 14, 2009
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My 10 yr old daughter has been suffering from seasonal allergies all her life, but they have gotten worse in the last year. She constantly has a stuffy/runny nose. We ...
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- M., I've found the homemade neti pot (bulb syringe with saline solution) to be a lifesaver--especially when pregnant and I couldn't take any meds. Do it 3x/day for th...
- Same story, different ages for us! My 4 year old tried all western meds and accupuncture and chinese herbs. At the end of my rope and on our 5th round of 20 day anti...
Need Help with Persistent Toddler Cough
Asked by K.H. from Johnson City
on July 29, 2009
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My 2 1/2 has had a horrible cough for over 3 weeks now. Her peditrician suggested Delsym first. We tried this and it did not touch the cough at all. The cough got wors...
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- Our daughter went through a similar thing, and it turned out to be allergy-triggered asthma attacks. She had had a couple of out and out asthma attacks, but afterward...
- K., I second the lady that said that it sounds like whooping cough... Especially if the allergy medicine doesn't work, neither do the antibiotics... Look it up and...
- It sounds like croup but surely the dr would have picked up on that. We've had that a lot and steriods either by injection or orally are the only thing that really wor...
Advice and Tips Needed for Nasal Congestion
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on December 27, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
My DD is 12 years old and she suffers with asthma and allergies (dust mites, mold). Winter seems to be her worst season and although we are seeing her ...
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- Hi Sandy, I would recommend that she try Neil Med Sinus Rinse. I started using it during my first pregnancy, and since then I haven't needed to take as many allerg...
- I would use the spray instead of the neti. Same concept but much easier to do IMO.
- Oh boy I am dealing with similar issue with my boys. They are 7 & 4 and it's tough to control this but I was told by their pediatrician to give them plenty of warm wat...
