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First Time Appointment with Pulmonologist
Asked by N.T. from Chicago
on March 17, 2010
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hello all
My son has eczema and few respiratory problems. Last 2 months I had to give him Albutrol and Pulmacot.. almost daily.
My pediatrician recommended Dr. Steve...
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- My daughters both have severe asthma and allergies. They have seen a pulmonologist for many years. My oldest was 4 when she was diagnosed and my youngest daughter was ...
- A pulmonologist measures lung capacity. With me they had me blow alot short and long etc. toddlers I don't know how they test. Test is nothing to worry about. Ask him ...
- Please know there are other choices for eczema & asthma that are natural and curative. These medications only suppress the symptoms and weaken the body. I'm sorry if...
10 Month Old Son with Occasional Congestion
Asked by J.B. from Tyler
on August 2, 2008
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I have a 10 mo son that started having RSV-like symptoms when he was 3 mo (January) and would go through a bad bout of them each month afterwards until he was 6 mo old...
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- My little guy is congested sounding a lot as well. I took him in EVERY month from 4 - 9 months wondering why he was sick...my dr. is convinced that it isn't really an...
- My grandson got RSV when he was also 3 months old. Had a horrible cough and runny nose for months on end. Would take antibiotics and it would clear up for about a we...
- I would take him to an allergist and have him tested. Not all allergy symptoms are the typical ones you assumed. Good Luck from what I have heard Medicaid is hard to d...
My 18 Month Old Son Can't Sleep Because He Keeps Couging!!!
Asked by A.K. from San Antonio
on December 13, 2009
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My son has bronchilitis. He's had it for about a year now. It came up again about two nights ago. I haven't slept since he started coughing. He has an appointment on T...
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- My daughter had a cough for 8 weeks. We also tried everything. What worked best was all the same you are doing. We had three humidifiers going day and night. Also hot ...
- I agree about stopping dairy for a while. Especially at night. Start noticing what you feed him and how he changes through out the day. Keep a food diary. Go to Whole ...
- What about a humidifier? Have you taken him to an allergist?
Underlying Cause of Cough in 4 Month Old
Asked by A.M. from Corpus Christi
on June 11, 2008
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My 4 1/2 month old son has had a serious cough for over 2 months now. When we first took him to the doctor, he was given a cough medicine and put on breathing treatme...
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- I would say it could be a lot of things or a combination of things. But I have a lot of questions for you. Does anyone smoke in the house or the car with him? Did the...
- I am wondering if he has Asthma. It sounds as though he has been checked for many things, but Asthma was not mentioned. I hope he gets better soon, I know this must be...
- My daughter was constantly congested as an infant... so many antibiotics, ear tubes, more antibiotics. Ugh! Then it turns out she has an infant phase allergy to cows...
Soon to Be 6 Month Old Is Wheezing
Asked by A.M. from Phoenix
on February 2, 2008
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My son will be 6 months old on Feb 6th. He got a bad cold while in day care about 2 1/2 months ago and has not seemed to be the same since. We have gone to the doctor ...
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- Dear A., You sound like a wonderful mom and you are doing all of the right things. I agree that it is time for a new doctor. Keep getting opinions until you get an...
- Hi Ashely, You might need to take him back to the dr.'s so they can take some blood (that's how they do an allergy test on babies). My nephew had the same problem...a...
- I am sorry that you are having such a difficult time. I know how frustrating it can be. You might check and see what kind of soap you are using on him. Many of the soa...
9 Month Old with a Cold and Cough
Asked by N.L. from Los Angeles
on January 5, 2009
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Hi. I have a 9 1/2 month old baby boy who has had a cough now for a couple of weeks and has just started with a stuffed up nose. At his last check up, the doctor did...
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- I concur with the vicks rub on the feet with socks. Know it sounds weird, but it really works!
- maybe you can try a natural type elixir i think it is called saluprent...ask you pediatrician. it helpped my son' s conjestion and stuffy nose. sometimes these things...
- Hello! I have a 21month old, first time mom to Haley. You are doing the same things I've done when she's experienced the same symptoms. One thing you can try is a s...
4 Month Old with Breathing Problems
Asked by N.J. from Knoxville
on January 30, 2007
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I went to the doctor today,the 3rd time in 2 weeks,because my son has been sick with what I was first told was a cold,I have been seeing the nurse pract. who told me t...
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- hey i think i sent you a p.m. but i have not heard from you we had the some of the same problems and if you e-mail with your phone number i would love to talk to you...
- From:K. Your baby sounds just like my grandson to a tee. He just got out of the hospital for the fifth time since he was born. Those breathing tents are no fun for a...
- N., You could ask your Dr to write a rx for an apnea machine. Both of my children were on the due to breating problems. The machine will alarm if your child stops bre...
10 Week Old Baby Boy with RSV
Asked by E.L. from Phoenix
on December 21, 2010
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My son has been coughing really bad lately. So on Wednesday of last week I took him to see his doctor. His doctor to me to use saline drops so I am cleaning his nose c...
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- My daughter was on Xopenex when she was 18 months old and got RSV. They gave her a first dose in the doctors office, sent us home with a loaner machine since it is cr...
- My daughter had RSV at 10 weeks also and was hospitalized (along with an entire wing of babies with it!). If your dr doesn't seem to be motivated to get you a nebuliz...
- My daughter had RSV when she was 6 weeks old. She was admitted in the hospital for 2 days. When she was home she was on the nebulizer around the clock for a while. ...
Silent Reflux?
Asked by W.H. from Dallas
on June 19, 2009
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Hello. My daughter is 4 months old and has wheezed, coughed, and been hoarse almost since day 1 and with varying degrees. She got bronchiolitis (RSV onset) at 2 mont...
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- Sounds a lot like what we went through with our daughter. We finally got a visit with a pulminologist - Dr. Pfaff - at cook children's. She has asthma of infancy whi...
- We went through some similar situations when my daughter started daycare at 4 months old in December. Same meds and didn't really seem to help. Finally, the doctor a...
- Sounds like she might be allergic to milk or something else. Be sure to have her tested for allergys.
Son with Asthma Has Persistent Croup Sounding Cough?
Asked by B.A. from Chicago
on October 4, 2008
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My son is 3 1/2 and was recently diagnosed with asthma and allergies (outdoor pollens). I have noticed over the past year whenever he comes down with a cold, it is acc...
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- I have a son that has allergies and asthma. You might want to take your son to a allergy doctor or one that specializes in asthma. 3 1/2 they can still grow out of thi...
- B., I would suggest taking a good look at his diet and try to strengthen and support his immune system with food and nutritional supplements. These things can have a ...
- My son was diagnosed with asthma at age 2 - he had the croupy cough that you're talking about. We found a great allergist who I trust. He ended up needing to go on a...
