Working while Pregnant: Toddler, Singulair
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Your Opinions on Singulair
Asked by G.S. from New York
on June 8, 2009
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I have a 5 yr old daughter who gets a wicked cough a few times a year. This past trip to the ped he suggested we start her on 4 mg of Singulair. My husband is asthma...
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- I can't say I know much about singulair, BUT In my opinion you shouldn't treat her for symptoms she doesn't have. For one thing, you build a tolerance making the meds...
- If you give the body what it needs, you will not have symptoms. You child does not have a singulair deficiency. Symptoms are the body's way of telling you somethin...
- My son has seasonal allergies and was on Singulair for a long time - I didn't have any issues at all. He now takes Claritan which works wonders but it's less and less...
Help! Singulair Prescribed for My 3 1/2 Year Old.
Asked by T.T. from Peoria
on July 31, 2008
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We took my 3 1/2 yr old son to the doctor yesterday and asked what to give him for his allergies. He has been off and on allergy medicine since he was 6 months old. ...
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- We started Singulair when my son was about 3 1/2 as well, only he was taking it for asthma. Within ten days he turned into the most horrid little boy! He was a little...
- My 8 year old has been on it since he was 3 and we've always had good results with it. We use it during allergy season (Spring and Fall) and when he has a cold. It i...
- My son has been on it since 4, he's 8 now. He hasn't had any problems with it at all. He doesn't have allergies, just asthma. It has worked so far. Good luck.
18 Month Old Son with Asthma
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on February 1, 2007
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My son was finally diagnosed with asthma a few weeks ago. We've been to the doctor so many times since all this began when he was about 4 months old. Now he's 18 mon...
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- Have they checked for Cystic Fibrosis?
- I would suggest seeing a pulmonologist. My son was really sick over a year ago and come to find out the pulmonologist found out that he had a chronic sinus infection t...
- Hi A., First let me say great job for everything you've done this far. I remember how hard it was constantly dealing with all that, especially when you have to sta...
Questions About Medicine and Prenatal Care for Getting Pregnant.
Asked by D.D. from San Francisco
on February 1, 2009
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Just curious if anyone out there has Asthma and what they did before they started getting pregnant. I am currently taking an allergy pill and Symbicort inhaler to cont...
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- I have asthma & became pregnant w/twins 3 1/2 years ago. Before becoming pregnant, I was taking Advair (inhaler) & Singulair (pill), but when I became pregnant, my do...
- I did - I was on multiple inhalers. With accupuncture I reduced my dosages and got off all but one before I had my baby. Only use them now for rare occasssions (co...
- acupuncture! I have a ton of food allergies & environmental allergies and acupuncture was so awesome and it helped me feel great energy & emotionally too, aches and p...
My 17 Month Old May Have Asthma, Need Some Advice
Asked by N.L. from Springfield
on January 21, 2009
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So we just got back from my daughters 15 month appt( it was late because we delayed her last set of shots) She has had a cough for months now and I brought her in to h...
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- Hi N., I understand your concern about using medication on your baby. I have a 19 month old, 8 year old and 13 year old. I don't like to either! I have been through...
- My daughter is now almost 4 and has had viral induced asthma ever since she developed RSV at 3 months of age. From 12-36 months it was the worst, she coughed almost a...
- Be proactive!!! my daughter has been having some breathing difficulty especially when she gets any type of cold, but she was constantly congested. i was skeptical ...
7 Weeks Pregnant with Shortness of Breath, Prescribed Qvar-anyone Else?
Asked by S.D. from Sacramento
on August 9, 2008
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Since about 4 weeks along, I have had such a hard time breathing! I cannot run like I was doing everyday, I can walk but not for very long. Doc has tested me, looks li...
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- I had the same problem during my pregnancy and my doctor did not prescribe me anything and said it was normal. SOmetimes it got so bad that I felt like I needed an ox...
- I agree it's a bit nerve racking taking any type of medication when pregnant, especially during the first trimester. I too had difficulty breathing during my the firs...
- I have asthma and I am now eight months pregnant. I have been on Qvar for a few years and was told to keep taking it because the need for the baby to get enough oxyge...
Chiropractic Care for 2 Year Old??
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on November 10, 2010
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My 2 yr. old daughter was diagnosed with asthma about 6 months ago. The first medication the allergist put her on seemed to very strongly affect her behavior. Now she ...
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- Are you going to an allergist or a respiratory doc? I'm not a believer in chiropractics for these types of things, but if you choose to do so, PLEASE keep her on her ...
- Yes, definitely. It helped my 2nd daughter. In fact we used to throw the asthma medicine out when it was expired because we would not need to use it. My husband wou...
- I have seen a significant improvement in overall health with myself and my kids since we started having regular adjustments. I'm 36 weeks pregnant and still go and I ...
Redirection or Sensory Seeking Behavior
Asked by K.R. from Nashville
on July 11, 2009
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My son seems to be developing normally. We have had difficulty with his breathing at times but he takes Singulair for that.
What does worry me is his behavior. Yes, ...
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- Our son has been on Singulair - we put him on and took him off of it 3 times. His behavior went downhill every time we put him on Singulair. After talking to 2 other...
- K., Since you have already tried a number of options you may want to consider your son's medication. In 2008, the FDA issued a warning regarding the side effects a...
- I second what Bridget said.... I took my son off of Singulair and he is like a completely different child. I'm not saying that Singulair is a bad drug or that for s...
Excema in Ears
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on March 4, 2010
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So, ever since my daughter was born 5 years ago, I've had horribly itchy ears. Sometimes so bad that they bleed and scab. I've been to an ENT and didn't get any answer...
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- try Elidel, it's a lotion it did wonders for my son's eczema. Also, could you be having psoriasis? Just something to think about.
- I see many women have had this issue after giving birth. I had it on my neck and my son also had it. Key word "had". I was told all those things but decide to go the N...
- OMG I too have it in my ears!!! and it came like 2 weeks after having my son 2.5 years ago!!! I know this is going to sound nuts...because it is the opposite of what w...
Allergies and Asthma in 2 Year Olds
Asked by L.K. from Louisville
on April 25, 2010
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My son is 2 years old, he was just recently diagnosed with allergies (to everything you can imagine) and asthma. He has never been on any meds his whole life, just the...
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- My boys both peridically have the nebulizer treatments, and my 20 month old (who was diagnosed with asthma when he was about 9 months old) is on maintenance meds with ...
- Dear L., I am so sorry to hear about your precious baby. I can encourage you knowing that good nutrition helps everything and enhances immune function. Fruits and v...
- when he was tested did they do the pin prick test on his back? that is the only way to positively test for allergies blood tests are NOT accurate.as for your son not w...
