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Acute Bronchitis
Asked by A.P. from Austin
on October 5, 2009
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My son had a cold that turned into Croup Cough, now it has turned into Acute Bronchitis. We have not brought him into the doctor or the hospital. I spoke with his doct...
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- Hi A. If your regular Dr. will not see him, take him immediately to the er- with all that is going around do not take a chance with "self diagnosis" or over the pho...
- A., I too don't like running to the doctor when it is something that can be treated at home. It is important to treat a high fever, though. I have 4 children and ...
- Hi A. I would take him in , it sounds like as it goes on it gets worse. Better safe than sorry. Poor little guy. I hope he gets to feeling better soon.
Acute Lead Poisoning Treatment Options
Asked by B.E. from Chicago
on October 15, 2008
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My 4 year old swallowed a lead fishing sinker. We took him to the hospital where upon consulting with a Ped GI doctor it was decided to leave the sinker in and let him...
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- i know when i was concered about lead poisoning i found something that talked about food and how it could help with your body not absorbing it. this is what i remembe...
- That's very scary! However, consider that the lead levels *are* lower than before, and while still high, are expected to drop, and that this is very short-term. I kn...
- You should be concerned, heavy metals in the body are not good and can lead to other problems down the line. These metals will find a way into tissue and organs and wi...
Sick Kids
Asked by Y.D. from Dallas
on April 29, 2009
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My neighbor (3 kids) and my kids (2 kids) are sick. Fever, sore throats, bad diarrhea, body aches, runny noses, and chest congestion. Normally we would push fluids and...
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- Yes it's "just another flu" and yes, the people in Mexico that passed didn't have the medical facilities we have. That being said, they're reporting that "the normal f...
- I would call the health department and ask where they can be tested. S.
- Definitely go to the doctor. The swine flu has been popping up all over and is most responsive to the treatment if it begins soon (one source said within 48 hours - b...
10 Mo. Old Grandson Dx'ed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Asked by A.T. from Charlottesville
on March 17, 2009
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I am not sure really what i am looking for as far as a question goes. Idea's maybe on things for my daughter to do while she sits alone at the hospital almost 2hours f...
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- My heart goes out to all of you. In addition to needing a way to keep occupied your daughter is going to need to keep her energy up and have ways to recharge he...
- Although I do not have any suggestions for her, I did however want to say that I am so sorry to hear of this! I will keep your family and your grandson in my thoughts...
- When my son was in the hospital for 5 months knitting kept me sane. We also listened to books on tapes or CD's together (he was 10 years old at the time)- listening ca...
Sick Kids
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on February 3, 2008
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My son (age 6) had a stomach virus(assuming)starting Monday night that lasted 48 hours...he threw up on average once every 2 hours. He finally started feeling better....
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- Sounds like the flu possibly. Push fluids and if they act dehydrated you will need to seek medical attention. Hope they get well soon! This flu has been a monster t...
- I'm sorry about your kiddos. I know you're worried. As long as they are eating, and especially, drinking okay the doctors say they will be fine. Also, a mother's in...
- We had the same thing--4 1/2 yr. old and 2 year old. Vomiting for a day, diarhhea for 2 days, w/ low fevers. Then tiredness and very little activity lasted for 7 day...
Bronchitis
Asked by L.C. from Portland
on November 17, 2006
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Are there any mom's that have young kids with acute or chronic bronchitis?
My 20 month old was diagnosed today with it.
I would like info on how to deal with this d...
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- I remember my oldest daughter got it and we had to keep a humidifier going all the time, but especially when they're sleeping. Also you have to follow dr's instruction...
- Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucus membranes (lining) of the bronchial airways caused by irritation or infection it can be acute or chronic. The infectious age...
- I do not have any children with this, but I use this web site called www.kidshealth.org and they have everything that you could possiably think of of children health p...
After Hours Pedicatrician in Plano Area
Asked by A. from Dallas
on February 20, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Do any of you recommend an after hours pediatricin in the Plano area, like one of the Acute Care facilities? Ive have been to a couple of those and have l...
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- We have been pleased with the A-cute Kids in McKinney off 121. Hardly ever wait and if we do it is less than 10 minutes....it is not our regular pediatrician by any me...
- Hi, I second the Acute Care Kids place in either Frisco or Plano. They have taken good care of my kids after hours and I had no billing issues with them. I have also...
- We've used Pediatric After Hours at Legacy & Independence too. Their service and billing was pretty straight forward. They do take appointments if you want to call a...
Pediatric Urgent Care In/near Carrollton
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on July 20, 2006
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I have a very active, completely fearless 18 month old son. I know that we're really overdue for his first trip to the emergency room. Before that crisis happens, I wo...
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- I'm with everyone else. Acute kids is a great place!! I've been there for both broken bones (they can do X-rays right there and you even get to take the pictures hom...
- If you do need an ER versus an acute care, I highly recommend Medical City; it was referred to me by a pediatric nurse. They have a special pediatric ER which is compl...
- Hello E.! I took my 29 month old boy to acute kids when he got a virus that made him vomit for almost a week. The staff was great and the doctor was really good wit...
Muscle Problems After Having Kids
Asked by S.L. from Albuquerque
on April 9, 2008
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Just wondering if anyone out there has had anything similar: After having my second child, I am having trouble with my muscles. It may or may not have anything to do w...
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- Maybe you might try seeing a kinesiologist a muscle tester. I go to one with all my medical care and she prescibes herbs as opposed to drugs. She treats the body as a ...
- Have you been tested for MS? I know that's scary, but worth checking into...
- Hi S., Congratulations on your baby girl:-) Your recent symptoms are interesting. The fact that they deal with your muscles and vision makes me think of MS (multiple ...
Asthma and Pets
Asked by R.B. from Houston
on August 30, 2008
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My 2 year old was just diagnosed with Asthma. We ended up in the emergency room with an acute attack. We don't know yet what his triggers are, he has had about 4 attac...
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- Please call me asap ###-###-#### I want to help.
- My son has the same problem...what I suggest is that you house the cats for about a week with someone else. Clean everything from the beds to the walls...ANYTHING tha...
- I would temperaly relocate the cats. Give the enitre house a really good scrub down, change air filters, everything. If your son seems to be doing better then you have...
