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Seeking Help
Other theories on the rise in allergies are antibacterial soap, prevention of exposure by over protective parents, food additives, poor air quality, etc. ...
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- Dear S.......I feel for you. Living through the experience of having a child who is often ill is quite wearing.........on you and on him. Your son sounds like a perf...
- Dear S., Yes, I know, you are trying to be a good Mom and you are. The fact that you took him to the doctor tells you that he is o.k., watch for fever, and know ...
- I am substantially older, but I remember when my younger brother was around 4, 5 or 6... he had a disease every two weeks. FINALLY, they had his tonsils removed and n...
Smelly Basement
Sep 23, 2009 ... I recommend you call Air Quality Analysts. They are experts in this problem. ### -###-####. Good luck - R. Helpful? ...
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- Do you have any windows in the basement? If we get a DRY hot day, leave them open for a while, but mostly I would recommend running a dehumidifier down there. It sound...
- Here's some ideas: I have lived through flooding where it is a really bad smell. Did you try a dehumifier? I like Febreeze, that smells pretty good Did you call a ...
- Damp Rid has made our seepage-prone basement a livable space. My main closet is in the basement (we have an old house with minute closets and I always keep one going....
Need Help with Asthma
If you can identify the main triggers and keep those minimized he will be able to do more (also check air quality on a given day and keep him on slow mode ...
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- Hi K., I am having almost the same trouble, He's always coughing, He'll do well then it's back, He was on Singulair but that didn't seem to do much, Now every time he'...
- Make sure the the doc keeps tabs on your son, Advair should only be used for a year. I was told it is not a good idea to take it more than a year. f he has issues with...
- I don't have a kid with asthma but my hubby has asthma so I know a little about it. I think it sounds like you just haven't found the right mix of medicine for your so...
My Son Repeatedly Keeps Getting Sick
that are effecting the air quality and consquently his health. Then you could talk to the school about getting some air quality testing done (this may be a ...
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- My sister was sick for 2 1/2 years the Dr. never could find what was wrong then she had a Hair Analysis done took the vitamins they said she needed and she was fine in...
- B., I feel your pain. My daughter used to be the same way, on antibiotics all of the time for earaches, strep throat, sinus infections, bronchitis...I finally gave up ...
- Why not strengthen his immune system? Sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, getting rid of mold, etc. are band-ades. Besides, what kind of life is that for a child, when...
An Always Sick Baby
If you are interested in a way to clean up your indoor air quality let me know. I would be happy to share more information about what we have done in our ...
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- Based on my own family's history, it sounds to me like he probably has allergies. Find a good allergist that will check for both food & environmental allergies. I kn...
- Hello J. Sorry to read of your struggles! Didos on all the chiropractor suggestions! Here in Chanhassen, Mn we use Valeo Health and Wellness. http://www.valeowc....
- For natural remedies, I like to reference the website http://www.betterlifeunlimited.com. And, I would try probiotics...they can come in a powder form that you can j...
Stuffy Nose Every Night?
I don't about the air quality in the area of VA that you are in, but I am in VA also and for the first time in my life have had to take 3 allergy pills a ...
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- A., I do not know who your dr. is but you may think of getting another one if you need to see an allergist. All your food goes through your breast milk! Same as any...
- During the preschool year, it seems my son has a stuffy nose all 9 months. We usually put Vicks baby rub on his chest, and I put just a touch under his nose. If I don'...
- A., I have a five month old son who has a protein intolerance to milk, eggs, dairy and soy. It's similar to an allergy except we hope he will outgrow it. I have not h...
Asthma
Although the air quality now is worse then when I was a kid. One thing that helped me out was doing swim team in highschool. It really helped build my lungs ...
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- Hi M., The first thing that comes to mind is why wasn't the PED able to identify this! That really disturbs me. My entire family has asthma and the first thing I th...
- Hi M.... I had asthma and allergies growing up and it wasn't fun. Although the air quality now is worse then when I was a kid. One thing that helped me out was doing s...
- M., My son was diagnosed with allergy induced asthma about one year ago, after he was sick consistently for four months with several ear infections and no sign of r...
7 Month Old with a Cold
Use bottled or purified water to ensure the air quality for the baby and clean it every other day with hot water and some oil vinegar. Helpful? ...
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- My son is 10 months and I have used the infant vapor rub when he had a cold. I rub it on his feet and then put him in footed pajamas. It helps and he can't touch it wi...
- My Doctor told me to use saline mist every chance you get this keeps his membrains from drying out and flushes out his sinus cavities and keep him hydrated with fluids...
- We use Hyland's Homeopathic (Find at health food store's) and Eucalyptus Oil and Peppermint oil on there chest. They breath so much better and it's all natural so you ...
Which Vaccuum Do You Like?
Honestly, the IICRC (who we are certified by) recommends you vaccuum every day to help maintian the health of your carpet and your indoor air quality. ...
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- Hands down, without a doubt, shell out the extra $$ and get a DYSON. They are incredible!!!
- I have the Dyson (yellow one, but not the new ball version ... it breaks too easy). Other than it being obnoxiously yellow, it works great. I have only one room that...
- I love my Dyson! I got mine about a month ago (after getting over the sticker shock). It is worth the money! Especially if you have pets- it is great on pet hair on...
Questions About Working at Home/ Childcare
... I recommend you take responsibility for your indoor air quality by gettin what I finally got in Nov. of 2002 after many years of not having one. ...
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- Hi J., Every county in Wisconsin has an organization called "Childcare, Resource and Referral". You should be able to call them and get any and all information ...
- Hi J., my name is J. I am also a stay at home mom. I did the in home care also. It ended up causeing problems in my marriage. I always had kids in the house 90% of th...
- I am a licensed provider in WI and we can care for up to 8 children depending on the ages. I just wanted to add for those of you who are already doing care or anyone ...
