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Nightmares Related to Allergy Medicine
you could look into natural alternatives. My 2 granddaughters when they moved ..... I've read that Singulair has that effect so it wouldn't surprise me if ...
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- Hi N., My son was put on Zyrtec several years ago for his allergies. His personality changed from a happy laid back little boy to a very agressive and unhappy one. W...
- Yes, my daughter will even get them if she takes and otc antihistamine for too long. If the dreams cause him to scream out and not be easily awakened they are 'night ...
- this medication can cause nightmares. talk to your pharmacist and report this side effect to your doctor. If your child must have an allergy medication there are other...
Any "Natural" Remedies for Asthma Out There?
He is also on singulair, a nose spray, pulmicort, and albuterol as needed. .... I began - Just like you - to search for natural alternatives to help our ...
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- M., I suffer from asthma as well as some of my children. I remember how frustrating it was and what a struggle it was to give my tiny son "treatements" to help him...
- Hi M., I am a pedicatrician and would advise to keep giving the meds right now. There are no natural remedies, but a couple of proactive things to do. I have a lot ...
- Hi M., I totally understand where you are coming from. All three of my children have asthma and use nebulizer along with oral steriods and daily preventative meds....
Need Help with Asthma
He's been on Singulair (for allergies), Pulmicort twice a day. .... So, I looked into alternatives. I made dietary changes and added supplements. ...
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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...
22 Month Old with HUGE Tonsils!
I would wait and see if the singulair helps. my son was on that for a little ... It was a natural, alternative healer who uncovered my grandson's problem. ...
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- do research on what the tonsils are used for in the body. they are used to fight infections. My son had large adnoids and cut off his breathing when he layed down to s...
- My son had his tonsils and adenoids out at 2.5 y/o for the same reasons your son is suffering. He snored, had sleep apnea, all that. The surgery wasn't fun and it took...
- Our now almost 12 year old son had the same problem as a very young child - like from infancy on - along with overly enlarged adnoids (the doctor said they were the si...
Singulair Good or Bad Thing for 2 Year Old?!?!?
If there is anyone who may have had any results with Singulair or know of where to go to find out that this is a better alternative than doing allergy tests ...
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- Hi M., We have been doing "wheat free" at my house for about 3 years at the advice of our chiropractor for my daughter (teen). We have found that it made a big dif...
- I'll try to offer some advice, but keep your appt at Jewish and perhaps see a pediatric specialist for the 'asthma' at Jewish as well. My daughter from the age of 9 m...
- Hi M., I recently read an article about Singulair being linked to depression and suicide. Be sure to do your research. It may sound crazy but Chiropractic...
Asthma and Croup
So along with the singulair and the pulmicort daily she takes vitamins to ... My alternative that I use is just as good is about $1.25 for the same size ...
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- my oldest had both as a baby. she got croup 2 times 1 time ans an infant and again at 1 1/2 yrs old. really what you can do is limited to the child, my daughter if she...
- My little boy has asthma so bad when he was 4-5 that I had him at the pediatrican practically every week; it also went into pnemonia a few times. He missed so much sc...
- Hi A., Asthma is a invention of the 20th century. It really can be calmed down if not prevented. My children have never had it but I have had friends that have had ...
Alternative Health Care Question
Are there any alternative approaches to colds and wheezing? I don't like giving him chemicals repeatedly. ..... Your Opinions on Singulair ...
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- Did this Doctor tell you that your son has ASTHMA OR COPD??????? Why does your son get sick often, and why does he wheeze...what did the doctor say about this?????? Is...
- Make sure your house is hydrated and not too hot. Also overdressing him when you go out or in the stores can make him overheat and weaken his immune system. Invest in ...
- My son had chronic ear infections. Bottom line cut out any sugar. Improve the diet. Add nutritional supplements. SEE a medical nutritionist. As SOON as we did that, th...
7 Weeks Pregnant with Shortness of Breath, Prescribed Qvar-anyone Else?
if i were you, i'd try natural alternatives first and take Qvar as a last resort . ... and singulair and back on the pulmicort (and my albuterol, as needed). ...
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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...
Gagging at Night
At 4 he was prescribed singulair in which he took every night. ..... Other alternatives to cows milk are rice milk, almond milk & goats milk. Helpful? ...
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- Have you tried propping him up on several pillows? You can also put something under the top of his mattress to elevate it. Are you running a cool mist vaporizer and ke...
- My five year old has been doing the same thing. She's very congested and it drains down her throat at night, then she wakes up at some point gagging. She often throw...
- My 7 yr old little girl does the same thing. She was diagnosed with asthma a couple of years ago. But it only hits her when she gets a cold. She uses her inhaler but t...
Zyrtec & Breastfeeding
I've asked them if there's an alternative. I really want to breastfeed, .... I'm on singulair and it is good. I also have to take claritin with it. ...
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- Hi J.! I am a pharmacist and Zyrtec is fine to take when breastfeeding. A great place to check for medications and breastfeeding is www.kellymom.com. Zyrtec is conside...
- J., You will want to read about NAET treatment for allergies. I had one of the highest numbers ever seen(seriously) ever.(Did Mayo,etc.) and this is changing my life....
- I was having problems with my allergies after the birth of my third child. When I went to my OB/GYN, she prescribed Zyrtec knowing I am breastfeeding. I asked if it ...
