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Zyrtec
My son has really bad allergies to dust mite, egg and cats and we haven't given him any of the medications the doctors have prescribed because we've seen ...
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- My almost 9 year old son has been on zyrtec since he was a year old. With his age and weight now he takes 1 tsp every night and an additional teaspoon in the morning o...
- My son has really bad allergies to dust mite, egg and cats and we haven't given him any of the medications the doctors have prescribed because we've seen too many of t...
- Hi Barbara, I have a 2 1/2 year old son that took Zyrtec as well for allergies. The first and only dose we gave him made him very sleepy and almost zombie-like. H...
Deal with Small Eczema Patch on Face
induced from the dust mites in the carpet or sensitivity to perfumes, ... I know all of this washing sounds crazy, but if it is a dust mite issue this will ...
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- My son and daughter get these. I use Aveeno calming lotion. They have one that is Aveeno Baby Calming too. It worked for us. M.
- My daughter has eczema too and we use Aquaphor for places on her face. We have a prescription cream for everywhere else. The Aquaphor has always worked for us.
- Hello M., I have a 10 year daughter that has eczema since she was 5 months old. The key is to get it under control now. Bathe your son in lukewarm water, because hot...
6 Weeks Old with Mucus in Throat
Getting rid of stuffed animals that contain dust/dust mites. Changing and washing sheets in hot water every week and sometimes more often will get rid of ...
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- This sounds like acid reflux to me, just like another respondent mentioned. At this young age, don't take anything for granted. The pediatrician isn't going to think...
- your baby probably has a sinus infection and needs an antibiotic to help clear out the mucus.
- when my little one was little we had alot of drainage issues. keep her propped up while sleeping in a swing, or chair. also, this may sound nasty, but suck her throat...
Orapred ODT / Steroid for "Asthma"
Getting rid of as much dust , dust mites, pet dander (if you have pets), using mattress covers, pillow covers, air cleaners in the bedroom, the list goes on ...
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- Hi K. - My now 19 m/o was prescribed Orapred chewables for a few days after finishing a prescription of Pulmicort back when he was 12 m/o or so after battling a ba...
- I have three kids. two of which have asthma. they both use a nebulizer and during bad spells or certain times of year we do use a liquid steroid as well. yes it does h...
- There are always so many moms out there asking questions about asthma! When my kids were little, I didn't know one person with asthma. It must be something in the env...
21 Month Old Son Coughing for a Month!
No fish tanks or hamster,bird cages eitehr - all mold, dust mites. .... Sounds rather seasonal so testing for things that grow, dust mites, and probably ...
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- We did go through something similiar with our son who is now 28 months and we found the nebulizer treatments to work the best during flares. All other days he is on s...
- i have read everyone's posts and have nothing really new to add except that they would diagnose enflamed adenoids and sinusitus wiht an X-Ray. i have a 2 year old tha...
- Hi A., You have received wonderful advice from the other moms. I have also lived through this with my children and actually determined through them that I have had ...
Warm Vs. Cold Air Humidifiers
I have read that children with eczema often have a dust mite allergy which would cause the eczema to flare, which would be a reason to keep the huidity down ...
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- my sons allergist, which is the second one we have seen, and the only one to actually help, says that you should be keeping the humidity level in your home less than 4...
- My Dr said there is no difference in the affects but the difference is in the safety. A warm mist humidifier can cause burns.
- I have always heard the cold air humidifiers make a finer mist. this is beneficial for thoes with broncial problems, b/c the mist can be inhaled deeper. You also have ...
Any Other Options You Have Tried for a Toddler's Very Severe Asthma?
His allergies are only environmental, which include dust mites, animal dander, and some grasses/trees. We have the allergen protector cases on all pillows, ...
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- A., I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I agree with the majority of the posts. I have not been to this particular doctor but I do know that sh...
- OMG, sounds like your little guy needs a serious detox treatment !My daughter had respitory issues , when she was 2, we were on Albuterol/Xopenex pretty much every 2 w...
- Hi A., I'm so sorry to hear about your little guy. I'm thankful that so far neither of my two....well...you know, I don't like to say it or type it. I've had discus...
Looking for Ways to Prevent Bad Coughs with Colds
Consider having a dust mite allergy test, but also consider reducing potential ... 2) Consider purchasing dust mite covers for pillow cases, mattress, ...
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- My 4 year old has asthma and is also on flovent ans other dailly asthma meds, he also gets a real bad cough I give him a spoon ful of honey and it reay works since kid...
- Colloidal Silver, and high dose vitamin C, A and D... Works for us!!! Love, G.. :0)
- L., I would recommend giving her some honey before bedtime. I use it every time I get a sore throat and have had it suggested for my kids when they are coughing. Ho...
Air Purifiers for Airborne Allergies
My 5 year old was just diagnosed with bad allergies. He is allergic to the mold in the air, dust mites, cat dander, pollen - you name it! We were told..."
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- I have horrible allergies too, and I just wanted to also recommend a couple of natural remedies, to be used in addition to the air filter and whatever medicine your so...
- I love this one! It is called the Atmosphere. Go to www.we-us.mychoices.biz and search the site for it. It is real easy to find. When you want to purchase, you w...
- Hi C., The Airsource from Shaklee is fabulous and works beautifully without making a sound! I also saw that someone else mentioned that perhaps you might consider usi...
Possible Flea Bites
Could be dust mites. I am a customer of a company in which there is a product that you spray on mattresses, etc. which is chemical free and GETS RID of ...
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- Hi C.: I presume flea clean-up is similar to lice. When my 5 year old recently got lice we had to either wash or bag all of her stuff .... dolls, stuffed animals a...
- Hi there hun, Your doing the right thing changing his linens,and to wrap the matteress but first vacuum the mattress and surrounding area. If you have carpet take hou...
- Do you have pets? Fleas are hard to get rid of...you'll have to treat your pets and bomb the area. Did you consider bed bugs? Look up some info on them. If you...
