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Swimmer's Ear?
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on June 30, 2009
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What is the difference between a regular ear infection and swimmer's ear? What are the symptoms of swimmer's ear. My son has an ear infection for over a week now, I ha...
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- I have a 3 year old and he has had 4 sets of tubes and has had his adnoids taken out. As far as swimmers ear, I would have a new ENT look at him. I have a great doct...
- Are you sure the tubes are still in his ears? My daughter lost one of her tubes just 6 months after her first surgery (had to have another one put it), but the other ...
- The difference between swimmers ear and a regular ear infection is where the infection is. Swimmers ear is an infection of the ear canal, regular ear infections are i...
Swimmer's Shampoo
Asked by K.V. from San Francisco
on June 15, 2009
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Our 8.5 yr old joined a swim team for the summer & being a towhead, I know very shortly his beautiful blond hair will develop a green tinge & get shiney. Can anyone r...
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- K., WE use the Agree Swimmers solution 3 in 1 formula. Then we use conditioner afterwords. No green hair here!!! I bought it at Wal Mart,and Target. It comes in a tu...
- Aloe Rid by Nexxus works great at getting rid of the green tinge. It's sold at nice salons, but you can find it at either Target or Wal-mart (I always forget which, bu...
- I don't know of any special shampoo but try wetting his hair first with fresh water before he gets in and then right when he gets out shower off. If his hair is wet be...
Help!...a Nauseous Swimmer
Asked by R.W. from New York
on July 8, 2008
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I need your help! My daughter (age almost 9) is on Swim Team for the first time. Just so you know this is a rather laid back team in that it is very much for the lov...
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- Has anyone mentioned an inner ear problem yet? That can cause motion sickness and dizzyness and naseua(sp)
- Hi R., About the only thing I can think of that might help is if your daughter has a place to focus while she is swimming. Backstroke is a little harder - you're lo...
- I started swimming at 6 brother and sister also, we swam competitivly in NJ and FLA, I would absolutely suggest to you to observe what your childs actions say,if she r...
Adventure Island and Non-swimmers
Asked by B.H. from Tampa
on January 12, 2009
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Wondering what A.I.'s rules were for doubling down rides if your child doesn't know how to swim yet? Are there any that we can do together, and what ones do they NOT ...
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- You're in luck. My mother-in-law worked there last summer and so we took the babies. My son at the time was 2. I was worried about the same thing. There are a coup...
- Have you tried calling A. I. directly?
- B., i had the same concern, but do not worry. adventure island has life vests located all around the park in many different sizes, all the way up to adult. just loo...
Swimmers Ear
Asked by K.C. from New York
on July 8, 2008
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My 4 1/2 yr old daughter is actively swimming now, going underwater etc. I think she has swimmer's ear - ear is painful to the touch, and she cries with pain (usually ...
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- Hi K., Yes swimmers ear is very painful. The drop of alcohol does work. I understand you wanting to avoid the Doctor but an infection could start and for that you need...
- Hi - you can go to CVS and buy drops over the counter specifically for swimmer's ear. I wouldn't put rubbing alcohol in because it could mess up the ear drum and dry ...
- My daughter also gets swimmers ear. Which seems to be caused by water getting caught behind the wax in the ear. If I were you I would go to an ENT. If nothing else ...
Seeking Advice
Asked by C.Y. from Minneapolis
on May 15, 2009
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My 4 year old son was taking semi-private swimming lessons from a redcross certified lifeguard. I feel she was being verbally abusive to him during the lessons which ...
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- Hi Colleen, That's too bad...definitely not the way to get your students to do better, or try their hardest. You get positive responses out of positive comments. ...
- forsure this is something that needs to be reported. How did you sign him up for the class? She must have a boss! good luck
- I'm assuming the class was offered through community ed. or a local gym, or something of the sort. You need to call and talk to the director of the aquatics program. ...
Water Aerobics
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on January 4, 2011
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Ladies... I'm looking for a water aerobics class in the Frisco area, if possible, for women only. I would prefer one where most of the women are at least my age (50+)...
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- Def check out the Frisco Athletic Center. My mom has had a lot of health issues fibromyalgia included and water therapy has helped her tremendously so you may want to ...
- D., the Frisco Athletic Center offers some excellent water aerobic classes in their indoor heated pools. One of the classes is a low-impact in the smaller, warmer poo...
- Frisco Natatorium has open swim time: http://www.friscoisd.org/natatorium/ Frisco Athletic Center has classes: http://www.friscofun.org/Classes%20and%20Programs/W...
Summer Camp Has Pool Time, but My Kids Can't Swim. Should I Be Afraid?
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on April 13, 2010
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I would like to sign my kids for summer day camp. But, the one thing holding me back is the fact that my kids don't know how to swim. I did speak to the Head Counselor...
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- Everyone should know how to swim. Get her in lessons ASAP and depending on her age she'll at least be comfortable in the water. If she cannot swim by the time camp rol...
- I would absolutely get them in swim lessons whether they go to camp OR NOT! Swimming is so important to know, it doesn’t matter if Camp has a pool, you have a pool ...
- Have themk take lessons. I could swim or dog paddle but never learned to tread water. I almost drown three times in my life. I took lessons as a kid but it was in lake...
6 Year Old Won't Comply
Asked by C.B. from Philadelphia
on October 10, 2008
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My daughter simply hates my authority. She believes whatever she thinks and is doing at the moment is always more important than my instructions. I have to resort to t...
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- I wouldn't go as far as saying that this is a normal behavior as some have posted. These are learned behaviors and have become bad habits. Here is a tried and true ...
- You have gotten a lot of advice, so i'll keep mine short. i taught first grade in Baltimore City for 7 years and dealt with a lot of non compliance issues. the first...
- Hi C., First, I'd like to commend you for asking for help. I know that you know that reacting the way you do only reinforces her behavior. Somehow you need to be ...
Need Help with Asthma
Asked by K.K. from San Antonio
on November 2, 2008
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My son is 5 1/2 years old and he has asthma. He has non-stop coughing. The doctor put him on Advair twice a day. He has been feeling good for 2 weeks but we stopped p....
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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...
