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Humidifier/Vaporizer/Steamer Recommendations?
With the winter season coming and upper respiratory infections galore at my daughter's daycare, I want to get a good vaporizer/humidfier in the event she ...
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- My suggestion is pretty simple and fairly priced. You can get it at your local CVS. It is a Vicks vaporizor. It puts out warm heat and you can buy the Vicks oil to ...
- We have one of the Vicks warm mist ones. I dislike the "cool mist" type - they're finicky and break all the time, plus they're more expensive. The warm one simply he...
- Any cool mist humidifier should work to clear up congestion and open up breathing. I have a child with breathing problems and everytime I go into the hospital they sa...
Help with Pneumonia
I had walking pneumonia twice and was sick constantly as a child with upper respiratory infections. It wasn't till last year that I discovered (via a ...
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- S., Im sure that a shot is not the answer youre looking for, but have you talked to your pediatrician about the pneumonia vaccine? It works wonders!
- Hi S. - I'm so sorry you son has had to go through this. I know it's hard to get a 4 year old (or any age for that matter) to eat enough fruits, veggies and whole gra...
- Well, I agree w/the last post. Food allergies is a distinct possibility. You can have your pediatrician do a simple blood test to determine if he has allergies and how...
What Do I Have Trying to Figure It Out
I have had lots of upper respiratory infections, including neumonia. The only way to tell is to go to a doctor and get an exray (this is for neumonia). ...
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- Not trying to frighten you, but aside from the obvious possibilities of allergies, a cold, bronchitis, etc-- you might consider getting tested for Valley Fever. Chest ...
- Also could be pneumonia... Get your bahonkas to the doctor!
- Oh No!!!! This sounds like you need to have the heater checked or maybe mold growing somewhere. The seasons are changing too. The winds blow, things become airborne...
Son Broke Out with the Hives???
the respiratory system · upper respiratory infection · hives rash · skin hives · respiratory infections · cancer tumors · cough and ear pain · fever spot ...
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- My experience with my daughter that broke out in hives was that she was allergic to the antibiotic they put her on. So if it is new medication I would be considering ...
- Hi K., Is your son lactose intolerant? My daughter stayed congested and kept ear infections and broke out in hives on a regular basis until we found out that she w...
- It could be that he is allergic to the antibiotics. If you can't get rid of them, stop the antibiotic and ask for a new one. Some children can't take penicillin base...
Flu
P.S. not the swine flu, it ALWAYS has upper respiratory symptoms, ..... I'm pretty sure the swine flu is upper respiratory flu, not stomach flu. ...
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- I'd say with the swine flu going around(even tho, its probably NOT that), you should ABSOULTLY take him in. You never know who / what he might have came in contact wi...
- I agree with the other mommy suggestions for the most part. I would take him in, especially due to swine flu. More than likely he is fine but you can never be too safe...
- When in doubt always take your child in to be save. The flu does not normally last 4 days. Take him in right away.
Could It Be the Flu
Well, at least a sinus infection/upper respiratory infection can be treated with antibiotics. I hope she feels better soon! Helpful? ...
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- Hi K., Sinus infections are the pits! I hope Ashlyn feels better soon.
- K., I absolutely could be the flu. I am a school nurse (13 yrs.) and I have seen multiple cases of the flu this year even in people who have had the flu shot. Each ye...
- That very well sounds like the flu. Now today is Tues., and if her fever does not seem to be letting up by now, take her to the doctor (if you havent already).
Anyone Have Kids with Enlarged Adenoids?
My daughter had recurring ear infections/colds/upper respiratory infections for quite some time and has seen an ENT since she was 15 months old. ...
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- My son had the same thing. His doctor said they were the largest adenoids he'd ever seen on a 4 year old. We had them surgically removed and he did need to stay in the...
- My daughter will be 4 in June. In December of 2006 (she was 2 1/2) she had her adenoids removed and tubes placed in her ears. We did this surgery on a Friday and she...
- I personally had mine removed when I was 3 and my daughter (now 16) had hers out when she was almost 4. We have had no complications and she breathes so much better. ...
Seeking Similar Female Medical Problem Information
Did you have any kind of illness lately (stomach flu, upper respiratory infection/cough) or have you been on any new medication that may cause your period ...
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- Both fibroids and perimenopause could be the culprit but my biggest concern would be fibroids, since you mentioned that you have been good and healthy, until now. Som...
- I am in my mid forties. Every woman I know in this age group has had some form of craziness involving her period! I have a friend whose ob/gyn told her when she was ...
- I would go ahead and get the ultrasound ASAP, and in the meantime, keep your iron up. I've had the same issue from a variety of causes over the years (uterine polyps,...
Daughter Diagnosed with Candida
My husband was sick for years with upper respiratory stuff and finally his ENT did some allergy tests on him and found out he was highly allergic to candida ...
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- My husband was sick for years with upper respiratory stuff and finally his ENT did some allergy tests on him and found out he was highly allergic to candida. He put h...
- Hi, I had a Candida problem in my early twenties. I think the book I had was called "The Candida Diet". There are probably others out there by now (that was 15 yea...
- My 3yo dauther actually just had a 'bout' with C Diff. She had diarrhea for 2 weeks, but was bery weak. If her stools don't change, find a GI doctor to get a second ...
Hospital Misdiagnosed Me!!
A couple of years ago I had an "episode" of sharp pain, went to the doctor for upper respiratory stuff I had and he was more interested in the pain. ...
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- T., This is almost identical to what happened to me several years ago. I did have an ectopic pregnancy. Don't hesitate to contact me off board and I will share mo...
- I know it's tough to think something is wrong and not knowing is the worst part. Just try to take a deep breath and realize that your doctor is just being thorough. ...
- An Hcg level of 4 is not indicative of pregnancy, unless you were only a few hours pregnant. By the time you are a month pregnant, your levels are in the thousands. ...
