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Looking for Progressive Pediatritian
Asked by C.A. from Los Angeles
on May 27, 2009
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Hi I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a good pediatrician in the area? My 2-year old son has had asthmatic bronchitis twice and if he gets it a third time...
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- Hi C.: You might want to look into addressing the cause of the asthma and allergies rather than treating the symptoms. I have had great success having my allergies...
- Not a pediatrician (sorry) but there is an amazing treatment for asthma and allergies, especially for kids. My cousin was admitted to the hospital weekly for allergy...
- She is not a pediatrician, but she's one heck of a doctor. I have my son's intial appt tomorrow. She has a website but I can't remember specifically so google Richards...
Possible Allergies or Asthma
Asked by M.F. from Norfolk
on April 11, 2007
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My son is 9 months old and for the past 4-5 months always seems congested and has raspy breathing in the mornings and evenings. He's also this way sometimes throughou...
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- Good morning, My name is J. and I am also a first time mom. I currently work for an immunotherpy company in source materials and international sales. I had the same ...
- Hi M., Just a thought, I take Zyrtec and it works very well for me. It doesn't do a thing for my husband. He takes Claritin and it works well for him, but it does...
- My son is 8 months old and has had this problem since he was born. He got pneumonia at Christmas. Up until he got pnuemonia my ped doctor wouldnt do anything. When my ...
Is It Asthma or Something Else?
Asked by T.M. from Detroit
on April 1, 2009
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Another question for you very helpful ladies. This is kind of long sorry. Well my 3.5 yr old daughter has had a cough for 3 weeks now. Here is some background info....
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- Hello T., All 3 of my children had asthma, my youngest was very severe like your daughter. The pediatric allergist that we went to told me that if the nose isn't trea...
- Hi T., There is a direct correlation with cleaning products and asthma, and there are definelty some natural alternatives you could try for many of the issues you d...
- ok Asthma can be broncital. I have one daughter who has broncital asthma. When she gets sick or even a runny nose she coughs so hard and long she can't breath. My son ...
When Zyrtec Is Not Enough...
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on June 16, 2008
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My step son has slight asthma which almost never flares. He has allergies everyday. His mother does not keep him on a regular schedule of antihistimines as I did my d...
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- There are two natural items you could add to his regimine: Xlear is a nasal spray that coats the inside of his nose so the allergens can not even stick to come in b...
- Hello! It is encouraging to hear what a loving step mom that you are! I bought superlsyine at the health food store . My daughter no longer has asthma problems. It...
- Poor guy...this is really hard (believe me...I know! My daughter and I also have asthma/allergies). He REALLY needs to be on antihistimines all the time b/c once he h...
Seeking Alternatives for Asthma
Asked by J.L. from San Francisco
on September 25, 2008
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My 2.5 year old has severe asthma (diagnosed as cold induced) and for the past 2 months (4 days worth only) she has been given Prednisone (steriod), which I hear is NO...
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- Hi J., Hope your little one is doing better - I just wanted to add that I have heard of some people having relief of asthma from drinking mangosteen juice. Here is a l...
- My son had Asthma from the time he was about 9 months old. He needed an inhaler at all times until we moved to the coast when he was 4. He has used his inhaler twice...
- Hi J., My daughter has been treated for bronchial/asthma symptoms via acupuncture. Since your child is still young laser therapy and acupressure can be used instea...
Bad Behavior "Reaction"/side Effects to Advair
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on July 6, 2009
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Has anyone seen bad behavior side effect to Advair with their children? We took Cingulair one time and had this same horrible behavior "reaction". What else could we...
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- Ask your pediatrician about Xopenex. I was on albuterol for a long time as a child and always had side effects but once they switched me to xopenex I never had a probl...
- My son had been on singular from the age of 1-4. I opted to take him off after all the news reports. He also had some behavioral issues. We started him on advair ab...
- My daughter has been on Advair since she was 5 (now 10). Have not seen any side effects. Her symptoms are worse during the fall and spring. About two years ago, we ...
Need Advice on Treating One Year Old with Asthma
Asked by J.L. from Washington DC
on May 11, 2009
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My one year old was just diagnosed with asthma. I'm not totally convinced it is full blown asthma though. He is so robust usually and has been in daycare and been arou...
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- Sorry, I dont have any natural or hollistic advice. And Im no treally sure there are any. Since asthma affects the lungs and breathing, I dont think any techniques or ...
- asthma is an allergy symptom. Your son is allergic to airborn particles. Sounds like pollen is one of them. You could take him to an allergy doctor to discover what...
- Hello, I use holistic and natural products, I also had asthma. I suggest you start with his diet, which should consist mainly of fresh vegetabes and meat purchased in ...
Allergy Shots and Asthma Meds
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on April 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
I am asking for your advice regarding asthma and allergy treatments for little ones. I am nearly at my wit's end dealing with my four and a half-year-ol...
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- 1st off I have two children who have asthma and sesonal allergies. They have been on singular since they where babies and in the last two years they have been put on P...
- Hello, I'm not sure how young the babies can have allergy shots, but I see an allergist as well as my 12 month old son. Our son has a milk and soy allergies. He a...
- Hello R. - I don't have little ones with allergies & asthma, but I have had it myself since I was two. I can honestly say that the shot have done wonders for me. I...
Asthma and Dairy
Asked by C.R. from Los Angeles
on April 16, 2009
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I recently found out that my 13 month old has asthma. My pediatrician gave me albuterol (steriod) and pulmicort for daily breating treatments (every 3 hours). I'm ha...
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- Dear C., My son, who is now four, has a very similar history as your child. My son was started on pulmacort and albuteral around 11 months. He also takes singula...
- I would cut out all gluten and dairy and add some cod liver oil (Carlsons liquid, a little added to juice). Also, stop vaccinating him if you have done so up to this p...
- I have asthma I developed it as an adult. Asthma is not caused by food allergies.But some of the dairy may be aggervating the asthma. Because it makes the mucus thicke...
Mom of 2 1/2 Your Old Boy Looking for Advise on Asthma and a Nebulizer
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on March 23, 2009
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Hi Moms,
You've all been so helpful in the past, I need some help again. My son who is 2 1/2 will be 3 in July has had this cough for about a month. I have taken...
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- My son wouldn't go for the mask either. We ended up just holding the tube by his face and that seemed to work ok. I don't know your son's status compared to mine, so...
- My friend's son is a bit younger (he will be 2 in a couple weeks) and has been using a neb. for asthma for over 6 months now. She has "special tv time" with him, when...
- My kids don't have asthma, but I do, and I was just concerned reading your post...you can't diagnose asthma from an x-ray?!?! Now, anyone, children or adults, can get...
