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Reactive Airway Disease, asthma...or What??
Asked by A.S. from Birmingham
on May 6, 2009
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My son, now 13 months old has had so many upper respiratory problems lately. In the past 2 months he has had pneumonia and 2 cases of croup, not to mention 4 ear infec...
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- Hello A.. I am sorry to hear about you son. My son had ear infections alot when he was younger. He is almost four now. He had to have tubes put in his ears. That stopp...
- O.K., you asked for any advice.... So many antibiotics are not good. It depletes their bodies of good bacteria. Has he been given any probiotics after antibiotics? Pr...
- I would get a second opinion just to make you feel better if nothing else. I also can tell you that asthma can be control if you can found a Dr who can help you found ...
Anyone Heard of a Chronic Illness Form?
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on May 17, 2007
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My 5 year old daughter has been absent from preschool more times than not, this year. she goes to a Headstart State Preschool and they're requesting a Chronic Illness ...
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- I was on the parent policy council and president of the parent club whe my son attended headstart. All your doctor has to do is write either on a prescription pad or a...
- Hi! I had a one for my son who has asthema. The school should provide it for you then you take it to your doctor to fill out. It's actually a good thing, as it will k...
- I have never heard of that. Did you ask the school if they had a specific form in mind or just a doctor's letter explaining her conditions? I think you need to get...
Excessive Thirst at Night
Asked by S.N. from Atlanta
on May 16, 2008
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My son is 14 months old. A little over two weeks ago he came down w/ croup. They gave him a bunch of antibiotics, etc. Aside from that he is asthmatic and suffers from...
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- our daughter was 18 mths old with the first set. We are now 7 and on our 5th set of tubes. YES YES YES YES YES YES I completely understand. He tonsils and Addeniods ar...
- My thought is just that I wouldn't be surprised if it had more to do with his ears that thirst. Between the adenoids, tonsils, ears, he's sure to be uncomfortable, es...
- S. I'm so sorry to hear about your night struggles! I wish I had some insight to that, but I do have a question about his ear infections and the tubes. Has anyone e...
5 Year Old All of a Sudden Having Nightmares?
Asked by A.P. from Seattle
on January 26, 2007
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I have a 5 year old daughter that all of a sudden has been having nightmares for no reason. She wakes up about an hour after she has fallen asleep screaming her head o...
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- It sounds like your daughter is having night terrors. My girlfriend went throught this with her 3 year old son. She said it was very emotional. She showed me the in...
- Hi A., My daughter did the same thing at that age. She is 11 now, but I'll never forget those nightmares. If it is within 45 min. to 1 hour from the time they fall a...
- Hi A., Being sick can cause it and so can being on medication. Check to make sure she is not having a high fever at night. This can cause hallucinations. Onc...
Has Anyone Ever Tried Sinpuret?
Asked by A.B. from Washington DC
on December 16, 2008
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Daughter is being treated for pneumonia. Currently on antibiotic and steriod. Nighttime is the worst. She has that chronic, barking cough that is interfering with h...
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- I can't respond to your specific request about using Sinupret, but I wanted to offer a non-drug option if you're interested. I assumed the ultimate goal is to move th...
- Hi A.! My son just had a bout of croup last month and had the same barking cough especially at night. What worked wonders for us was giving him warm liquids like te...
- I have no idea about antibiotics. But, I'd suggest acupuncture in addition to the medications given. It will help her immune system and address specific issues as well...
Allergies and Asthma Following RSV
Asked by R.P. from Lansing
on April 1, 2008
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I have a 9 month old son who is starting a battle with Asthma. He caught RSV this past winter from another baby at daycare and has since been on breathing treatments....
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- I would get an opinion from the pediatrician, but also from an alternative practitioner. The number of people with asthma has increased in the past 2 decades, and the...
- WOW. I work for a wellness company that sells things that have been proven to reduce or eliminate asthma symptoms. The products are awesome. If you are interested.....
- Our son was hospitalized with RSV for 5 days when he was 4 months old. He suffered from croup cough and wheezing a lot after that as well as being sensitive to allerg...
Asthma
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on June 24, 2008
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My son is 17 months old and has been diagnosed with asthma. He was born 3 months premature so he has chronic lung disease, which makes it worse for him to have asthma...
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- Hi C., My neice had problems with asthma as an infant. Her doctor suggested they put her in swimming classes to strengthen her lungs. She started swimming lessons...
- My 19 month old son has asthma as well. And he was born full term and a great size.(8 pounds 1 oz)!! He had RSV when he was just about 2 months old and was air lifted ...
- My son's story is similar to many others that have responded. I am happy to tell you that at 3 1/2 years old he seems to have out grown it. We have the nebulizer store...
Asthmatic Child Exposed to Smoke
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on May 21, 2008
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Hello,
My three and a half year-old daughter has asthma and was just diagnosed with some allergies as well. The doctor told us it is very important for her to avoid ...
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- Yes I would because you are the only one that can protect her and the way that society is tightening down on smokers they should comply.
- I quit smoking 7-8 years ago, and although I would't think of smoking in a crowd, some people do. Here are my thoughts; if those people are rude enough to put your li...
- I am an ex-smoker. My husband still smokes. ANd we both cannot stand it when someone is smoking around us or around our children. It is rude! My husband makes sure...
Allergy Testing Ideas
Asked by M.W. from Great Falls
on June 7, 2008
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My two-year-old son has had asthmatic symptoms in the past. (He uses pulmicort) He also, in the last three months, has developed bright red cheeks and allergy eyes. ...
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- Hasn't your naturopath told you about NAET? Look it up and find a practitioner in your area. Your son's allergies can be identified and treated naturally, without sho...
- Have you tried National Jewish for kids? There is one in Littleton and in Denver. Neither of my sons have had to have their adenoids removed or have needed the tubes...
- I would highly recommend a book entitled "Is This Your Child" by Dr. Doris Rapp. She is a pediatric environmental allergist. This book is generally available at Healt...
