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Daughter Coughing (Not a Bark) More Frequently, No Fever...
Asked by S.V. from Kansas City
on August 31, 2009
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My daughter is fussy, more than usual in the last few days. She's coughing off and on (more than usual) and waking up after 1 hour of sleep...which is weird for her. ...
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- Most likely than not it's allergies. She can have drainage down her throat without the actual runny nose. This can even cause a sore throat. My daughter is starting to...
- It may be acid reflux. Does she cough so much she throws up? I would take her to the doctor.
- I know you've already responded to our postings, but even though it's just runny nose & sneezing....that drainage could go to the ears/eyes. With the fall seasonal al...
Recurring Fever
Asked by R.D. from New York
on August 29, 2009
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Hi!
Just wondering if any of your children have experienced the following symptoms as of late? Fever off and on for 11 days. Fever lasts for 24 hours and then gone fo...
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- yes, there can be a secondary infection...however, i would go to another pediatrician for a second opinion immediately and go back to your original dr. as well.
- Like the other posters say: there are nasty viruses going around lately and doctors can't pinpoint the exact reason for our kids' fevers. My 5 y.o. son just endured ve...
- I was going to suggest a urinary tract or bladder infection, but it sounds like they've already tested him for that. It could be "just a virus." My doctor told me (a...
10 Month Old with a Constant Runny Nose
Asked by G.S. from Dallas
on October 10, 2008
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Hello again moms! I have a question similar to one another mom recently asked. My 10 month old son has been sneezing with a runny nose for going on a week now. He had ...
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- I agree with the cool mist humidifier, and the pinning them down. I have to pin my 11 1/2 month old sometimes, but if you have fun with it and say, "I'm gonna get your...
- This is such a hard thing to do. Both my children hated that bulb syringe too, but it is a necessary evil. My pediatrician was adamant that I do it and hold them dow...
- My advice is to take him to the doctor all that mucus in his sinus cavities can cause a serious sinus infection.
14 Month Old Fever over 101 W/ Red Face and Hot Spots on Body
Asked by A.R. from Louisville
on January 12, 2009
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My son has been running a fever for a couple days, he's eating and drinking less than normal but ok, no vomiting, no diarrhea, sleeps well. Acts happy for the most par...
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- Oh, my, why haven't you called the doctor?? Sometimes it's not urgent, but if the fever is not going down, and with the other symptoms, at least call the pediatrician...
- Even if it doesn't warrant a trip to the doctor, it sounds like it does warrant a call to his/her office. Run it by the nurse. S/he will let you know if you should w...
- Sounds almost like strepp throat to me, A fever means there is some sort of infection. I would take him to the Dr. Pat
Signs of UTI in 4 Year Old
Asked by B.G. from Birmingham
on August 3, 2009
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Ok, my 4 year old daughter just got back from a week with my husband's dad & stepmother. Besides the normal amount of whining because she's been getting her way for a...
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- She doesn't necessarily have to have a fever to have a UTI. I would take her to the doctor and let them get a urine sample.
- You don't need a fever to have a UTI. And this definitely sounds like one. Give her sugar-free cranberry juice or a cranberry supplement, d-mannose, live-culture s...
- Hey B., I wouldn't wait for a fever. Your little one has a bladder or UTI infection based on what you are describing. Waiitng for a fever could result in an upper...
My Baby's Sick and I Need Advice....
Asked by A.D. from Louisville
on December 20, 2006
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My 11 mth old spiked a fever of 102 night b4 last. He started coughing and throwing up staurday night. I took him to the ped yesterday and he said that he thought it w...
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- If he's peeing and it's not 'strong', that's a good sign. I still believe in giving lukewarm baths for fever as long as they don't chill the child. If you seem despe...
- When my kids start throwing up when I give them motrin or tylenol I get them a thing called Feverall - I have found it at Walmart and I think both CVS and Walgreens ca...
- I don't know if this will help.. hope so. I found this website: http://www.bulkherbstore.com. They sell herbs and share herbal remedies which are almost all safe for...
Fevers in Three-year-old
Asked by V.N. from Philadelphia
on August 17, 2009
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Has anyone been told by pediatrician to wait four to five days before three-year-old could be checked after having fever? The fever spikes to 104 and then comes down t...
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- If the fever would be low-grade, I wouldn't be concerned. However, with it going up to 104 and only going back down to 101--I'd want a 2nd opinion.
- I have heard that a low fever is safe to run for a day or two.Most clear up after that. I would be concerned because the fever is going up to 104 - I think that is a l...
- I am not sure about waiting five days to be checked for a fever but I know from experience with my soon to five year old and my soon to be two year old that a fever th...
Cough Medicine and Motrin
Asked by B.G. from New York
on April 19, 2009
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I gave my son triaminic long lasting cough and now he feels like he's getting a fever. Is it safe to give him motrin too?
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- omg, how old r ur little ones???? tylenol or mortin for fever every 8 hours, doctor for anything elsse
- I would check with your doctor. I was told not to give over the counter medicine until she told me. Also, she said they have better medicines that will help them. :)
- I don't like giving my kids too much medicine...and you didn't say how old your son is. You could always call any pharmacy and just ask them.
Fever in 3 1/2 Month Old
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on August 20, 2009
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Hi Moms. I'm a mom for the 2nd time and I have to admit this has got me stumped. My daughter started running a low-grade fever this past Friday. Was around 99.9 for...
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- That's a hard thing to deal with, especially since your daughter is so young. My twins are 4 months old but I have a four year old and a two year old. This type of fev...
- A fever is a sign that the body is fighting infection. My daughter gets a fever sometimes and it is just her body fighting off a virus. She will have one for a few day...
- Well, I say first of all..trust your gut! Do you feel like something might be wrong?? A friend just had a similar situation with her 5 month old, and she did in fact...
5 Days with Fever; Low White Blood Cells!
Asked by D.S. from Boca Raton
on August 19, 2009
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My daughter started a fever on Friday night. It is now Wednesday. Today, no fever! We took her to the Dr though because she is still very drowsy and wants to lay down ...
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- D. If the white cells are low, then build them up with immune building foods. Make a shake for your baby if she won't eat food. Go to www.whfoods.com for suggestion...
- Hi, Deborah. First, you can't expect a child to bounce back quickly after 5 days of fever. She's going to be tired and she's going to be weak. Chances are that she has...
- Don't worry about it, shes probably just fighting a virus. Your wbc goes down when you have a virus and goes up when you have a bacterial infection. Just plenty of re...
