Cold & Flu: Older Child, Albuterol

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Adverse Side Effects of Zyrtec? Flonase? Albuterol?

My son recently started on a regimen of Zyrtec and Flonase daily, and Albuterol as needed. When we started these meds, I posted something on this site about his allergies/meds, and another mom said to be cautious, as Zyrtec caused aggression in her son. Mom, if you're reading this, please respond! I'm wondering exactly what that looked like, or if any of your children experienced any adverse side effects from any of the meds I listed. My son is typically a very rambunctious, rough-and-tumble little boy. He will rough house with...

Coughs

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6 Month Old Infant on Albuterol for Wheezing and Cough. Side Effects Are Crazy!

Does anyone have any info on giving a child oral Albuterol. She has a seemingly productive cough but no other cold symptoms. Doctor told me it was a virus and prescribed oral Albuterol. Pharmacist said that it would make her hyper but I wasnt prepared for how hyper she would become. It is like having a baby on speed. I would consider stopping the treatment but want to know if anyone has similiar situation. Doctor seemed to have diagnosed her in 20 seconds. Any thoughts? Thanks!

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Soothing a Cough

My daughters have had several colds this winter, but their latest one is...

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Cough Cough Cough!

I have the most IRRITATING cough that I cannot seem to shake! I am about 8...

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Toddler with Cough

What do you do for a 2 year old with a really bad cough. Well actually, the...