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Post by meaniepants on Feb 26, 2012 14:15:16 GMT -5
So Lily has had a runny nose for over a week (allergies) and just started to get a cough. She is taking Allegra for kids. Should I take her back to the doctor? I am sooooo tired of having a snot nose kid.  |
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Post by Maureen on Feb 26, 2012 16:30:47 GMT -5
If the snot is a yellow or clear I wouldn't be too concerned. Just carry tissues all over the place. If it is green, take her in. Try to get her to drink a lot of water. They do have claritin for kids and there is a prescription too but I can't think of what it is if you want to see if a change in meds would work.
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Post by mermaid on Feb 26, 2012 17:08:32 GMT -5
What Mo said. How long has she been on the Allegra? Does she act like her back hurts at all? She might need to change to Zyrtec or Claritin if it's been more than a week and there's been no improvement.
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Post by Cankles on Feb 26, 2012 17:51:13 GMT -5
I have some 24hr Claritin I used with B when he had that same thing going on about 2 weeks ago. Worked really well to help clear up the allergies and it's non-drowsy  |
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Post by Maureen on Feb 26, 2012 18:11:26 GMT -5
Zyrtec. That's the one I was thinking. They always give my kids that.
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Post by meaniepants on Feb 26, 2012 18:23:42 GMT -5
It's Zyrtec she has. I always call it Allegra IDK why lol She also has has diarrhea from swallowing so much mucus I'm assuming.  |
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Post by Deb on Feb 26, 2012 18:29:29 GMT -5
Could she be teething?
My boys would ALWAYS get a snotty nose and have diarrhea when they were teething - even with their 5 yr old molars.
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Post by meaniepants on Feb 26, 2012 18:30:28 GMT -5
Maybe. She has yet to get her K9's on top and bottom.
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Post by meaniepants on Feb 27, 2012 15:20:59 GMT -5
Took her to the doctor. She has a double ear infection. Whomp whomp. They gave her ammoxcacillian. (sp?) hopefully it will get rid of anything else she may have.
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Post by Maureen on Feb 27, 2012 15:23:52 GMT -5
Yay for meds to make her better. Booo for ear infections.
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Post by mermaid on Feb 27, 2012 15:34:25 GMT -5
I hope she feels better very soon! |
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Post by meaniepants on Feb 27, 2012 21:35:41 GMT -5
Thanks ladies.
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Post by ~*Ks Mommy*~ on Feb 27, 2012 22:15:33 GMT -5
I think that Kellan might have an ear infection. He's been a brat and swatting at his ears lately. I'm SO glad Karlie got tubes put in her ears.
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Post by meaniepants on Feb 27, 2012 22:40:24 GMT -5
I was talking to my aunt tonight and she reminded me our family is ear infection prone. |
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Post by mermaid on Feb 28, 2012 6:48:38 GMT -5
To help prevent infections (after you are sure they no longer have an ear infection only) try the following: My pediatrician when I was a kid told my mom to put 1 tsp of white table vinegar in each ear after bathing, swimming, etc. Have them lay down on one side, pour it in & let it sit for a few minutes. Then repeat on the other side. Or make up a small batch of the following & put in a few drops in each ear: 50% vinegar 40% rubbing alcohol 10% hydrogen peroxide That's the recipe for swimmer's ear drops. I've always used it after swimming/diving. |
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