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Concerning 7 year old son
The issue is the quantity of tylenol and cough suppressant medication in the drink. He should be fine - just stick with regular tea with honey and lemon and weight appropriate READ MORE
The issue is the quantity of tylenol and cough suppressant medication in the drink. He should be fine - just stick with regular tea with honey and lemon and weight appropriate dosages of Tylenol or Motrin.
flu turned into stomach bug?
you definitely need to be seen by your doctor - you may have started with a viral infection but this may have progressed to a bacterial infection.
Vomiting
If he seems fine otherwise, give it a bit more time - if it persists, has him see his pediatrician.
Cough
He needs to be seen and listened to - sounds a lot like the flu or strep throat.
Medication while breastfeeding
Taking Mucinex along with the antibiotic should be fine.
Giving my child two different medications
You need to read the ingredient label - if no ibuprofen in the Vicks, then this would be fine. Combination medications can be tricky if you don't fully read the ingredient label. READ MORE
You need to read the ingredient label - if no ibuprofen in the Vicks, then this would be fine. Combination medications can be tricky if you don't fully read the ingredient label.
What is this and is it dangerous?
You should have your pediatrician have a look at this in person. some sore of a bite?
Will having shorter parents affect how early you stop growing?
you have short parents so wouldn't expect you to be tall - if you haven't really grown in the past year, you are probably done or about done growing. Every boy is different when READ MORE
you have short parents so wouldn't expect you to be tall - if you haven't really grown in the past year, you are probably done or about done growing. Every boy is different when they finish growing - not really based on your parents height as to when you stop growing but your final height is greatly influenced by your parents' heights.
Infection?
sounds like infection and the child needs to see his doctor.
Menstruation irregularity?
You should get checked by your doc to make sure there isn't anything else going on physically that is affecting your periods.
Can I even be cured?
there is no way I can figure out what is wrong but you start with your primary care doc then GI after that to try to get to the bottom of your issues. Keeping a food diary of READ MORE
there is no way I can figure out what is wrong but you start with your primary care doc then GI after that to try to get to the bottom of your issues. Keeping a food diary of everything you eat and when symptoms bother you might be helpful. Seeing an allergist might also be helpful.
Does my child need antibiotics for an ear infection?
not always - you could give the infection a couple days and if not better, then antibiotics are the answer.
What can I do for my child's earache?
for the pain you can give him some advil/motrin or tylenol plus a heating pad on low to the ear helps - you would need to see your pediatrician to determine if he has an infection READ MORE
for the pain you can give him some advil/motrin or tylenol plus a heating pad on low to the ear helps - you would need to see your pediatrician to determine if he has an infection or not.
Why do infants need two flu shots?
It is only the first season that they get the flu vaccine that they need two shots at least 28 days apart. I liken this to "priming the pump" - they get some immunity to start READ MORE
It is only the first season that they get the flu vaccine that they need two shots at least 28 days apart. I liken this to "priming the pump" - they get some immunity to start with the first shot then the 2nd one bumps up their immune response. Theyn every year after, they only need one shot to boost what they've already started plus some immunity to the added on strains.
Do ear infections clear up on their own?
Yes - they can with some time - if the pain persists for more than a couple of days, he needs to see his pediatrician.
What can you give a child for sinus congestion?
the best thing to do with sinus congestion is saline nasal rinses (like a Netti Pot) plus warm showers and a vaporizer/humidifier by the bedside. Most colds take at least 2 weeks READ MORE
the best thing to do with sinus congestion is saline nasal rinses (like a Netti Pot) plus warm showers and a vaporizer/humidifier by the bedside. Most colds take at least 2 weeks to run their course.
Can childhood seasonal allergies be fixed?
there are lots of ways of dealing with the allergies - mult medications that help relieve the symptoms plus, if medications not helpful, allergy shots - see your pediatrician and/or READ MORE
there are lots of ways of dealing with the allergies - mult medications that help relieve the symptoms plus, if medications not helpful, allergy shots - see your pediatrician and/or an allergist.
How do I know if my child's flu is serious?
Is he drinking fluids ok? - Is voiding ok? - behavior ok (alert - interested in watching TV or doing a few things?) - no trouble breathing? - those are the things you watch when READ MORE
Is he drinking fluids ok? - Is voiding ok? - behavior ok (alert - interested in watching TV or doing a few things?) - no trouble breathing? - those are the things you watch when a child is ill.
How can I know if my 4 month old is teething?
Most babies start teething at 3-4 months of age - that is when they start drooling a lot and wanting to chew on things - average first tooth is 7 months so that is quite a few READ MORE
Most babies start teething at 3-4 months of age - that is when they start drooling a lot and wanting to chew on things - average first tooth is 7 months so that is quite a few months of drooling and chewing. Nothing to do about it other than let them chew and drool.
What can you give a toddler for nausea?
I am not sure how one is able to tell if a toddler is nauseated but if this is so, he/she should see his pediatrician.
