First Aid: Zyrtec

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My daughter who is now 9yrs. old has had unusual "breakouts" ever since she was about three. Her knuckles get red and itch and her hands swell, then hives spread to her elbows, feet and ankles and then as it progresses starts on her face and torso. Ive taken her to allergist who say she is allergic to foods that never cause her any reactions. The only thing that relieves the symptoms is Zyrtec. I have even taken her to a specialist who couldnt find any illness. She often gets this reaction when the weather changes from hot to cold or...

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Seeking Other Moms' Experience Giving Zyrtec to a Child

Hi, my daughter is 1 and has been experiencing alot of congestion and a post nasal drip/constant cough for about 3 weeks now. It almost seemed like it was getting better but then started to come back. We went to the doctor and she said it is most likely seasonal allergies and that I could give her 1/2 tsp. of Zyrtec. I was wondering what other's have experienced with the Zyrtec. Has it helped? Are there any other suggestions? I have tried the steamy showers, a vaporizer with some liquid vicks in it, elevated her mattress, and Benedryl ...