Stages & Milestones: Nasonex

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Help !!!! 3 Yr Old Isn't Gaining Weight...

I have a little girl that has been diagnosed with Asthma, an allergy to tree pollen (although the doctor said she most likely has more allergies – she is a bit young for good test results) and JRA (Juvenile Rhumitory Arthritis)… we are also having issues with weight gain – lack of that is. She is 3, well will be next week and I’m kinda lost on what to do for her lack of weight gain. We receive W.I.C., so the Summit County Health Department is weighing her every 3 month and just don’t understand why she isn’t gaining any weight...

Eating Solid Foods & Weaning

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Zyrtec Vs. Nasonex

My 2.5 year suffers from a chronic wet cough. It's been months and months and the cough is still there. At one point, we gave him Zyrtec per the dr's recommendation and it cleared up for alittle while but then it came back. Nasonex helped another time but then it also came back. Now I'm at a loss - do I have to give Zyrtec and/or Nasonex daily to keep the cough away? Or is it on an as needed basis? What's the difference between the 2 medications and which is safer? How long have your kids been on it? Thanks!

Preschool

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Seeking Info on Treating Allergies in Preschool Children

My 3 year old's pediatrician just prescribed Nasonex and Zyrtec on a daily basis for my 3 year old. His allergies are minor and have not really impacted his daily life although they flare up occasionally. I'm not comfortable giving him a steroid on a daily basis, and I really don't want to start him on a daily regimen of 2 medications, much less one. I'd prefer to just treat it as it happens, but I'm not really certain if that works. Does anyone have any information on these medications or other solutions to minor seasonal allergies? I've...

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I Gotta Little Guy

my angel's so precious (2.5 yr old DS)...but bless his heart, he's so little...