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Now that I know the difference between allergies and a cold in toddlers, should I wait to know wich one of them is (cold or allergies) or should I attack it soon. If a cold, I always use Deltuss DM and for allergies, Clarinex. What can I do? I'm afraid if I wait to long (if a cold) it could end as asthma and then she will need therapies... Please Help!!!!

2006-07-11 07:09:36 · 7 answers · asked by Juan M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting Toddler & Preschooler

7 answers

colds do not turn into asthma

you can wait to treat the symptoms, and it will have no effect on the duration on the cold (with allergies they will go away only after the allergin is removed but the cold will go away when the immune system fights off the virus meds have nothing to do with it)

2006-07-11 07:24:40 · answer #1 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0 0

colds may not cause asthma but they certainly will aggravate it.

I am not a physician but I see nothing wrong with starting medication as soon as the symptoms show.
In my own children i would start with the lesser of two medications.

allergy meds are generally for weepy noses whereas cold meds are for congestion pain and cough. meaning i would start with the allergy med and if that didn't take care of the symptoms i would switch to the other.

2006-07-11 14:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by littleminx 3 · 0 0

If they have a fever, then it is probably a cold. Allergies will be more itchy eyes and a clear runny nose.

2006-07-11 16:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by delfin716 2 · 0 0

Consult your child's pediatrician! Asthma is potentially life-threatening, so if your child has it, you really need to follow his/her pediatrician's advice on dealing with colds and allergies.

2006-07-11 14:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by Miss_M 3 · 0 0

first off colds dont cause asthma. second always call your childs doctor before giving them any meds. third check with you doctor too. sometimes cold dont need meds just rest. always talk to your kids doctor first

2006-07-11 14:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0 0

Do whatever YOU think is best.

With my 2 sons and Daughter WE usually WAIT until THEY want the medicine. IF it's BAD THEN we medicate UNTIL then, we wait it out.

2006-07-11 14:15:16 · answer #6 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0 0

It is probably allergies.

2006-07-11 14:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by curstadevon 4 · 0 0

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