Does anyone else have an infant with seasonal allergies? How do you deal with it? Doc says its bad to keep her on medicine. But, she is getting sick (bacterial infections) because of all the congestion. She already went through antibiotics, got better for a couple days and is now sick again. Any advice?
2006-09-25 04:00:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I would take her to an allergist. They can give you meds and know how to treat it. A pediatrician knows most things but, doesn't specialize in allergies.
My son was also diagnosed w/ seasonal allergies and our allergist put him on zyrtec. I only give it to him as needed, and he has been fine.
Good Luck
2006-09-25 06:23:12 · answer #1 · answered by jakesmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 18 month old daughter has suffered from seasonal allergies since she was 5 months old. Our pediatrician prescribed Zyrtec for her and it works wonderfully well. It has no side affects and doesn't make her a zombie like Benadryl would. I can also use it as needed so that she is not on it all the time. Zyrtec has been approved for use in infants for quite awhile. I'm surprised at your Dr's reluctance to prescribe a medicine to help her, but is okay with unnecessary antibiotics.
2006-09-25 04:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by Medusa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a really good electrostatic air purifier such as Living Air. It is amazing how much difference a home unit makes. When allergens in the home are eliminated, you have much less trouble outside as well. A $500 or $600 unit takes care of the whole house. If this is too much, you can buy a smaller electrostatic unit from Sharper Image or somewhere else. I am using a "personal" battery operated unit right now because there is smoke in the air from a wildfire near here. I have found that air filters are not effective; only the electrostatic purifiers are helpful. They also eliminate odors.
2006-09-25 04:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should avoid taking her outside. While indoors, keep all the windows closed and turn on the A/C - this helps to clean the air. Also, ask anyone who comes inside to immediately shower and change their clothes. Pollen and dust will cling to your clothing, skin, and especially hair. (If you hold your baby up, she'll be breathing in the allergens stuck in your hair.) Also, wash the sheets often, and consider getting hypo-allergenic mattress covers and pillow cases. (You can put your regular pillow case over the hypo-allergenic one.) Also get a humidifier in the baby's room. Keeping her nasal passages hydrated will help to break up the congestion.
2006-09-25 06:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on her age and weight, there are some prescription meds that work better than OTC meds. My daughter (1yr) had the same thing, but due to her being under weight (15 #) she can't take them. My doc didn't tell me what was available, but I know there's something. Ask your doc if there's anything for your baby.
2006-09-25 04:13:13 · answer #5 · answered by heaven help me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult with the pediatrician and give him/her benadryl....it works!! and use the aspirator too....with AYR drops....good luck
2006-09-25 04:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by nikki m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋