Has anyone else had a child with this problem?

Question

My daughter (just turned 2) ALWAYS has a runny nose, and she wakes up hoarse a lot because of it. It's a year-round thing. Any ideas as to what this could be besides allergies? I don't know whether to start at an ear, nose, and throat specialist or at an allergist. I, myself, have several, year-round environmental allergies (dogs (which we have), cats, rabbits, several molds (which is bad this time of year where we live), several trees, weeds, and grasses). If you've had a child with this kind of problem, what did you do?

Answer 1

My daughter was like that around the age of 1. I took her to her regular doctor, and it turned out she had asthma. The doctor told me that asthma and allergies usually stick together, so she would probably have both. I hope that's not what's wrong with your daughter, but it could be a possibility. Have a doctor check her out, best wishes for you both.

Answer 2

It is likely an allergy of some kind. Take her to an pediatric allergist. If they don't find anything try checking out foods as the problem. It could be dairy or wheat, or some other thing she eats a lot of. Food sensitivities don't always show up on traditional allergy tests, and many allergists disregard them. See the book Is This Your Child by Doris Raap. It talks all about possible reactions to foods.

Answer 3

There's not really anything else it could be other then allergies. You should take her to an allergist.
My middle son had a runny nose constantly when he was little and I had no clue what was wrong with him since I don't have allergies myself. I finally asked a doctor about it and they put him on antihistamines. My youngest who is now 5 was born with a runny nose I think lol. He also has allergies and even when he was a year old, he was put on allergy medicine. There are oral treatments available and the nasal sprays for children as young as your daughter.

Answer 4

My son had the same problem. He was always sick. Between sinus infections, bronchitis, or ear infections it was never ending. The doctor put him on Singulair and it was a miracle! It really helped. Then about 2 years ago we moved out of the house we were in and in the process of moving I ran out of the medicine and didn't give it to him for a few days. Well, being in the new house I noticed he didn't have a runny nose and seemed to be breathing better. He has been off of the medicine ever since. Old houses are really bad for that kind of thing. The mold and mildew that you don't even know is there can be really harmful. Hope it helps and hope she gets to feeling better.

Answer 5

I have had similar problems. My daughter, who is grown now, has had various allergies, as have I, and it is something we've both had problems with. I was told by a doctor once that it could sometimes be hereditary. I would start, though, with my family physician(or in her case, her pediatrician). He would know, I would hope, what was causing the problem. He, or she, would be able to direct you to the right specialist, if you need one. Hopefully it isn't more serious. How old is your house? A lot of older houses are dusty and moldy. That is a common allergen.Good luck and hope your daughter gets to feeling better.

Answer 6

First off, I was taught and most of my family was taught about a good and loving God, not hell or the devil. I was vaguely aware of those concepts, but I was never told if I didn't clean up my room I would be sent to hell or anything. There are no doubt fanatics who teach their kids all kinds of things but mostly if you teach them, regardless of what church they believe in, that God is love and that we should care for others, that is what we accept as we get older. All people who have faith do not hate other churches, religions or cultures, sometimes tolerance and belief in God, who created us all, can go hand in hand. Sadly in many cases, it does not. I have also known some very bigoted and intolerant atheists who can't tolerate anybody thinking differently than they do, for that matter. Yes, as an adult as I got into the Bible more, especially some things in the Old Testament bothered me, the war-like attitudes of the Israelites, the intolerance of other groups, but I figured humans were being talked about, and often, even the best intended people are narrow minded or bigots. As for teaching kids, don't most parents want their kids to believe what they do, religion, politics, favorite sports teams, etc? I mean what parents run off on Sunday and go to this mysterious church place and leave kids with a sitter? Well, some do, I'm sure, but when I hear people saying they don't want to tell their kids what to believe, let them decide when they grow up, they often aren't firm believers. There is nothing wrong with choosing after you get older, many of us go different directions than our parents when it comes to faith, but we can do with with knowledge of whatever our parents believed and weigh what we learn later to leave or stay with that faith or belief system.

Answer 7

My daughter had a continual runny nose like that around age 2 also, it turned out she was mildly lactose intollerant. The milk and cheese I thought was good for her turned out to be causing a continual flem and congestion problem.
Give her juice for a few days or water instead of milk. See if that helps clear her up.

Answer 8

my friend was always having the exact same problem w/ her son. It turrned out that they took him to an allergist and found out he was allergic to several diff things(dust,dog hair,eggs, and a few others) they put him on some meds and he has been fine every since. Maby your child should see an allergist it couldnt hurt. Good luck!

Answer 9

Well if she has a cough then it could very well be asthma as well. Allergies or sinus is the most likely problem though and I would go to an alergy specialist.

Answer 10

try a humidifier to keep her room moisturized...just clean it regularly to prevent mold and mildew.
also, try some saline nose drops and ask her pediatrician about children's claritin.

sounds like she has allergies, i did when i was little. i started the allergy shots when i was about 6. i've since outgrown them, yeah!, but i had the shots for many years.

i would consult with your pediatrician on which route he/she feels you go with a specialist, besides, they will prob have to write up a referral for the insurance company.

take care:)