Question 1

which allergy medication works best for a 5 yr old?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or claritin: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works well but can be sedating, or paradoxically might cause hyperactivity.  Claritin is a nice alternative, working for 24 hours and usually not sedating.

Question 2

we are on vacation without allergy meds for kids. can i split an adult benadryl (diphenhydramine) tablet in half to give my 3.5 yr old, weight approx 32-34 pds?

Accepted Answer

Quarter tablet rather: split the half tablet into half (quarter tablet) and give it to your child every 4-6 hours as needed, that makes 6.25 mg / dose if the tablet is 25 mg, don't exceed 37.5 mg / day, if no improvement see a doctor, good luck

Question 3

my 5 yr old has allergies, earache and fever, what can i give her? took her to the doctor a few weeks ago for the same reason.

Accepted Answer

Pain Control First: Tylenol, (acetaminophen) ibuprofen, numbing ear drops, warm compresses can be used to comfort ear. Benadryl use for congestion or less sedating antihistamine like claritin/zyrtec. See md for poss antibiotic if increased pain/fever associated with inner ear infection.

Question 4

5 yr old prescribed a steroid inhaler to prevent ashtma, can it cause sleep disruption, mood swings, dependance, or shaking? hasn't started taking it.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: At the low doses that are generally prescribed, inhaled steroids are fairly well tolerated. You should ask your doctor about any possible long term  growth issues in terms of final adult height with chronic use of steroids.

Question 5

5 yr old takes deep breaths, chest oppression. doc said no asthma, gave zyrtec. should i get 2nd opinion? can i give inhaled steroid? albuterol?

Accepted Answer

Chest oppression ???: Your description of the issue is too vague to provide a clear picture of what is going on. A second opinion is certainly something you can pursue. I would NEVER give a kid either of the listed drugs without the advise &amp; supervision of a treating physician.Any drug strong enough to help is strong enough to do harm.

Question 6

can my 5 year old take allergies 4 mg?

Accepted Answer

No, don't use pills : Allergex (Chlorpheniramine maleate) is available in pills  (4mg) and in a non drowsy formulation containing Loratadine 10mg in pills, 5mg per 5ml liquid. The tablets should be used in adults only since they pose a choking hazard. They should not be crushed or cut. the liquid can be used in children as young as 2 yrs old.

Question 7

my 5 year old has allergies, is it normal for her to cough a lot at bedtime every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Night cough also could be sign of asthma. See a doctor, do allergy test and spirometry.

Question 8

what do i do if possible food allergy in 5 year old please help!?

Accepted Answer

See Allergist: Food allergy evaluation consists of a history, physical exam and targeted skin testing to the suspected food. Once the culprit is identified education on avoidance and food allergy action plan should be presented. My bias is that food allergy evaluation should be done by a board certified allergists. Too many physicians claiming to be allergies are misdiagnosis and mis treating "food allergy".

Question 9

my 5 year old went to the doctor with a fever,  and stomache ache she said it was allergies now he's vomitting.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Could be a viral stomach infection, or bacterial, if persists or worsens needs to be rechecked.Usually do not have fever from allergies.

Question 10

is it okay to give a 1.5 year old triaminic? what is good for a persistent cough likely from allergies?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Children's Triaminic products can  be given to a child of 18 months but only those with acetaminophen/dextromethorphan. Children's Triaminic products with pseudoephedrine (decongestant) or chlorpheniramine(antihistamine) should not be given to children under six years. If allergies are thought to be present than you need an antihistamine like cetirizine  for children. Check with your pediatrician.

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