thread: Hayfever

  1. #1
    Registered User

    Apr 2009
    Baldivis, WA
    111

    Unhappy Hayfever

    A few weeks back, when I took DD for her 18 month shot, I told my doctor that DD had a runny nose, and seemed to be coughing a lot at night time, and wasn't sure if it was something to be concerned about. He told me it sounds like it could be hayfever, he listened to her chest and said that her lungs/breathing sounds normal so he was certain she didnt have asthma. Suggested I give her some claratyne for kids and see how that goes. So I bought some for her, and it worked a treat, after 3 days I didn't need to give her any more.

    Now about 2 weeks later, she has started getting a runny nose again, sneezing lots with lots of snot coming out when sneezing, you can tell her eyes are hayfeverish (runny, red, droopy) and she is coughing a lot at night again. This time the claratyne isn't doing anything for my poor little princess.

    Does any one else have any suggestions/recommendations? (I'm going to my GP tomorrow to get my pregnancy confirmed and will without a doubt mention it to him again)

  2. #2
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    Dec 2008
    8,986

    I give my DD Aerius syrup for Hayfever. How old is your DD?

  3. #3
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    Apr 2009
    Baldivis, WA
    111

    She is 19 months old.

  4. #4
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    Dec 2008
    8,986

    Aerius can be used from 12 mths so look into that. I've found it works really well for DD and doesn't make ehr drowsy. Otherwise try Phenerghan.

  5. #5
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    Oct 2007
    Perth,WA
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    Sorry I have no advice for your little one but as a major hayfeaver sufferer I truely feel for her

  6. #6
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    Nov 2004
    WA
    414

    Hayfever for me and DD is a constant state -we take medication daily for it.

  7. #7
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    Apr 2009
    Baldivis, WA
    111

    I'm quite concerned about her coughing and breathing, seems to be shallow. So I'm taking her with me to the doctors tomorrow to get it checked out. I'm hoping its nothing. I also hope she will behave for me while I get blood taken.