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Chronic Cough from more than 8 months for a 4yr old
Lung Health | Last Active: Oct 17, 2018 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
Hi,
We went to my son physician again for the same problem. He also suggested to continue 'Zyrtec' for few more months. He also mentioned not to worry about using 'Zyrtec' for long time as it will not reach brain.
We were keep asking the reasons for the cough and he mentioned it could be due to high levels of 'histamine' in his body. It is hard to identify exact reason for 'histamine' but it can go over the period is what he mentioned. 'Zyrtec' can stop or disable the impact of 'histamine' in body. He also mentioned that 'Zyrtec' cannot control other issues like if any problem in lungs or so if that is the reason for the cough. As cough is getting controlled by 'Zyrtec' only, he said 'histamine' could be the problem.
Need your help in understanding more about 'histamine'.
@windwalker @pfists @jenblalock @g3smith60 @kaystrand @irene5 @bassman
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Some very common allergens that make our little ones release histamine are: pillows that are not covered by an allergy proof, zippered covering, mattress, box springs, same thing. All collect dust. Curtains, bedspreads, rugs, carpet. All collect dust mites.
Peanuts and peanut butter, eggs, strawberries, wheat products, fish. You could try keeping a food diary for your little one. To give a daily account of the foods he eats. Sometimes this helps your Pediatrician figure out what allergies to test for.
I myself am not only allergic to common foods, but trees, grasses, plants....the list goes on and on. At some point He or She will want to test your little love for allergies
Good luck! Take good care and let me (and us) know how you are doing.
Mamacita