Two year old has a constant runny stuffy nose. ENT doc said has big adenoids that should shrink.Suggestions?

Question

We have tried Zyrtec, Nasonex, antibiotics. I don't know what else do. The docs don't seem to know either. I just want to stop the constant running.

Answer 1

I would have him/her allergy tested or have his/her adenoids removed if that doesn't help. If you get him/her allergy tested and they react stongly, they probably have to get allergy shots every couple of weeks.

Answer 2

Have you done an allergy test?  My guess is its to do with allergies.  Even the best meds wont help that much if the patient is still being exposed to the allergens.

Answer 3

It is possible that your baby is lactose intolerant or even wheat intolerant ...  food allergies can and do play havoc with our immune systems buddy and it is truly amazing how much difference avoiding foods to which you are intolerant will make to your energy, health & vitality  ......Goat's milk would perhaps be an option for you....... Get a liquid calcium & vitamin D3 rich supplement (easiest to assimilate) to ensure your baby gets all his / her calcium on a daily basis .......... you can get them especially formulated for children this young ........and pump up their intake of fresh fish such as salmon and tuna and leafy and green vegies & carrotts & fresh fruits~ the vegies are rich in both calcium and protein and the fish are rich in EFA's, calcium and vitamin D (the vitamin D is essential for effective calcium absorption)........ ♥

The calcium found in vegies and fruits has a greater impact on bone health than calcium from dairy products anyways.... a study published in The Americal Journal of clinical nutrition (2002) found that a high intake of vegies and fruits has a positive impact on bone health, but dairy did not. Dairy products contain animal proteins, which speed the elimination of calcium from the body and make it more acidic. This can cause calcium to leach from the bones and cause problems with magnesium (essential for healthy nerve and muscle functioning and for heart health ~ known as the antistress mineral) absorption, leading to osteoporosis. In addition, we absorb only 30 percent of the calcium found in milk, compared to 40 to 70 percent of the calcium found in vegies and fruits.

Cow's milk contains proteins that are difficult for humans to digest; when these undigested proteins enter the lower digestive system, they putrefy and cause digestive problems. Dairy products encourage the production of excess mucus in the body, burdening the respiratory, digestive and immune systems. Not surprisingly, when you ditch the milk and dairy people more often than not experience markedly fewer colds and sinus & respiratory infections.

Lactose intolerance can cause acid reflux, alternating bouts of constipation & diahorrea and will also lead to a compromised digestive system thus laying the groundwork for a body which is extremely susceptible to developing nose, throat, sinus, ear, bronchial, bladder and other infections as well....... Other symptoms your baby  may be suffering from are mucous in the stools, bloating and cramping, digestive troubles such as constipation, belching and burping, gassiness and wet f*arting (sorry, no other way to say it), ribbony and stringy shaped bowel movements or rabbit pellet shaped movements are all symptoms of lactose intolerance..........  achy bones, insomnia, headaches and irritability and moodiness are all also symptoms of calcium deficiency which can surface due to lactose intolerance.......  that is, your calcium absorption being hindered by your inability to digest the calcium rich foods you are eating such as milk and dairy.

The antiobiotics will have destroyed the good flora in your baby's gut so go to the health food store and see if they can supply you with a good quality protiotic in a powdered form for your baby to drink ...........  i'm not sure if they have them for children so young but i supplement my 8 year olds diet with a probiotic as she is also lactose intolerant.......  a good quality probiotic supplement will ensure efficient digestion.

Take your baby to a fully qualified Naturopath and get professional guidance mate ......... please.

I know that it's distressing when your little one is so young but really and truly, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by trying this out ............. i sincerely do wish you the very best of health & vitality ♥

hope this helps u

peace 2 u

Answer 4

My only suggestion is Allergies.  From outdoors, or pets. Could be indoor allergies such as dust.