Cough & Cold: Myself, Singulair

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Your Opinions on Singulair

I have a 5 yr old daughter who gets a wicked cough a few times a year. This past trip to the ped he suggested we start her on 4 mg of Singulair. My husband is asthmatic and the ped feels that there is a possibility that she may be diagnosed later in life with asthma. She is considered at risk because she has had upper respiratory issues a few times this past winter. My question is that I've heard both good and bad about this medication and I am just concerned. Most of the issues involve behavioral outbursts and children becoming more...

Singulair and Nasonex

My 8 year old son has had a persistent cough for about 7 weeks or so. I...

Anyone's Child on Singulair Pkgs?

Hello..The doctor has prescribed Singulair for both of my girls because they...

Son Wakes with Stuffy Nose

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Always Stuffy Nose

My 2 1/2 year old daughter has been having this stuffy nose problem for past...

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Son with Asthma Has Persistent Croup Sounding Cough?

My son is 3 1/2 and was recently diagnosed with asthma and allergies (outdoor pollens). I have noticed over the past year whenever he comes down with a cold, it is accompanied by a "croup" sounding cough that lasts for a few days. I am thinking this croup sound I hear is due to his asthma. Does anyone else have kids with coughs that sound like croup? He is currently taking Zyrtec which has managed his runny nose, but not his cough. The doctor recently prescribed Singulair for his asthma, but I don't like what I am reading about the side...