are some lingering symptoms expected?

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I have a 7 year old daughter with OCD with fear of germs and getting

sick (with vomitting type illness). She has been on Luvox (50 mg/day)

and CBT since January and doing much better. She stil has some

lingering symptoms at least 3-4 times a week.

She will cover her mouth by pulling her shirt up over it when she is

in public and sees someone she " thinks " could have germs. She has

some odd looking breathing rituals that she thinks will help her

breathe " cleaner " air.

I am wondering if this is common to see these symptoms lingering or do

most OCD children get symptom free?

Does anyone that is now " past " all this have any experience they can

share.

Thanks,

Walter