A.T. asks from Bethel Springs, TN on January 28, 2008
Coughing and Gaging
When my daughter was born, we were told in the hospital that she had an overactive gag reflex. I have had the same problem all of my life and her pediatrician has said that it was nothing to worry about. My daughter is now 2 months old, and she fusses and coughs during every bottle. This has just started in the last 2 weeks. It seems to have gotten worse over the past couple of days. My daughter has always been good about taking her bottle, but now she leaves at least 2 ounces. Last night it seemed like she had something hung in her throat and was fussy all night long. We suctioned her mouth and tried burping several times. This morning after her bottle she had some projectile spit up and coughed and gag several times after that. She sounds a little congested and now has a dry cough. Could she possibly have a touch of a cold or could it be acid reflux or the gag reflex causing this? Should we take her to the doctor or wait a day or two and see what happens or wait until her 4 month check up to address this problem with her doctor?
So What Happened?™
Went to the doctor on Tuesday. She has RSV. Oxygen level was 98, dr said that was good. Going back tomorrow to be checked again. Dr did not give any med, just said saline nose drops. Any suggestions? We have been putting vicks vapor rub on her feet, that helps w/ the cough and giving her pedialyte when she doesn't want her bottle to avoid dehydration.
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G.E. answers from Texarkana on February 03, 2008
Does she have a fever? I would think that if it was something majorly serious she would have a fever.
P.B. answers from Memphis on February 04, 2008
L. answers from Mobile on January 29, 2008
Hi A.,
I only have a minute, but...call the doc! First, they are used to first-time moms, and projectile vomiting is always something to call about. Mine was somewhat of a gagger/spitter uper, but she did get Rotavirus when she was little and that caused this kind of vomiting (though I've heard they vaccinate for this now). In any case, if you notice a change for the worse, call! This is why the docs make the big bucks. ;-)
L.
D.S. answers from Fayetteville on January 31, 2008
I would try mixing a little orange juice in water and giving it to her in a bottle. The juice is very nutritious, the acid may help cut the mucous and also help balance high alkaline level.
Hope this helps.
J.M. answers from Nashville on January 29, 2008
A., that sounds suspiciously like reflux. Both of my children dealt with it. One had it until she was 2 and the other had it until he was 1. I deal a lot with children who have a history of reflux and definately recommend you bring this up to your pediatrician. A little medication could make a bright future for your little one. I have a website with a link to info on reflux. You are welcome to check it out. Please dont hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Good luck!
J.
www.jennifermcveyslp.com
A.X. answers from Tulsa on January 29, 2008
We had a similar problem. After much frustration, we finally discovered/concluded that she had a reflux problem. Luckily, she didn't actually throw up too much. (I think she did the projectile stuff when she overate/ate too fast) We spent some time in the ER because of it and she did get dehydrated, so watch out for that. Talk with the dr. about it. After a few months, we were able to give DD Maalox 10 minutes before each feeding, which apparently cut down on the discomfort and allowed her to eat. Your reflux problem may be more severe in that she's coughing etc. I'd ask the dr. about a possible reflux problem though.
Just as a side note, this also meant that DD couldn't eat solid foods as soon as most kids either.
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