Bronchiolitis: Saline Drops
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Bronchiolitis
Asked by K.O. from New York
on January 30, 2010
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Hi moms-
My 5 month old had developed bronchiolitis. She is really stuffy and keeps coughing. As a result she's not sleeping well. I know that it's a virus and we mu...
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- My son had this when he was 3 months old. I feel for you! It's terrible! Our doctor gave us a nebulizer and albuteral for him to be used every 4 hours. I don't th...
- Hi K., I have put a little ground up alfalfa and vitamin C in a bit of juice or water. But make sure your doctor is ok with it. Are you using the little bulb syring...
- Look on the bottle and/or ask your doctor, but Vick's Vaporub makes a Baby Vicks version that I've used on both of my boys when they were infants. I'm pretty sure I us...
2 1/2 Month Old with Bronchiolitis
Asked by M.T. from Oklahoma City
on February 9, 2007
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I'm not sure if I spelled it right, but we took my 2 month old to the doctor with a very bad cold and cough. He said she had bronchiolitis. Can anyone tell me what I c...
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- Hi M.- I am a pediatric chiropractor in Kansas, and a "survivor" of bronchiolitis at 4 months old. I wish my parents had known then what we know now... Of cours...
- My daughter had that at 5months she is now 6 months. Syring her nose. And when she coughs my peditrician also recommended turning her over and patting her on the back ...
- I know it sounds horrible, but take the blue syringe they gave you in the hospital and suck it out that way. My daughter is 2 and they just had me do it to her. It sou...
Best Medicine for 6 Month Old
Asked by W.W. from Houston
on December 8, 2008
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My 6 month old has a runny nose and a cough for the third time this year. The first and second time I took her to the pediatrician she told me to give her saline drop...
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- There's not much you can do. (Castor Oil will only make her stools runny, which she probably already has with all the mucous in her system). She's too young for any o...
- My daughter is 3 and for the first two years we dealt with the same thing. You need to let it runs its course. Her immune system will get stronger. This year my daught...
- vicks baby rub works great, johnson's vapor bath, I have found decongestion drops (not just saline) for infants at babies are us. Is she a big baby or small one? My so...
Remedies for Congestion in a Newborn
Asked by L.W. from Houston
on March 28, 2008
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My son is six weeks old and has had problems with congestion for a few weeks, but it seems to be getting worse. I use saline drops and try to clean his nose several ti...
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- We had this problem with my daughter starting at 3 weeks and unfortunately we tried everything and it resolved itself by about 2 1/2 months. What we tried was: - s...
- have you talked to your pediatrician? We had a similar problem and we used ayr saline gel w/ aloe very applied w/ a q tip. We also didn't use his nasal asparator much...
- When my children were congested I would put campophenique on their pillow. Touch your fingertip to the open bottle and dab on each side of where their head lays - that...
Sick 6 Month Old!
Asked by A.J. from Chicago
on January 30, 2008
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My poor 6 mo daughter has a nasty cold. I'm not sure where she got it from, but I just heard that her 8 mo cousin is also sick and we spent a lot of time together 2 w...
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- A. ~ Suggest that you don’t give her any ‘other’ meds for the next 48 hours- if she does not improve call the peds office back and tell them all the systems an...
- Sometimes you need to let the cold run it's course. Sure, the symptoms probably sound terrible but I bet it is worse for you than it is for her. You've done all th...
- My 2.5 yr old and 4 month old just got over this nasty cold bug that is going around (as well as I got it too). It takes a good 2 weeks to get out of the system. Same...
Seeking Advice on Persistent (Chronic?) Cough in Infants
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2009
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I am dealing with a situation that is not improving and would like to get some advice from moms with similar problem.
I was a stay-home mom until our son turned 4.5 m...
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- Sounds more like asthma. Is it possible to send him to grandma's or you work from home for a few weeks to see if his condition clears up? Could be allergic to someth...
- Just two quick thoughts -- Did the doctor recommend the warm mist humidifier? We always use cool mist, on our doctor's recommendation (though our child does not have t...
- We have had similar challenges with a persistent and strong cough. What has worked for us: albuterol to open up the lungs, and singulair for children to dry up the muc...
Life with an Asthma Kid - Is It Asthma?
Asked by P.R. from Fort Myers
on May 2, 2008
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Hi Ladies, I am somewhat new to this site, but am very impressed with it and am remaining active on it. That being said, I wanted to share my experience and see if an...
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- The natural mineral Bromaline is a mucus fighter. Look into it at your local health food store. Worked awesome for my son & husband. Seek natural remedies, all that...
- Hello, I also have a child with some health problems. She is not diagnosed as asthmatic but has had many breathing issues. I am sure you see Dr. Favario, if not ...
- I know a few others mentioned it - but I would definitely rule out Cystic Fibrosis. My best friend has it and you want to know asap if that is the case. Good Luck, R.
Should My 12 Week Old Take Amoxicillin for Cough???
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on April 20, 2009
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My 12 week old son went to the Dr. this morning bc he's had a runny nose and has also began coughing. He could barely sleep last night and pretty much needs to be held...
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- You need to trust your doctor. You might want to find one that you believe in a little more. This is a start of a long relationship.
- Kara, Most Dr's give an antibiotic or some other prescription because most parents are expecting it, not necessarily that they need it. I believe that's the reason...
- Hello Kara! I'm writing after you already posted an update, but I thought I would mention the Neti-pot to you for future bouts with congestion/cough. The Neti-pot c...
Icky Cough
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on October 24, 2007
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My 4 month old son has a really icky cough. It sounds like he has a lot of congestion in his chest. It seems like his cough is full of phlegm...I'm pretty sure I gav...
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- I've been going through the same thing with my 4 month old. He hasn't had a fever and his eating isn't really affected, but the doctor said he had bronchiolitis. They ...
- I put a thin layer of Vic Vaporub on the bottom of his feet and the cover them with socks (especially at night when he's going to bed) and it helps to take the cough a...
- I use the warm mist humidifier from vicks that allows you to add a vicks or kas solution that has that Vicks smell that helps my dauther with her cough and congestion...
Toddler with a Cough
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on January 23, 2011
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My 15 month old has runny noise and very occasional cough, less than once an hour and it sounds bad. She woke a few times but not too bad last 2 nights. She is a littl...
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- I would try to place a humidifer in her room while she is sleeping. It could be dry in the house and making her throat a little sore. Also try to give her more water...
- I would call first thing on monday morning unless she gets worse. she could have an ear infection and the post nasal drip will make her cough. give her a nice warm bat...
- Could be many things from teething (my son would get a runny nose, cough and low grade fever every time) to allergies to a mild cold. Sounds like the cough might be f...
