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Advice on How to Unclog a Stuffy Nose
Asked by J.B. from Fayetteville
on February 17, 2007
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My 3 month old is pretty congested. I've been putting saline drops in her nose and giving her Triaminic thin strips decongestant. Is there anything else I can do so sh...
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- Also try a cool mist humidifier in the babies room. It works some for mine. It won't completely get rid of it though.
- I recently had an ENT tell us to stop the decongestant as it can cause liver problems and loses its effectiveness. Use a humidifier. Especially in the winter months wh...
- Check out www.trianglemommies.com! They will offer you the advice that you need!
3-Month-old Congested Since Birth
Asked by M.G. from Chicago
on November 18, 2009
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My 3-month-old went to a pediatric ENT (ear, nose and throat) Dr. last month. He checked out OK, but with swollen adnoids. I was told to use saline drops, etc. He al...
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- It does sound really familiar (my younger son, who is now 5.) I don't really have any advice although I agree that you may find as he gets older that a nighttime antih...
- My now 12 month old had the same problem from birth. We consulted a pulmonary specialist at Children's and he said it was weak vocal cords and he should grow out of i...
- Will have to agree with the allergy post. There is something that is causing this reaction. Are you nursing or bottle feeding. Many kids have milk allergies as well...
My 6 Month Old Had Been Wheezing and Coughing Since Birth Need Some Advice
Asked by C.G. from Sacramento
on June 12, 2010
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This is my third child, the first that I tried nursing. I had to stop nursing when he was a month old becuase he became very jondice and his bilirubin levels were a 9....
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- I really understand being caught between wanting to trust your doctors but feeling frightened by what's going on with your child. I have 2 kids with severe asthma (th...
- My first thought was whooping cough (pertussis), but I'm sure there are many possibilities. Absolutely press the doctors for more tests, referrals, answers, diagnosis...
- I would get a 2nd opinion. If you think it's not normal go with you gut. Good luck.
One Month Old Very Stuffy
Asked by C.R. from Medford
on May 26, 2007
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i have a baby girl whowas born on 4-20-07 .. we came home from the hospital 2 days later.. eversince we been here at my house shes had a stuffy nose.. n a little cough...
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- Hi C., I have a 6 month old boy who has had a stuffy nose his since born. His always was worse at night, although now it is better but not gone. What I did is put a...
- It sounds like allergies, do you have pets as in cats? You may want to try an air purifier, they are kind of spendy but may be helpful. My allergist was the one who ...
- When we brought our son home from the hospital, we were told to expect some runny nose and a little coughing...that it's a normal "newborn thing". I don't remember it...
What's the Problem with My Newborn??
Asked by S.P. from Salt Lake City
on April 19, 2010
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I'm new to the mom thing, this is my first baby she is 4 weeks old. She has had really bad congestion tons of mucos in the back of her throat that started a couple of ...
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- HI-- I know you have a lot here. A few things. It sounds like a food allergy to me (as both my boys had them). Most reflex in babies is either physical---it's call...
- Wow--you have a bazillion responses! So I'll be brief... everything you've mentioned sounds like reflux. Does she choke and gag while breastfeeding? If so, she migh...
- Sounds a lot like reflux to me too! We had similar problems and one piece of advice that I can give you is to make sure that she is never flat on her back as this aggr...
Is It Normal for Newborns to Be Congested?
Asked by M.R. from Los Angeles
on April 30, 2011
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My son is about to be one month old on Tuesday. Since we brought him home he's been congested. Is this normal? We've been using saline drops, nasal aspirator and cool ...
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- My son also went through this when he was 1 month. I just assumed that he had a bit of a cold. It cleared up after about three weeks. Elevating his head just slight...
- Extremely normal, because their nasal passages aren't fully formed yet and also their immune systems are not as developed. The other moms gave great ideas.
- One of the other things to consider is his birth. Some obs and mws are moving away from vigorous suctioning at birth with the idea that the irritation is less ideal t...
Help for a 10 Week Old W/ Stuffy Nose
Asked by S.B. from Atlanta
on April 15, 2008
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Please help me, if you can!! My 10 week old son has had a stuffy nose for over a week now. I have been running the humidifier with tea tree oil, using saline drops a...
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- Hi S.! I would suggest using a non petroleum vapor rub. You can find these at natrual food/health stores or www.NorthernEssence.com has a really good one. I would al...
- Vicks makes a vapor rub for babies. Try that, and take him in the bathroom and turn on the shower really hot let it steam up the room and let him sit in the bathroom w...
- It sounds like you are doing everything just right,the only other thing I could think of was to try the vapor baby washs it is made by johnson and johnson and is made ...
11 1/2 Month Old and Cold Meds??
Asked by T.L. from Columbia
on November 3, 2010
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my 11 1/2 month old has had re-occuring colds since birth (she got one before we left the hospital) well this time its worse then all the others.... for the past 2 mor...
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- Have you taken her to the pediatrician? Taken her temperature? She may have a sinus infection, strep throat or an ear infection requiring antibiotics. If she's letharg...
- It really just has to work itself out, giving her meds for a cold will not help if it is just a cold. I know it doesnt help her feel better. Try these and see if they ...
- Take your baby to the pediatrician - or maybe a new pediatrician. It is not normal that a baby has so many colds. Has anyone considred severe allergies? Is three sm...
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.
6 Month Old Chronically Congested! Help!
Asked by B.B. from San Diego
on July 14, 2008
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My 6 month old DD has literally been congested since birth. At 4 weeks old the docs diagnosed her with dairy and soy protein allergy. Once I cut out all dairy and soy ...
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- Hi B., My son is 9 months old and has been congested off and on (more on!) since he was 2 months old. It started out as a cold and then his breathing became very c...
- awe your poor daughter. have you tried childrens benadryl (i found that it cleared my daughters nose up well and her dr okayed it). my daughter is 16mo and takes 3/4 t...
- My son is almost 3 and has reflux. We knew he had it as a baby but thought he "grew" out of it. At about 15months he developed a REALLY bad seal barking cough and a st...
