Sinusitis or Congestion: Infant
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Sinusitis
Asked by D.P. from Chicago
on April 24, 2009
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Other than antibiotics, what has worked when the baby has a cold that continues longer than 10 days and is diagnosed as sinus infection? Any ideas?
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- Keep everything rinsed. Use some Melaleuca oil in a steam inhalation. I use this for myself and my 13 mo. old daughter and it works wonders. The Mel. oil has natura...
- My suggestion is take your baby to see a ENT ( EAR NOSE AND THROAT) Doctor secialist at childrens Memorial hospital. they are really good my daughter and son see Dr.Sh...
- Try a variety of sinus rinsing. We use saline drops a few times a day as prevention, but when my son gets a cold/sinus infection, we add SinuCleanse for kids and the ...
Colds and Medicine
Asked by A.S. from Albany
on April 4, 2009
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My 18 month old has a really bad cough, we have been to the doctors. She is up most of the night coughing. What are parents doing? I broke down and bought some coug...
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- I would suggest: 1) a humidifier for her room at night. I like the Crane ones (they look like pigs, frogs, pandas, etc.) They run about $20 at Target or Bed Bath & B...
- Hi - have you tried non-medicated nose drops ? Sometimes that helps move things. With my older boy (just 5) i give him a spoonful of honey if he has coughs taht keep h...
- no cough medicine. a few years ago those were labeled as unsafe for children under 6 years old. and they don't help. i am surprised the pediatrician hasn't given you a...
Cold Medicine
Asked by T.H. from Bismarck
on February 22, 2011
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Any suggestions on what I can give my just turning 2 year old son for his cold? He has a runny nose, a little bit of a cough, and is congested. I can tell he is not ...
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- Call your doctor and ask if you can give him some. No meds without dr. approval first.
- Honey is awesome for allergies.. But make sure it is local honey. However, it is not allergy season.... so.... There is really nothing else to do for him other tha...
- my doc says honey for the cough if they are over 12 months, you can also use a humdifier to help with the breathing.
Congestion
Asked by T.L. from Redding
on January 6, 2008
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Does anyone have any recommendations on how to clear up congestion in the chest/lungs? I've heard of steam?
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- I use a natural chest rub from Gaia Herbs brand from Artesian Health Foods. I rub in on their chest, back, and the bottoms of their feet and put socks on them. It seem...
- yah steam works really well, my 5 month old had a lot of congestion recently and I hate giving medicine to my kids unless I've tried every natural remedy I know, anywa...
- Yes, I would get some of the vicks vapor tablets for the shower. Sit in the bathroom for a good 10-20 minutes. I would repeat this once a day until clear. I also no...
Congestion in a Baby
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on February 1, 2012
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I am a grandmother! My stepson has a 1 month old baby girl. Things are very different now compared to when my children were babies. For example I used baby powder on a...
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- Generally, water is not recommended until 6 mos (regardless of FF or BF). There are several reasons why it can be harmful, and in extreme cases, fatal. Read this: ...
- I used saline drops right before feeding when my babies were congested. This helped them at least be able to eat.
- They can squirt saline in the nose, and use the bulb suction thing in their nose while nursing if needed. Also, putting them in a steamy bathroom can help get that gun...
Congestion
Asked by T.A. from Kansas City
on November 5, 2007
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My 4 month old has really put me through the ringer the last couple of days. He started out vomiting on Thursday. After 2 trips to the doctor (Thursday and Friday) a...
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- Mine congested too, no throwing up, but for the congestion and coughing, my son and I sit in the bathroom, door closed, shower running on pure hot and add a "Shower So...
- I'd recommend using a humidifier and saline drops in your baby's nose. Good luck, it sounds really rough.
- this sounds crazy, but rub vicks on his little feet and put socks on them... It works within 15 min of putting it on and he wont rub it with his hands with the socks o...
In Need of a Good Congestion Medicine for 5 Mo. Old
Asked by N.J. from Chicago
on June 24, 2007
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My 5 month old went to the Dr. last week due to a cough and congestion. Turns out his ears were red inside so the Dr. put him on antibiotics, nasal medicine and some ...
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- It's not recommended to give babies decongestant at such a young age. WHat is recommended is a vaporizer in the room to loosen up the congestion and also giving nasal...
- Honestly, do not give your 5 month old any over the counter cold medicine without consulting your pediatrician. A lot of research suggests that it's not good practice...
- I think at that age he is still to little for alot of over the counter stuff I know the tylenol congestion works but if he is on all the other stuff you might be over ...
Needing a Good Congestion Medicine for 5 Mo. Old
Asked by N.J. from Chicago
on June 24, 2007
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My 5 month old went to the Dr. last week due to a cough and congestion. Turns out his ears were red inside so the Dr. put him on antibiotics, nasal medicine and some ...
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- When is it that you can start using Benadryl? 6 months? I think I started a month early with my daughter because she had so many colds, but you should ask your docto...
- I agree with Cindy, there is nothing you can give him. In fact the FDA is conducting a study on all cold medicine for infants and toddlers because they have been linke...
- You really shouldn't use cold medicines on babies. Some babies died a few years ago from them and they aren't studied in kids that young. We run a warm mist humidif...
Congestion
Asked by C.M. from Charleston
on December 1, 2008
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my daughter is two months old. when she first went to the doctor, told them that I was a little worried about the congestion that I was hearing. Like when she was dri...
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- We've done colloidal silver in a nebulizer and it worked well for us. even for pnuemonia....cured it. Love it!
- Hi C., I hate to tell you this but there is no such thing as "newborn" congestion. Congestion is simply that. What type of laundry detergent do you use? Is there bl...
- I don't have a suggestion as to what the problem is but I will say is you think there is a problem and don't like the answer your Dr gives you, DO NOT hesitate to get ...
How to handle infant congestion?
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on February 24, 2008
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My 5 month old son has been constantly congested for 2 months, and it has turned into two ear infections so far. He carries a fever of 100 - 102 with it, and it has on...
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- Hi S., While you are in the process of finding out what is causing the congestion, a few more suggestions to try to help alleviate some of the discomfort is to elevat...
- Do you have animals? My oldest was sick like that also and we had two furry dogs in the house. Turns out he is very allergic to pet dander and as soon as we moved the ...
- Have you asked your doctor about brething treatments? My daughter had very similar things happen when she was really young and they put her on breathing treatments and...
