5 month old with a cough
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In Need of a Good Congestion Medicine for 5 Mo. Old
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 ...
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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 ...
What causes my 18 months old to cough without a cold?
My 18 month old has just developed a "rattly" cough but has no other symptoms. ... I have 2 little boys, ages 3 and 5 and I use the Boiron homeopaths for ...
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- Hi K., I know I'm late responding but I always run the cold air humidifier when my son has a cold. It helps keep the stuffiness down and it keeps his airways moist. ...
- I too try to be natural and my son had a cough for months, it felt like, with no other symptoms. It did subside. I use homeopathic Briar Rose to help fend off cold an...
- Is he a mouth breather or a nose breather, you can tell is his mouth open alot, it might be he has a dry throat, or allergies , just to be sure doctors check up should...
Can I Give My 11 1/2 Month Old OTC Cough Medicine - HELP!!
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... Can I Give My 11 1 /2 Month Old OTC Cough Medicine - HELP!! My daughter was diagnosed on Monday ...
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- Be careful with OTC meds. It's too easy to overmedicate children. Keep Vicks rubbed on her chest and back with a t-shirt over..snug and warm clothing. Get a vaporizer,...
- I feel for you, as my son just has a nasty cold. What I heard was that in little kids, cold meds do not help-at all. What about Vick's Baby Rub on her chest, steamin...
- I wuold not recommend OTC meds for croup- it does not help or make it better one bit which is one of the main reasons these meds were taken off of the shelves. You co...
My Baby Has Been Coughing for 5 Weeks - Help!
I brought my 5 month old to the doctor the beginning of January because she had been sick with a nasty cough since the middle of December. ...
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- If she's in daycare than her constant colds are normal. My daughter had a was constantly sick and constant runny nose her entire infant-preschool years. Totally stunk....
- My baby is also 5 months old and had been coughing since Nov. on and off. The doc didnt seem concerned at his 4 month check up, but then recently it started getting ba...
- Apparently whooping cough is making a return, and is very hard to diagnose, seeing how the Doc doesn't usually hear the worst of the cough. If possible, try to record...
Soothing a Cough
I give it to my seven month old boy for a cough whenever he started hacking away . .... and cover with socks, that the cough should go away within 5 min. ...
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- I have no idea if this really works, but just read in an email that if you apply a generous amount of Vicks Vapor Rub to the soles of the feet, at bedtime, and cover w...
- My 20 month-old daughter had a lingering cough after a cold, just like your daughter. We would put honey on a large spoon and drizzle lemon juice on top. I was amazed ...
- My daughter is almost 3 and has suffered coughs all winter. We found that a spoonful of local honey (apparently honey from local pollens is better for your immune sys...
20 Month Old with a 3-4 Week Cough
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) .... Bewilldered Mom with 4 Month Old Son and Chronic Coughing ...
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- A little late in responding; however, my son, 19months, had the same issue for 9 weeks. We did all the tests, took all the above medication until I refused the last p...
- Hi K.! the cough could be from many things...but I would look at any potential allergens. If he has clear mucus, it sounds like he is not "sick", but could have post...
- Hi K., It sounds like your baby may have a food allergy. Does he have some minor digestion problems as well? You can do some research of your own on this topic. ...
9 Month Old with Cough -- Should I Worry?
Read all 6 responses: "My 9 month old son has recently developed a cough. ... ( Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ...
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- When my son turned 9 months last month, he had a strange little cough. It followed some nasal congestion. We used the vaporizor at night, and that may have helped. ...
- Hello. We usually see a cough as the last symptom of a cold that includes runny nose. Even with allergies, we see the presence of runny nose that in turns provoques c...
- Dear K R, It sure sounds like you have your hands full girl. I'm not a doctor, just a mother of two lovely daughters. I wouldn't worry about the cough unless it stays ...
Ideas for My 15 Month Old's Cough
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... Ideas for My 15 Month Old's Cough. Hi all, My son (15 months) woke up with a nasty cough this ...
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- If it's the first day- just give him plenty of extra fluids and hugs and attention. Try raising the end of this mattress when he sleeps. Otherwise... please skip the...
- A humidifier and either Boiron or Hyland's childrens cough remedies (homeopathic, not a drug, no side effects, try Whole Foods, Rite Aid, or Stop & Shop, they have them)
- I would recommend: Olba's Cough Syrup - It is herbal, so it's safe for children. http://olbas.com/olbascoughsyrup.htm Blueberry Juice - very high in antioxidants. T...
4 Year Old with Terminal Cough!
I am 35 and 5 months along, dang I wish I was 25 if ya know what I mean. ... Bewilldered Mom with 4 Month Old Son and Chronic Coughing ...
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- Are you sure it is not Asthma? Mine gets a terrible cough that sounds "cogested" every time she has a cold and FINALLY (when she was hospitalized for low oxygen levels...
- I know exactly what you're going through. I have a 1 year old that goes through the same thing. However, I do have a natural remedie that has helped my little guy. I...
- Until you get him to the Dr. you might want to try corn syrup. I read online that it is a natural remedy to loosen phlegm and it helps with congestion. I have not trie...
Six-month-old with Cough
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... Six-month-old with Cough. My precious six month old little boy has his first ear infection, ...
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- I took my 3-1/2 month old son to a chiropractic internist (kind of like a holistic medical doctor) about a month and a half ago for a general baby check which was free...
- We have chronic lung issues in my home, with both my babies. The nebulizer is not a miracle cure for ending the cough. What it is doing is open the airways to help t...
- My daughter just went thru a week and a half with a horrible cough. We did the breathing treatments Thursday to Sunday and by Monday the cough was completely gone! The...
