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6 Month Old with Sinus Congestion
Asked by M.G. from Atlanta
on March 2, 2009
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My 6 month old son CONSTANTLY has horrible sinus congestion. The Peds tell us to continue with saline drops and the nasal aspirator. Well, I do that about 5-8 times ...
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- Breatmilk does have antibioics in it and y pediatrition even recommended that dropping it it thier ear or eye can clear up infecton.
- Ask your pediatrician if you could give benadryl to help with the congestion. I know they believe that kids don't have seasonal allergies until 2 or older but my daugh...
- The back of the throat means drainage from sinus, which could be from the saline drops. Continue it though, as it does help - it would be worse without them. Also ge...
My 7 Month Old Is Sick! NEED to VENT!
Asked by S.L. from Richmond
on December 9, 2007
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My 7 month old little boy is sick with a really bad cold and he won't sleep at all at night when he normally sleeps from 9-9:30 at night til 8-8:30 in the morning. I a...
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- this probably isnt much help, but did you talk to your doctor about the possibility of your child having rsv. It would make your child sicker than just a cold and the...
- I would try a new doctor. There's got to be something that you can do. Three and a half weeeks is way to long.
- Trust me...it's good to vent about things. It makes you feel so much better in the end. :-) Anyways, unfortunately I have been in your situation and it kind of sucks...
7 Month Old Twins Have Colds, Refuse Nasal Aspirator Bulb
Asked by H.R. from Chicago
on September 4, 2008
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My 7 month old baby twins have come down with colds and have congested & runny noses. It's so clear that they have phlegm in their noses, but FREAK OUT when I try to ...
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- Hello, My 10 month old does the same thing. Last time she had a cold I found putting her in a warm bath really lossened up the congestion. It was much easier to w...
- I used saline drops in her nose and that helped her to loosen things up. Also I agree with the warm bath. I added some of the vapor bath (Johnson & Johnson).
- Hi H., Sounds like you have your hands full! My son (now 17 months) is still like that! When I was alone, I always put my son on the changing table to get more leve...
What Could Be Causing 10-Month Old to Have Congestion/runny Nose So Often?
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on January 22, 2009
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My almost 10 month old son has yet ANOTHER round of congestion/runny nose. I would say about 60-70% of the time since he was born he's had this congestion/runny nose t...
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- My oldest daughter was this way her first 2yrs of life. We were at the Drs office at least every 2-3 weeks...it was crazy! She did have constant ear infections, upper ...
- I would get a second opinion from another doctor. True, babies can get a lot of colds and that could be the reason for all the frequent congestion and runny nose, but...
- I agree with the advice already given about checking out possible allergens in the home. Q: Are you nursing? When I was nursing my boys, I wish I had made the conn...
Best Ways to Treat Congestion in 3 Month Old
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on March 25, 2008
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Hi Mamas! I need some help. I will be returning to work on Thursday and my little one has a cold. I took him to the doctor last Thursday and they assured me it was jus...
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- have you tried saline nose spray? that works really well to get the congestion softened enough to get it out with the bulb. also, I put a humidifier in my kids' ro...
- What I use to do was put up a vaporizer/humidifier and let it run all the time and also use triaminic syrup. I don't even know if they still make it. I also would ru...
- My 3 month old son has been suffering similar conditions, I have already taken him to the doctor and recieved a prescription for liquid sudafed. I am not very comforta...
Is This Mucus Normal? My Doctor Blew It Off.
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on November 22, 2006
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Last night my eight month old son suddenly became extremely congested. I used the nasal aspirator so he could breath well enough to nurse. All night he snored, choked,...
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- My son is 13 mo. old and has had manny colds and drainage due to teething. My doc and his assistant always tell me to run a humidifier every night whether he is havin...
- I suggest you get a second opinion. If it is worrying more, I'd rather be feeling good about it rather than wondering. I hope all works out.
- I was told my many doctors that anytime the mucus is not clear to be leery of a sinus infection.. My son used to have at least one a year until he turned 3. I would ge...
Severe Nasal Congestion
Asked by N.T. from Los Angeles
on June 13, 2008
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My (almost) 1 year old is sick with a nasty cold yet again. I have tried saline nasal spray and the nasal aspirator, both of which work, but make her cry. A vicious ...
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- Hi N., I hate to sound like there might be a problem. I sit on the board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Guild of Orange County. Has she been tested for cystic ...
- Several people have mentioned the cool mist humidifier, but I've found a vaporizer, which gives off warm mist, to be more helpful. However, if you're in very warm weat...
- A humidifier might help. It seemed to help my son.
