my son is almost 4months old and he has had a bad cough for aor about 2&a half months.I took him to my clinic and they it waqs just a cold and presribed pediacare.Then maybe a monmth goes by and he doesn't get better so i take hime to urgent care (hospital) and they say and prescibe the same thing that has not worked what should i do?
2006-09-28 23:48:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He needs to go to an actual pediatrician or a Children's Hospital ER or Urgent Care. The ones around here give way better service then regular hospitals do. When you go, don't let them just give you the OTC med and send you on your way, stand up and demand more. No cold should last this long.
2006-09-28 23:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by channielynn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and keep at them until you get some action. Even a healthy adult should be concerned if a cold doesn't clear up in a few weeks, and babies are so delicate. Don't let yourself be fobbed off just because people are overworked - they might be tired and busy but your little boy is sick and suffering.
2006-09-29 06:57:21 · answer #2 · answered by TC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should find a better doctor or take himback to the same one to fine out for sure.
he may just have allergies they make a over the counter allergie medication for kids you may wanna try that and see if it helps
good luck
2006-09-29 07:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by Candi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the US and on medicaid contact me through my profile. He needs to get away from the clinic he's going to and see a private doctor. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, my baby was on medicaid and not getting good medical treatment. Thankfully someone told us how to get him in to a private doctor! It's like medicaid, but a better plan.
2006-09-29 07:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a humidifier. Or maybe he is allergic to something. Ask the doctor to do a couple of tests.
2006-09-29 06:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by Slk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a children's hospital in your area? Maybe they might be better at figuring what is wrong with your son since they specialize in children's care?
2006-09-29 11:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by sooz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had a long cough like that. When they finally found a diagnosis, it was asthma. Have them test him for that. I will be praying for you.
2006-09-29 08:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by b.reynolds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definately should demand they look into it more.
Go to the ER again. No cough should last that long.
2006-09-29 09:06:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry, trust in God who is the great doctor.Please use syrups and say prayer.God will make your son healthy and happy.
2006-09-29 07:01:08 · answer #9 · answered by ali a 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find another doctor, preferably one who is educated.
2006-10-01 05:15:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋