my son is 8 months old(yesterday)ha has a bad runny nose and chest congestion.it's baan going on for a few weeks now.dr said to give him pedia care decongestant/cough.so i have been,it helped w the runny nose not the congestion.ive also used his breathing machine on him 2 break it up but its not helping much.any quick,safe solutions???it sometimes keeps him up at night...all the coughing.thanks so much.
2006-10-05 17:09:56 · 7 answers · asked by georgemi74 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
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2006-10-05 17:14:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving him more clear liquids may be helpful in loosening congestion. Since this has been going on for weeks, I would take him back to the doctor; if you have already done that, I would definitely get a second opinion. Babies that young usually heal very quickly; the fact that he is having so much trouble concerns me. Good luck!
2006-10-05 17:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a different doctor and get a second opinion. With your doctors ok first, you may try putting him in the bathroom after someone takes a shower. You could also put some Vicks Vaper Rub on his chest to see if this helps.
2006-10-05 17:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem with my daughter once. I ran the hot shower for like 10 minutes and got the bathroom extremely steamy. Then I (turned shower off of course) gave her a warm bath and that seemed to help.
If it has gone away in a couple of weeks seek another opinion.
2006-10-06 02:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem with mine vapo rub clariten it may be allergies do u have any pets inside? that set my oldest off runny nose and congestion or it cold be a cold use benadryl that seems to work dont take him to another doc i did and they said the same thing it may just have to run its course it will take awhile do u smoke? that could cause it thats the best i can come up with
2006-10-05 17:31:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he is drinking alot to make it easier to get that mucus out. Use a vaorizer with eucalyptis or menthal in it to help out at night time. Try Johnsons menthalated bath before bed time. I don't know if your baby will drink it but try warm tea ( like you would warm a bottle temp.) decaf or herbal with a bit of honey and or lemon to soothe him. I would buy a humidifier to run in your home with winter coming and the drier weather.
2006-10-05 17:26:21 · answer #6 · answered by Ann D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't they make a Vick's rub for infants?
2006-10-05 17:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋