We have a humidifier on in his room. Anything That will help him until his meds start working?
2007-02-16 14:29:12 · 10 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
How old is the little blighter? Poor kid. I bought frozen fruit pops and spent a lot of time with books and cool wet cloths with mine. The humidifier is a great idea. The meds will kick in within hours. Lukewarm baths helped but my girls hated them. ANY way you can get fluid into him and over the counter kiddie meds for fever.
I bet you have all of this down pat! I promise this will pass soon!
My mom also taught me the value of Mentholatum rubs with a towel. They really help when combined with steam. If we were really sick, we got Mustard Plasters. Now THAT is a threat guaranteed to make you want to get better fast.
2007-02-16 14:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by Noor al Haqiqa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-15 00:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have allegies and the specialist said I should never use a humidifier. But I hope your son does not fall into that catagory.
I use Vicks vapor rub, it soothes the chest while it provides a comforting smell (and it is a loving thing to rub it on his chest and back).
Also try warming his feet. It may seem old fashioned to think of a person with their feet in hot water while they are trying to get better from a cold or the flu but it actually helps somehow to break up congestion. If he is young, use a warm towel from the dryer (make sure it isn't too hot) Good luck
2007-02-16 14:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by chattanooga chip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it would be wise to incorporate holistic treatments and vitamins to help counteract the toxicity of the antibiotics which are not all that good for your son's constitution. For bronchitis I would recommend liquid oregano, which you can get in a health food store, echinacea liquid, taken as directed, and at least 1,500 milligrammes of Vitamin C or more per day. He also needs to drink copious amounts of liquid, herbal teas would be helpful.
2007-02-16 16:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by Jody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non prescription medications such as cough drops. Drinking a lot of liquids (water) helps.
2007-02-16 14:33:24 · answer #5 · answered by FCabanski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of water. NO SODA. Try to keep him from jumping around. That will cause him to cough and wheeze (make matters worse for him).
2007-02-16 15:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by tammy a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm comforting baths, cold popsicles for his throat if it hurts, camphor compress to his chest, hot tea if he will drink it, lots of hugs from you!
2007-02-16 14:34:34 · answer #7 · answered by maggiemay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter always seemed to get relief from a long hot bath..lots of steam....I also gave her popsicles to get extra fliud into her...this was her pediatrican's suggestion..and it worked wonders...no kid will turn down a popsicle..not to mention 5 or 6...
2007-02-16 14:33:18 · answer #8 · answered by OliveRuth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give him cough drops, the fruit saver types without menthol. Popcicles. jello.
2007-02-16 14:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by mischa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a slurpee makes everything better
2007-02-16 14:37:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋