Is he breastfed or formula fed?
We figured out at about 5 months that my son was allergic to casein. He had been congested since 6-8 weeks, and by 5 months it was so bad that neither of us were sleeping. His doctor was no help and I started researching myself. I found that congestion is a common symptom of a dairy allergy and that did the trick. It even turned out that the seasonal allergies ive had since i was a kid were due to dairy.
If hes breastfed, try cutting dairy out of your diet (i mean ALL dairy, even in baked goods etc...) I took us 3 days to see an improvment, but sometimes it takes longer.
If hes formula fed, is he on milk-based? Talk to your dr about switching.
Other than that, a hot shower and rocking did the trick for my guy when nothing else would.
goodluck!
2007-02-28 04:46:59
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answered by Mommy to David 4
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The best thing you can do is make sure that he is well hydrated. If the mucous is moist, it will be easier for his body to clear it out of his lungs.
Coughing, and spitting up mucous, are actually good things. That is the way that his body is clearing his lungs.
I would also recommend that you keep using the nose bulb.
Other things you can do are sit him up and pat his back to loosen up the mucous.
Care for a child with a respiratory infection is supportive, helping them get through the infection safely. Thus there is not much you can do to get rid of this faster.
Things to watch for include any blueness or greyness in his skin, especially around his mouth or the tips of his fingers or toes. Watch his chest when he breathes, do you see any indrawing under his rib cage or in his neck? Does it look like he is working hard to breathe? If you see any of these signs he needs to go to the ER.
2007-02-28 02:48:02
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answered by Laura H 5
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you can try a warm washcloth to loosen things up before you use the nose bulb. Another trick is to aspirate the area with warm salt water, this really worked for my son, but to say it was unpopular is an understatement. It works though. Just really comfort him after. He'll still love you.
2007-02-28 01:46:07
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answered by smp1969 3
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here are a couple of things that i have done myself (mom of 4) I have placed the baby in the bathroom in his carseat and ran the shower on full hot, making it very steamy this loosens thing up and it is easier to get out with the bulb.... You can also get a humidifier or one of those vapor plus... also in the shower they make these tablets (vapor) just drop one of those in the shower before turning it on
2007-02-28 01:45:09
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answered by B-E-B 3
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Try a cool mist humidifier when he sleeps and some Baby Vicks Rub (make sure it's the baby version) on his chest.
2007-02-28 01:42:12
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answered by leaptad 6
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try steaming you baby in the bathroom and also if you have you radiators on you can get things to hang over them you just top then up and it keeps the air damp if there is a history of asthma in you family i suggest you talk to your family's GP as this could be Early signs of asthma good luck
2007-02-28 01:46:26
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answered by carrieann m 1
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A humidifier in his room should help or even just have him in the bathroom when someone has a shower.
2007-02-28 02:07:29
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answered by chicchick 5
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