i have taken dimatapp, elbuterol, allegra-what else?
2007-04-18 06:57:28 · 15 answers · asked by shar 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Cough meds don't work, do the following:
Put humidifier in the room, get a humidity thermometer and make sure the humidity is between 50-80%
Elevate head of bed by putting pillow UNDER mattress to help mucus drain down out of her head area
Give plenty of fluids, add a little extra water to formula bottles
Use a nasal saline mist/drops (only once a day, more than that and it can have opposite affects)
Do all of these and it will work, believe me, I can't stress it enough. This is how I got my 5 month old through sickness and still do with my 3 yr old. even gotten rid of ear infections.
2007-04-18 07:14:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Allegra - for an infant?
Also some of those like tylenol cold for infants have changed their formula to less effective meds than psuedophedrine - the one they have to put behind the counter from meth makers.
And are you thinking Albuterol (sp?) - the asthma inhaler? Plus Im confused who's taking these, you or her?
Sounds like you need a doc thought anyway, since its been going so long. And as listed above, concerned about the medicines you listed and their safety with infants.
2007-04-18 07:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the heck are you giving those medications to an infant for? Call the doctor and hop childrens services doesn't take your baby away.
2007-04-18 11:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by skylark455st2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY 8.5 MONTH OLD SON HAS DOEN THE SAME THING SINCE BIRT. HE WOULD HAVE ENDLESS CYCLES OF RUNNY/STUFFY NOSE, CONGESTION, AND COUGH. IT WOULD GET BETTER TEMPORARILY WITH MEDS, BUT IT WOULD ALWAYS COME BACK. COME TO FIND OUT HE HAS NASAL ALLERGIES. A COLD THAT WON'T GO AWAY OR KEEPS COMING BACK IS USUALLY NOT A COLD AT ALL, BUT ALLERGIES. HE WAS TAKING ZYRTEC-AN ALLERGY MED FOR INFANTS BUT IT WAS TERRIBLE SO WE SWITCHED TO OTC CHILDREN'S CLARITIN. IT HAS HELPED.
2007-04-18 07:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by CASEY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the baby? Do you smoke in the house? Is the baby feverish? There are too many unanswered questions here to help you. I think you should call the doctor. Sometimes babies have those symptoms when they are cutting teeth.
2007-04-18 07:27:39 · answer #5 · answered by blondietatt04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cough is caused by a number of ailments.
It can be treated by over the counter medicines
or home remedies. More information available
at http://ailments.in/cough.html
2007-04-19 03:47:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the doctor. That should have been your first option to begin with. Your doctor should advise you on giving medication to infants!
2007-04-18 07:00:14 · answer #7 · answered by *Heather* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing that works pretty good is Motrin for infants or you could try infants Tylenol.It works good.Or ask a doctor for a prescription or what medicine he thinks is best.
2007-04-18 07:04:09 · answer #8 · answered by Lauren F 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i know this will sound dumb have you had your baby to the doctor,could be broncritis or allegrys..
do you have a hunmidifier run it in the bed room at night and during naps..
i say see a doctor and bug them untill you get answers,dont take a i dont know ..
hope you find out and your baby is well again
2007-04-18 07:03:19 · answer #9 · answered by michelle e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your infant to the DOCTOR.
2007-04-18 07:00:33 · answer #10 · answered by rokdiva84 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋