off and on for about 3 weeks. She mainly coughs at night (dry and hacking); it is short spells and never wakes her up. She also coughs some during the day (more "wet"). She has no other symptoms at all, and this cough doesn't bother her at all. I know I'll get the "call the doc" comments so I'll tell you now, she goes in a week for her next appt. and I will definitely check with the doc. Just wondered if anyone else had experience with this? By the way, it started about the same time we turned on our heat (forced air), wondering if this could be the culprit? Thanks for your insights!!!
2007-11-23 11:20:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It could be the forced heat, allergies from the dust being blown around or childhood asthma. Try a humidifier for the time up until her appt. If it doesn't seem to make a difference ask the Dr about screening for allergies or asthma. If she has any other symptoms like watery eyes or shortness of breath while being physical tell the Dr. Hope your little one is OK.
2007-11-23 13:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely the heat is probably causing some sinus drainage and irratating her. The doctor will tell you it is an allergy most likely. I had a wood burning furnace a year ago and it was forced air and my 2yr old did the same. She did not seem ill just a cough that presisted. The doc gave me Zyrtec and I did not like medicating her, it really did not help her either. So I stopped the zyrtec after a week or two. She eventually got over it on her own. You may try a humidifyer and keeping her room a little cooler. Good luck
2007-11-23 12:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by just duky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the heating could be the culprit here. The air is dry, and that may cause the little one's airways to become irritated. A humidifier will help in that case. It could also be a coincidence that it occurred at the same time, and may be childhood asthma. So if the humidifier doesn't ease the symptoms tell your doctor at the next visit.
2007-11-23 11:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It absolutely could be the forced air heat, stirring up dust and/or mold. For the time being, to subdue that nighttime cough, you will find a vaporizer or humidifier helpful. It'll give her moist air to breathe, and that will suppress the cough. When she wakes up, she should have a more productive cough, if she has phlegm to discard. Also, during waking hours, give her as much water as you can get her to drink. Hydrating with water is better than any other type of fluid.
2007-11-23 11:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by teaser0311 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it could be the heat. One of mine had a cough similar to the one you describe when we lived in an apartment with forced hot air. After moving to a house with steam heat, it never returned. You could try to create some humidity in your home by putting bowls of water by the baseboards, or using a cool mist humidifier in her room.
2007-11-23 11:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by Dug48 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If her cough is "productive" (wet?), if the color is dark yellow or Green, She is sick and needs to see thee doctor sooner rather than later, if its a light yellow, whitish color she should be fine for the next app. in a week.
The heat may not be the problem, but th filter may be the culprit. Check the air filter, if its dirty it may be spewing crap into the air that she may be sensitive to, that can also lead to you getting ill yourself. change the filter and keep the docs appointment just in case.
2007-11-23 11:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by Aprillillian 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use a humidifier in your child's room to help her have more moist lungs and make that cough not so dry. I don't have any children of my own just yet, but I have a lung disease which makes me have to have a humidifier in my room to moisten the air.
2007-11-23 11:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by coloradogirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a Vaporizer will help; but when my sons were coughing & so young..sometimes, I'd have them just in their little t-shirts & shorts..& hold them while I ran the shower & steamed up the bathroom. then I'd dry them down & chge them & pop them back to their crib to sleep..the moisture is what's needed to help the cough.
2007-11-23 11:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by jaksie3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call the doctor now don't wait the week. it is probably nothing but it could be the croop and there's not much that can be done just the comfort things. Your doctor should decide if she needs to be seen sooner.
2007-11-23 12:06:50 · answer #9 · answered by Pandora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a vaporizer at night,the air could be too dry for the baby
2007-11-23 11:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋