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diggity10
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Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
DS is 17 months old and has been up the past few nights with a cold and cough. I think his cough is from post nasal drip because it's a dry hacking cough and he is almost gagging when he tries to swallow. Is there anything I can do or give to help with his cough? We've been using saline drops, suction and warm baths. TIA
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NervousNell
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
DD had the same thing and has it again now.
Ask your ped of course, but they told us that she could have 3/4 tsp of children's benadryl- to help dry the drip up and in turn stop the cough.
It worked GREAT!
But you have to ask your ped on the dose - since it's not on the box for children that age- and your ped will have to tell you how much to give based on weight of your child.
Also- try running the cool mist humidifer or vaporizer- that helps a bit too.
Message edited 1/5/2012 8:57:02 AM.
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| Posted 1/5/12 8:53 AM |
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diggity10
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
Thanks! I called my ped. and she also recommended limited dairy and baby vapor rub. She also mentooned benedryl if hes really uncomfortable. Hopefully he sleeps tonight!
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| Posted 1/5/12 7:43 PM |
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schmora15
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
Prop his mattress up too, that will help a ton.
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| Posted 1/5/12 9:14 PM |
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maymama
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
we used bendryl and it dried him up  still had a wet cough for a few days but only in the am and pm
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| Posted 1/5/12 9:23 PM |
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diggity10
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
Posted by maymama
we used bendryl and it dried him up still had a wet cough for a few days but only in the am and pm
Thanks. Do you remember how many days you gave benedryl?
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| Posted 1/5/12 11:15 PM |
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maymama
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
Posted by diggity10
Posted by maymama
we used bendryl and it dried him up still had a wet cough for a few days but only in the am and pm
Thanks. Do you remember how many days you gave benedryl?
2-3, it helped pretty quickly.
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NervousNell
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
Posted by maymama
Posted by diggity10
Posted by maymama
we used bendryl and it dried him up still had a wet cough for a few days but only in the am and pm
Thanks. Do you remember how many days you gave benedryl?
2-3, it helped pretty quickly.
Ditto for us
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NYchic
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
you can also try a teaspoon of honey...put it in warm water if you think your LO won't take it alone.
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bicosi
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
Posted by NYchic
you can also try a teaspoon of honey...put it in warm water if you think your LO won't take it alone.
this is what I do with my kids.. I avoid medicine at all costs.. my kids don't react well to it
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| Posted 1/6/12 12:49 PM |
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NYchic
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
Posted by bicosi
Posted by NYchic
you can also try a teaspoon of honey...put it in warm water if you think your LO won't take it alone.
this is what I do with my kids.. I avoid medicine at all costs.. my kids don't react well to it
I haven't even tried it yet - just heard that it works wonders on coughs!
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| Posted 1/6/12 1:36 PM |
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lc214
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
My ped recommended Zyrtec BC it lasts longer. It usually works.
Era. I also give both ds tea with honey. they like the fruit flavored celestial seasonings. I drop an I've cube to cool it and put it in a straw cup.
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bicosi
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Re: Post nasal drip cough-wwyd?
Posted by NYchic
Posted by bicosi
Posted by NYchic
you can also try a teaspoon of honey...put it in warm water if you think your LO won't take it alone.
this is what I do with my kids.. I avoid medicine at all costs.. my kids don't react well to it
I haven't even tried it yet - just heard that it works wonders on coughs!
it really does! I will give my kids a spoonful and it coats their throat and it'll immediately stop the coughing :)
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