Question 1

5 year old has a night time cough all night what can i do to help him?

Accepted Answer

Many causes, e.g. Post nasal drip from sinus congestion, simple cold, asthma, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, etc. Because of weather changes, kids are getting more cold/viral illness with cough.
Make sure he drinks enough fluid, avoid dairy for 4-5 days, keeps nose clean using saline nasal spray followed by gentle nose blowing. Honey is good for cough. Check with his pediatrician if not better.

Question 2

My 5 year old daughter had allot of congestion making her cough a lot at night and not get much sleep. she's not taking any of it out. what shouldwedo?

Accepted Answer

she needs to be evaluated, over the counter medicines won't be enough, as she might need antibiotics/prescription medicines

Question 3

Is it ok to give my 5 year old children's benadryl and childrens mucinex cough? she has bad allergies which makes her cough mostly at night.

Accepted Answer

I would not advise giving these medications to your child based on the information provided. 
I would suggest an over the counter anti histamine such as Claritin instead which is less sedating.
The underlying cause of her nighttime cough should be further evaluated by her PCP. Does she have a history of asthma? Is there smoke exposure?

Question 4

5 year old, fever around 104 only at night, slight cough, a little congestion, some pain in lower right side of abdomen, and now nose bleed?

Accepted Answer

This could just be a simple virus, or the sign of something more serious.  You should take your child to the doctor very soon.

Question 5

My 5 year old is sick all the time, has a constant cough and respiratory issues. her hair is thinning and she gets tired easily. what's the cause?

Accepted Answer

platform. She needs to have a full exam by her doctor, and possibly lab work to rule out underlying causes, as well as possible referral to a pulmonary specialist, and/or immunologist or endocrinologist.

Question 6

5 year old cough. has been going on for 6 weeks. been to dr. 5 times. tried antibiotic, singulair, (montelukast) and claritin .  no cough when asleep. help?

Accepted Answer

Occasionally a child develops a habit of coughing, like sucking their thumb.  It's not something they think about doing, it just happens.  They aren't doing it on purpose.  Most other causes of cough would happen even when sleeping.  Many pediatric pulmonology (lung) offices have someone that specializes in therapy for habit cough.

Question 7

5 year old boy, after a few viral colds, now remain a cough (dry and wet) , from time to time, frequently in morning (10-15 cough), sometimes throat clearing and little hoarseness. no other symptoms. is this normaly?

Accepted Answer

One possible cause is post nasal drip. Use nasal saline to reduce the symptoms until well. If there is thick drainage or fever,please see your physician.  A cool air mist humidifier may also provide relief.

Question 8

Can my 5 year old daughter take children's robitussin cough & chest congestion dm relief liquid - dextromethorphan (honey) the same time as taking benadryl? or is it best to wait 4 hours after taking one before taking the other?

Accepted Answer

The best answer is that cough syrups in children cause more side effects than improvement in the cough.  I would recommend a teaspoon of honey, as your child is over a year old and risks are lower.   Taking multiple cold preparations can only compound the side effects.

Question 9

5 yr old daughter with fever and cough for four days only at night time. is physicians care need or is it presumed viral and to run it's course?

Accepted Answer

It may be viral, but it could be bacterial. Have peace of mind by taking her in for a doctors visit.

Question 10

My younger brother , a five years old boy, has a fever with cough but we noticed that their is a little blood inside his phlegm. is this a risk?

Accepted Answer

A little blood in the sputum is not at risk.It means his cough is severe to have a little bleeding with it. Does he have cough syrup ?

5 year old has a night time cough all night what can I do