Question 1

what can i give my 7 week old infant for congestion?

Accepted Answer

No medicine: There are no medicines for infants for congestion. You can use salt water nose drops and suction the nose from time to time.  Babies are often noisy seemingly congested but only suction when they are having difficulty eating or sleeping because of their congestion.
Be sure there is no fever. If there is see your doctor.

Question 2

how can i relieve chest congestion in 2 months old infant ? can i give him something for it ?

Accepted Answer

No medication: Unfortunately there are no medications appropriate for infants when they are sick with cold and congestion.  But you can relieve your baby's symptoms by using normal saline with an infant bulb suction to clear the nasal passage.

Question 3

my 8 week old infant has coughing fits mostly after feeding.  no fever or congestion.

Accepted Answer

CouldBeRefluxMaybe..: How long has this been going on?Does the baby spit up a lot? Any choking episodes WHILE feeding?Is your baby gaining good weight? You should be coming up on your baby's two month well child check, this is something you need to discuss with the pediatrician so they can get the details to determine what further evaluation needs to be done. If you don't already have the appt set up please call 2day.

Question 4

my infant's nose has a honking sound when she inhales. is this congestion and do i need to use a nasal aspirator?

Accepted Answer

Probably: However i don't know enough to say for sure.  Like is this new.  And if it is new, an aspirator could be tried but safely.

Question 5

what is the best way to treat my infant chest congestion? no heavy breathing, and she's still eating good. she just coughs a lot.

Accepted Answer

See Doctor: A vaporizer and the use of saline nose drops may help the symptoms, but if it continues or has been there a week or more-see your pediatrician.

Question 6

my babies complain of common cold how can i treat them without medication ( they are 6 months ) there is no fever just runing nose and congestion?

Accepted Answer

saline: Cold meds we use as adults or with older kids reduce drainage by using meds that dry ; thicken the drainage.Babies are dependent on narrow nasal passages that will block with thickened drainage. Your best rx for infants is to use generous amounts of saline nose wash and occasional suction to keep their nasal passages clear. Clean it as often as needed ; avoid all the stuff for old kids.

Question 7

how do i treat a cough and chest congestion for a 5 month old infant? should the baby be taken in to see a physician?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately : Unfortunately there are no over the counter medications that treat cough and chest congestion in a 5 month old. For this reason it is important to bring the baby in for an evaluation of their symptoms. Prescription medications can be prescribed as deemed necessary. 
A few things you can do for babies this age is to put a humidifier or cool mist vaporizer where the baby sleeps, use pediatric salt drops (peds ocean spray) for nasal congestion, and tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed for fever, pain, and irritability (indicator of pain).
All the best.

Question 8

my infant has chest congestion i was told by a doctor to use a bulb syringe and saline, but nothing comes our her nose, am i doing something wrong?

Accepted Answer

Just watch: Nasal bulb suction is not really of help for chest congestion.  Watch for heavy breathing, fever, and feeding difficulties which require medical attention.

Question 9

prednisolone was prescribed to my 7mnth old(5ml/per day). she has been sick since mon started with fever/congestion. now she is wheezing. i started her 1st dose today. will this affect ability to heal? can i continue to give her infant ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

: Your baby is likely to have a bronchiolitis, and prednisolone is unlikely to help her congestion and wheezing.  Make sure she takes enough fluid and pay good attention on her breathing status, i.e., fast breathing and chest retraction. Inadequate fluid intake or visible chest retraction should prompt medical attention.

Question 10

could my 1 year old be having seasonal allergic reactions to grass while playing outside. she has runny nose & mild congestion but is fine otherwise? her dr says babies her age dont usually have seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

: Infants don't have an immune system matured to the point that specific inhaled allergens can be accurately determined. Their congestion is routinely triggered by non-specific airborne irritants like dust/fragrances/pollen/smoke &amp; dozens of other agents.

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How can i relieve chest congestion in 2 months old infant ? can i give him something for it ?

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My 8 week old infant has coughing fits mostly after feeding. no fever or congestion.

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My infant's nose has a honking sound when she inhales. is this congestion and do i need to use a nasal aspirator?

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What is the best way to treat my infant chest congestion? no heavy breathing, and she's still eating good. she just coughs a lot.

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My babies complain of common cold how can i treat them without medication ( they are 6 months ) there is no fever just runing nose and congestion?

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How do i treat a cough and chest congestion for a 5 month old infant? should the baby be taken in to see a physician?

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My infant has chest congestion i was told by a doctor to use a bulb syringe and saline, but nothing comes our her nose, am i doing something wrong?

A member asked:

Prednisolone was prescribed to my 7mnth old(5ml/per day). she has been sick since mon started with fever/congestion. now she is wheezing. i started her 1st dose today. will this affect ability to heal? can i continue to give her infant ibuprofen?

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Could my 1 year old be having seasonal allergic reactions to grass while playing outside. she has runny nose & mild congestion but is fine otherwise? her dr says babies her age dont usually have seasonal allergies?

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