Question 1

my 1 month old has stuffy nose and a cough.. what do ii do?

Accepted Answer

Baby cold: The recommended interventions for a baby cold -- stuffy nose --is either sucking out the excess mucous, if there is a lot of it, with a plastic bulb syringe, which you can get at the drug store, and/or applying 2-3 drops of a nasal saline solution (available otc) which will shrink and dry up the nasal membranes. Otc cold & cold medicines are not recommended at this age--too many side effects.

Question 2

my 2-month-old has developed a stuffy nose cold and cough again.no other symptoms. at one month he suffered from a cold and it go away on its own.iam taking lactare tablet for past 2 months.is this cold because of this tablet?

Accepted Answer

: Stuffy noses at that age are often secondary to environmental issues like dust/fragrances/smells. Avoiding anything that produces these like soaps, perfume, etc. can help. Using nasal saline drops to wet then suction the nose can provide them relief and reduce coughing.

Question 3

are inhalant allergies common in  a newborn ? i care for a 1 month old , a stuffy nose  for two days. a temperature of 99.6  started today.

Accepted Answer

Allergies in newborn: Inhalant allergies are not that common at this age but if the baby is constantly being exposed to some allergens e.g. Dusty room, old carpets that have not been cleaned for a while, it is possible.  But given that the baby's temp is little elevated (not fever), it may be a cold. You could use nasal saline spray or drops and to see if helps see your pediatrician.

Question 4

my 1 month old baby has a stuffy nose and wakes up a lot during the night because of it. what can i do to get rid of his stuffy nose?

Accepted Answer

Humidity: A humidifier will help, as will using saline drops right in the nose to loosen the mucous. If someone is taking a shower, someone else sitting in bathroom in the steam from the shower is also helpful. Put the humidifier right next to the baby's crib. Putting it across the room doesn't do much good.

Question 5

what is the best way to help a 8 month old with stuffy nose and cough?

Accepted Answer

Humidity: Use Normal Saline nose drops and then either wipe them off or use a bulb suction held outside the nostril to suck out the mucus. Do not put the bulb suction inside the nostril as it can damage the nasal mucus membrane and increase the stuffiness of nose.

Question 6

my 5 month old has a fever of 100.8 has a stuffy nose and a cough should i take him to the er?

Accepted Answer

What other sx ?: Fever @ a 100.8 level is common in infants with a wide variety of minor and some significant illnesses. I find tylenol (acetaminophen) can give comfort ; take a degree off a temp, but any resolution will be the illness going thru its cycles.If baby is playing some ; taking fluids well enough to wet every 6hrs, u may be able to ride this out at home. If quiet, taking poorly etc. Call in ; or see the dr.

Question 7

hi, my almost 3 month old has a stuffy nose and a bit of a cough. i took him to a gp because our pediatrician is on leave, he prescribed sinupret syrup and prospan syrup, is that safe for his age? what else can i do to open up his nose?

Accepted Answer

Saline wash : I consider neither med appropriate for infants that age. Small infants have small nasal passages that block easily with inhaled irritants/dust/fumes. They are best cleared with saline nose wash while those meds tend to thicken mucus &amp; make things worse.Eliminate any smells/dust/irritants &amp; this will happen less.

Question 8

my 3 month old has had stuffy nose sneezing throwing up once a day maybe 2 depends she has a cough when she throws up it is mucus ?

Accepted Answer

Post nasal drip: Yes, the mucus is coming from her nose, its irritating, makes her cough and vomit. Use salt water nose drops and a vaporizer to help her.

Question 9

5 month old with cough, stuffy nose, what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Most probably is a : Cold. Baby needs symptomatic treatment.

Question 10

2 month old with wet cough for 3 days. she gets really bad coughing fits from time and has stuffy nose. should i worry about a cold at that age?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A "cold" can be significant a this age. Young babies are nose only breathers, so make sure that you keep her passages clear by using saline drops, encourage extra clear fluids like pedialyte, elevate the head of the crib she sleeps. Check her temp and if over 101, see pediatrician right away. Observe for sleepiness, irritability, decreased appetite. See your pediatrician sooner rather than later.

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Are inhalant allergies common in a newborn ? i care for a 1 month old , a stuffy nose for two days. a temperature of 99.6 started today.

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My 1 month old baby has a stuffy nose and wakes up a lot during the night because of it. what can i do to get rid of his stuffy nose?

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My 5 month old has a fever of 100.8 has a stuffy nose and a cough should i take him to the er?

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Hi, my almost 3 month old has a stuffy nose and a bit of a cough. i took him to a gp because our pediatrician is on leave, he prescribed sinupret syrup and prospan syrup, is that safe for his age? what else can i do to open up his nose?

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My 3 month old has had stuffy nose sneezing throwing up once a day maybe 2 depends she has a cough when she throws up it is mucus ?

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