6 week old baby congested and coughing....can dr do anything for him? keeping nose clear and using humidifier....anything else i can do....

Mgt/workup: I would suggest following his temperature and letting your doctor know if there is a fever, poor feeding or dehydration. If the baby is having trouble breathing eg breathing quickly, a visit to the ED is indicated. For the cough it should start to improve daily, and if the cough is persistent, pertussis should be considered. A virtual appointment: healthtap.com/DosanjhMD Code: NCYHPZ

Baby coughing: best to have your baby checked by your doctor to keep baBy safe

Yes: At 5mo the primary cause of congestion are irritants or colds. House dust, fragrance, perfumes, detergent or cleaning products all leave scents that don't bother adults but irritate a babies nose. A good nasal clean out with saline can remove much of this irritant load, but removing the offending irritants from babies life helps more in the long run.Irritants aggravate colds ; nasal wash helps.