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4 Month Old Baby With Stuffy Nose And Cough
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What.Can we give.Our 4 1/2 month old son for a bad cough and runny nose he sounds congested?

Humidified air : And nasal saline. Most cold medications have side effects which are dangerous for children under age 4. I like humidified air via a steam bath. Use 1 inch of cold water in the tub then turn shower on hot. Stand in bathroom and allow warmed humidified air to soften secretions. Stand far enough to avoid burns. A few drops of nasal saline with gentle bulb suction also works well. ...Read more
See 5 more doctor answersCough (Definition)
The cough reflex is a protective mechanism that uses muscles in your throat and chest to expel mucous and saliva that may contain pathogens that would otherwise possibly be inhaled via aerosol or to expel pathogens infecting the throat and respiratory system. Cough benefits the host by reducing load and benefits the pathogen which may then spread via aerosol. ...Read more
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14 month old with runny nose dry nonproductive cough and no fevet?

Runny nose: Incredibly common in the young. Tons of mucus production with the tiniest of sinuses and small drainage outlets. Bubble syringe to suck out any mucus, humidifier in the bedroom, no pets in the bedroom, windows closed. If continues, consider speaking with the doctor for additional methods to dry up the childs nose. ...Read more
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2month old baby has gunk in ear and runny nose with smelly snot?

Needs to see doctor: Please take the baby to the pediatrician or to an urgent care right away. Young babies can get sick very fast, do not ignore this. Have the baby seen today. ...Read more
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My 3 months baby may caught what I have, sore throat. She has a temperature of 98.6, nasal congestion and runny nose, sneezing and coughing.what to do?

Symptomatic care: It sounds like your baby may have caught your cold. Treatment at this age is aimed at helping the baby feel better - saline drops in nose, humidifier, bulb suction of secretions if necessary. Monitor for fever or increasing symptoms. If you are concerned that the baby is not acting normally or having any difficulty breathing, see the pediatrician. ...Read more
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My 3 months baby may caught what I have, sore throat. She has a temperature of 98.6, nasal congestion and runny nose, sneezing and coughing.what to do

Treat the symptoms: It is difficult to protect your baby from common viruses and when they do become ill, it is not recommended to use any cold/cough medicine like an adult might use. I would watch carefully for fever, use the blue bulb suction to help clear mucous from her nose and make sure she is getting plenty to eat/drink. You can run a humididifier by her bedside to help aid in breathing and mucous clearing. ...Read more
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My 12 month old has a bad cough runny nose, pediatrician?

Depends: If your child has a runny nose and cough but otherwise doing fine they may just have a bad cold. However, if your child has fever associated with that running nose and cough and is not eating well then they may need further evaluation by your pediatrician to see if something else is going on. ...Read more
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My 11!months baby has dry cough and runny nose?

M.D. visit: Babies prefer to breath through their noses,and keeping the nasal passages open with nasal saline and gentle suction is recommended. If the cough worsens or persists a visit to your pediatrician to evaluate possible wheezing, pneumonia and other causes is suggested. ...Read more
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My 2 months baby girl has a bad cough runny nose and she is fussy?
Cold: Probably your child has cold.But you should go to doctor , because you child only 2 m. Old, to r/o more seroius infections. ...Read more
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My 22 month is running a fever of 100.8, coughing til he vomits, runny and stuffy nose, irritable.

Common cold: This sounds like a typical URI in a child. Might become concerned if they are sleeping excessively, confused or not eating normally. My advice is given with the admonishment that if you have any doubts you should have your baby seen by a pediatrician or your family doctor. Always better safe than sorry. Good luck and hope they are better soon. ...Read more
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4 month old has runny nose and sounds very stuffed up. What should I do?

Nasal saline: The use of liberal amounts (think garden hose) of nasal saline can help thin out thickened secretions & allow their removal with suction or by draining back into the stomach.This can also remove dust particles or other aggravating agents that make baby stuffy. ...Read more
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My 22 month olds fever has broke, still has a really bad cough and cough til he pukes, his nose is runny non stop with light green mucous and stuffy?

Cough and vomiting: Probably has sinusitis with asthmatic bronchitis . Whooping cough, take her to your pediatrician. ...Read more
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Nursing 14 months old.have severe cold, cough, nasal congestion. which medicine(except tylenol)may I take to loosen mucus of cough and stuffy nose?
Nursing cold cough: If you are nursing and have cold and cough please talk to your OB and see her. ...Read more
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Baby of 9 months, sneezing, runny nose, and harder breathing?

Baby URI: Infant's symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and tachypnea (increased rate of breathing) likely due to viral URI which is very common - especially if they are in daycare or have siblings in school. Now, if baby demonstrates decreased activity level, poor eating/drinking, decreased urine output, retractions (sucking in of chest wall with breaths), blueness, or you are concerned -see your pediatrician. ...Read more
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Should i take my 6 month old daughter to the ER for congestion, cough ,watery eyes ,runny nose?

Why: The ER is full of patients with gunshots/heart attacks/ broken bones & a variety of contagious diseases. This kind of story would put you at the bottom of the "urgent need" list, so you could expect to spend hours waiting while more urgent issues were taken ahead of you. If you think there is something dreadful going on rather than the "cold" it seems to be go ahead, but plan to wait hours. ...Read more
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Baby has a cough and runny nose now he has that rattle noise/ wet cough done humidifier, saline drops any suggestions?

Cough: In addition push fluids but not milk . Elevate the child' mattress when sleeping. Use a bulb syringe before using the nose drops. Use fever medicine if necessary. ...Read more
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14 month old, teething, getting 5 teeth all at once.Has runny nose with yellow snot and has a chesty sounding cough.Is this part of teething or not?

NO: Cough and cold are not part of teething. It is usually secondary to a viral infection. If your child is having only cold and cough, with no difficulty breathing or fever, you can treat runny nose with nasal saline drops and suctioning nose with bulb syringe. No otc cough medicines are recommended for his age since they dont work and can may have adverse side effects. ...Read more
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3 mo oLD son has a cough, nasal congestion and red cheeks. No fever. What can I do? Will bring up clear pphlegm and gags during couth occasionally
Cough : it's time to see your doctor. A 3 month old with cough and congestion needs a thorough evaluation from a doctor to make sure all is well. Yourcdoctorvsgsin advise you about how to help your child. I hesitate to give you any more advice until you see your doctor. Go ! ...Read more
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My 3 month old baby has congestion in her nose and a nasty cough. What should I do?

Cold & cough: Being this young, bring your child to the pediatrician to make sure what infection he has in addition to a virus. If he also has a wheeze, precautions can be taken to make sure he is getting enough oxygen. In the meantime, make sure he is drinking well. A stuffy nose can be relieved by saline drops. If he is having breathing problems, bring him to the ed. ...Read more
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2yr old has a cough for 4 weeks day and night.Eats/plays normal. No fever,or runny nose, no wheezing.Throat irritated from cough.Allergies?Doc visit?

This could be: allergies, but I would recommend a visit to her doctor. With a cough for 4 weeks, she should be examined, so that the proper diagnosis can be made and proper treatment ordered if needed. ...Read more
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My LO is 8 mo. 20 lbs. I gave her infant Tylenol (acetaminophen). She has a thick runny nose and watery eyes (allergies) can I also give her children's benadryl?

Benedryl indication: Although the manufacturer does not indicate it's use in children under 2 years of age, it is not uncommon for it to be recommended 'off label' by pediatricians. Oral cetrizine is another antihistamine for allergies which does have a documented age indication for 6 months and up. Both of these medications can be safely administered with Tylenol (acetaminophen). ...Read more
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