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The Achiever has a bad cough, a side effect from his recent upper respiratory infection. He's on antibiotics, but this cough is bad enough to trigger some vomiting.
So, any advice on actual otc cough meds for kids? This is new for us, usually some tea with honey and a good dose of the humidifier does the trick. Don't think that's going to cut it tonight.
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Permalink Reply by wookie on -
Nothing I found actually worked all that well, but we used to put vicks-vapo-rub on their feet (as well as their chest) and then put their socks or pjs back on.
Didn't hurt, and it seemed like it helped a little. Elevating the head of the bed by a couple of inches also helped not get quite as much of that gunky accumulation at the back of the throat that made them hurl.
And don't feed him food that stains for a bit. Spagetti is EEEEEEVVIL.
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Permalink Reply by hotmama on -
I like to use vaporizer/humidifier. Dampen the air... that seems to help for us. Hope he is better soon!
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Permalink Reply by Floor Pie on -
Oh, that brings back fond memories. I second the humidifier and elevating. If it's not too freezing cold out, we crack the window. Works wonders.
For cough medicine, we use children's grape-flavored Delsym. Hang in there!
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Permalink Reply by MamatothaMax on -
Benedryl is my catch all when it comes to coughs. I know it's for allergies but it's used to dry up mucous and ease troubled tummies too.
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Permalink Reply by Herasmus B. Dragon on
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Ebay's been going through the same thing the past several days. Thankfully it only happens at home (she'd be sent home from daycare), but at least 3 times each morning and evening. Gross, but she's a trooper.
Unfortunately, you can no longer give cough medicine to kids under 6. I give her Mucinex for kids because her doc said 3 1/2 is OK. You can give a spoonful of honey, which coats the throat and is also a natural anti-viral (even though I know you said his was bacterial). Plus the sweetness soothes the kiddo.
I'm with you that I hope it passes soon. And yes, no spaghetti or grape juice. Or milk. Oooh, those curdles are the nastiest to clean up.
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Permalink Reply by Danica on -
I give E Chestal, which is a natural, honey based cough syrup, and it works pretty well. Hope everyone heals up and gets some good rest soon!
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Permalink Reply by BunnyKrygowski on -
Thanks everybody!! He's turned the corner today, the fever broke and this cough is giving him a bit of a break...
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