awful hacking cough in 15week old - how long should it last?

[loopylopey]

hi, dd1 has awful hacking phlegmy loose cough but can't bring anything up. she moans when she coughs, sounds like she's trying to bring stuff up... she's had it since thursday and is on the mend, but worried that she should be seen by doctor? I've had eucalyptus oil burning in her room and used eucalyptus ointment on her chest which seems to eased symptoms a bit but am worried about horrible cough, she sounds like a 40 a day fagger. anyone else had baby with same and what did you do?

[belgo]

I think she should be seen by a doctor. She might need a nebuliser to help her cough.

[loopylopey]

thanks belgo - i'm gonna try and get an appointment!

[loopylopey]

my god, managed to get an appointment this afternoon!!! unheard of!

[belgo]

Well done! Hope she gets better soon!

[loopylopey]

thanks for the advice.. i was gonna wait and see if it cleared up by wednesday, but its just not worth the risk. thanks belgo.

[loopylopey]

hi belgo, i went and they reckon its nothing to worry about. but feel better for having gone. thanks again, bfn.

[belgo]

Glad she's alright!