green mucus and blocked nose in 8 week old

[shelsco]

My 8 week old has been really blocked up for about 5 weeks and its more than just the snuffles. He is well in himself and doesn't have a temperature but he is soo blocked up that if we lie him flat for more than 5 minutes or so he chokes and ends up coughing for about 5 minutes trying to clear his airways. He's also started to cough a little during the day when he's sitting in his boucy chair. He sneezes thick green snot (it turned from clear to green about a week and a half ago). We got decongestant drops from the doctor and are now on day 5 of using those (can only use for 7 days) but they haven't made any difference. Doctor checked chest, ears, throat etc and said they were fine but I'm really concerned as baby is due jabs on wednesday and i don't really want him to have them unless hes 100% but then he's not actually ill in himself! Has anyone else had snuffles that were like this? It's really getting me down.

[george1403]

My baby suffered with this for nearly 3 weeks. Found tilting top end of his crib helped him to breath easier. Also used Nasosal which he hated but it did clear his nose dor a bit. Tummy time also cleared some mucus out. Gross but gave himm some relief! Hope this helps.

[shelsco]

Have tried the tilting which didn't really help. will have a look for Nasosal. Thanks. What's tummy time?

[george1403]

pop him on his tummy to play with head to one side. Meant to help strengthen their necks. My son hates it but being that way for a few mins meant some of mucus came out.

[shelsco]

Will give it a try. Thanks.