bad choking cough

[Tallmum]

My ten week old has had a dreadful cough where she almost chokes and stops breathing at the end of the cough. We went to A & E - they thought it may be whooping cough but it came back negative. They could not suggest anything else. Went to GP who was not helpful in suggesting anything. ITs horrible to watch, does anyone have any idea of how to help her out?

[nickytwotimes]

Sound like croup.
I'd get a second opinion.
Steam helps a lot, btw.

[Elibean]

I find a humidifier works brilliantly for dd2 (who has had endless cough/throat related things) at night. We have a cool mist one.

Is it easier for her when she's held upright? If so, raise the end of her crib/cot if you can, or put a folded towel under the cot mattress at the head end.

Both my dds have a nasty cough atm, there must be a cough virus doing the rounds - and yes, I've heard of croup being around atm too. Its so upsetting seeing a tiny LO struggling to breathe, I hope she's better very soon.