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Is there anything my nearly 11 year old can take for a cold?

6 replies

elliejjtiny · 01/04/2019 20:20

He's just had calpol. Not sure if ibuprofen would make his cough worse. He's coughing, a bit breathless and exhausted. Is there anything else I can give him, he is so miserable?

OP posts:
IHaveBrilloHair · 01/04/2019 20:22

Hot honey and lemon.
He can have ibuprofen but that won't do anything for a cough.

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elliejjtiny · 01/04/2019 20:30

Thanks. I just feel so sorry for him.

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SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 01/04/2019 20:33

Rub Vicks on his back

ILoveMaxiBondi · 01/04/2019 20:34

Cough medicine
Vicks vapourub

bizzey · 01/04/2019 21:50

Rub/massage vicks on his feet .. (then wash your hands before touching your eyes

(Ouch) !!) Oh and put socks on his feet after.

bizzey · 01/04/2019 21:53

Normal hot juice helps mine ..squash with off boild water...it is the heat that is soothing.

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