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Ds-congested and coughing

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mummynumnum · 19/03/2010 04:07

Ds hasnconjunctivitis and on drops. Poo seems to be more green than yellow. V congested and doing drops etc. Nownhas barking cough. Took to gp and saw nurse practioner on Monday and told fine and not on chest. Cough and congestion still there today ( v early fri morn). Would you go back and ask to see the gp?

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whomovedmychocolate · 19/03/2010 05:45

Depends how old he is. DS (20 months) had something very similar - had it for a good two weeks. He's given it to me too

There's not a lot they can do unless it develops into a secondary bacterial infection, the virus itself will go. It'll just take a while. Using pillow or bricks under one end of the bed to elevate his head may help him sleep. We're using Olbas oil in burners as well.

Don't hold back on the painkillers either, I've had a shocking headache with this virus and I know DS has too as he's been holding his head stiffly.

OhYouBadBadKitten · 19/03/2010 06:47

If he is going down hill, then yes I'd go and see them (esp as its friday) if he seems to be holding his own then I'd wait and see if he is ok over the weekend. If he is very little though, go and get him seen.

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mummynumnum · 19/03/2010 07:11

Forgot to say he is 6wks old

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alibobins · 19/03/2010 07:33

Definatly go back and get him checked Ds2 saw a doctor 3 times when he was 3 weeks before he got admitted to hospital with bronchiolitis x x

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mummynumnum · 19/03/2010 07:43

Think I will. Temp just was 37.6. Have daughter who had febrile convulsions so really paranoid about that sort of thing.

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mummynumnum · 19/03/2010 07:51

Really noticng back moving up and down when breathing. Really want gp to open. Verging on paranoia

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alibobins · 19/03/2010 07:58

Hospital told me in a baby so young to look out for head bobbing when breathing and nostrils flaring x x
If you get really worried take him to a&e.
Really hope he gets better soon

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mummynumnum · 19/03/2010 08:01

20mins to docs open. Will let you know how get on.

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mummynumnum · 19/03/2010 12:04

Chest clear, so relieved. Putting on weight as well

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alibobins · 19/03/2010 12:22

Glad he's okay

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mummynumnum · 21/03/2010 19:18

Congestion now better but have had day of coughing, feeding and throwing up and crying. Just not quite sure what is going on. Bug, reflux....feel v teary

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mummynumnum · 21/03/2010 19:57

Dh not v good at coping with crying. Breathing ok. Jut given some gripe water and seems to have settled. Wants breast but then fussing and crying. Been q happy all day and then distress built up at end of day. Feeling useless.

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mummynumnum · 21/03/2010 20:07

Thanks. After the gripe he has really settled. Bless him. Feel bit calmer myself.

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mummynumnum · 22/03/2010 08:19

Better in night. Co-slept. Coughing but less sick. Gripe seems to have helped. Wondering if reflux. Is infacol better than gripe?

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