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So how long is this cough bug gonna last on my DD?

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MerryBiglipsmas · 07/12/2006 20:45

as she started coughing abit 2 days ago, today its getting abit and already coughed up a big dollop of phelgm - yuck!

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Nemoinapeartree · 07/12/2006 20:47

BLs it has been in our house for 10days and counting..all still have it and it doesnt seem to be easing up despite DS and DD being on cough medicine, Dh on antibiotics and me jus tmuddling through.

NappiesGaloriaInExcelsis · 07/12/2006 20:49

well if its what causing the snot and coughing here at casa nappi, it'll go on for....ooh, 4, maybe 5 weeks? and counting...

sorry! not what you wanted to hear im sure

NappiesGaloriaInExcelsis · 07/12/2006 20:49

mind you, nobody seems to feel sick or ill at all. just the snot and the coughing, so its not so bad...

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MerryBiglipsmas · 07/12/2006 20:50

WHAT!!!!! .......

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Nemoinapeartree · 07/12/2006 20:52

nappies thats similair to here..we were all ill last week but everyone is just getting on with the cough and snottiness now..although was a bit yuck when picked ds up from playgroup to lovely snail trails up his arms..yuck He had gone through a pack of tissues and apparently more while playing.

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MerryBiglipsmas · 07/12/2006 20:55

is the snots is clear and very runny? like my DD is

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Nemoinapeartree · 07/12/2006 20:56

mainly yes..although sometimes DS can be a bit greeny.

NappiesGaloriaInExcelsis · 07/12/2006 21:19

were not on the clear watery stuff yet here... still green to sort of colourless but opaque... tons of the stuff though. have muslins stationed all over the place and washing machine of overdrive. delightful

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MerryBiglipsmas · 07/12/2006 22:10

yuck! Nappies

ALL get well soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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WonderCod · 07/12/2006 22:10

how the hell wod we knwo?

ledodgychristmasjumper · 07/12/2006 22:13

I reckon if she's coughing up phelgm that it shuldn't last too long as she's getting it off her chest. Have you been to the gp as she may need antibiotics if there is an infection?

NappiesGalooooooooooooria · 07/12/2006 22:20

come on cod, you must know, surely?

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MerryBiglipsmas · 07/12/2006 22:20

its a very faint yellow phelgm..ill wait till monday to see if she be ok

How are you Ledodgy?

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