What can I give a kid who is coughing nonstop from post nasal drip?

[Guest guest]

This is for my daughter who I am transitioning into SCD. She is

coughing constantly from this drip and I don't know what to give her.

I would rather not go the over the counter remedy if there is a natural

option to try first. She is three years old.

Thanks!

son, 3yo, PDD-NOS, SCD since 11/20/07

daughter 3yo, transitioning to SCD

[Guest guest]

,

New recommendations state that cold medicines are

basically ineffective for children, and anything that

stops them from coughing up what's draining can

actually be dangerous. If she stops coughing, the

congestion will sit in her lungs and become a breeding

ground for bacteria, which can cause a more serious

infection. Cough suppressants can only be used if it's

a dry, non-productive cough, where you can't hear

mucus rattling around. So that's more ammo for

avoiding the OTC stuff.

There are plenty of natural remedies that can be very

helpful. First, make sure she's drinking lots of

liquid. Drinking liquid is an effective decongestant

on its own. Try having her sit in the bathroom while

you run a hot shower. That can help loosen congestion.

A humidifier can help if she's coughing more from

breathing through her mouth and her throat is drying

out in the process. If that's not it and it's truly

from the drip, don't worry about it. You can also prop

her up in bed at night on a slant with blankets

underneath her pillow. Prop her up on the couch for

naps the same way, since because of all the coughing

she will need more sleep to get enough rest. Some

people stack blankets under the mattress to get a good

slant that way, but that never worked for me.

I had asthma all through my childhood, which

manifested as a pretty endless string of bronchitis

and pneumonia episodes, and all of these measures were

taken for me. I slept sitting up a lot. So I have

first hand experience. I hope that helps!

B.

ASD son, RA self, SCD Nov. 2007

http://scdgirl.blogspot.com

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--- kptert wrote:

> This is for my daughter who I am transitioning into

> SCD. She is

> coughing constantly from this drip and I don't know

> what to give her.

> I would rather not go the over the counter remedy if

> there is a natural

> option to try first. She is three years old.

>

> Thanks!

>

>

> son, 3yo, PDD-NOS, SCD since 11/20/07

> daughter 3yo, transitioning to SCD

>

>

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,

Thanks--We will definitely stay away from the OTC meds. She is fine except for

the cough. Ususally it is worse at night when she is laying down so I will try

propping her up tonight. Today she just seems to be coughing a lot during the

day. Thanks for the suggestions, I will be putting them to use!

son ,3yo, PDD-NOS, SCD since 11/20/07

daughter,3yo, starting the transition to SCD

-------------- Original message --------------

,

New recommendations state that cold medicines are

basically ineffective for children, and anything that

stops them from coughing up what's draining can

actually be dangerous. If she stops coughing, the

congestion will sit in her lungs and become a breeding

ground for bacteria, which can cause a more serious

infection. Cough suppressants can only be used if it's

a dry, non-productive cough, where you can't hear

mucus rattling around. So that's more ammo for

avoiding the OTC stuff.

There are plenty of natural remedies that can be very

helpful. First, make sure she's drinking lots of

liquid. Drinking liquid is an effective decongestant

on its own. Try having her sit in the bathroom while

you run a hot shower. That can help loosen congestion.

A humidifier can help if she's coughing more from

breathing through her mouth and her throat is drying

out in the process. If that's not it and it's truly

from the drip, don't worry about it. You can also prop

her up in bed at night on a slant with blankets

underneath her pillow. Prop her up on the couch for

naps the same way, since because of all the coughing

she will need more sleep to get enough rest. Some

people stack blankets under the mattress to get a good

slant that way, but that never worked for me.

I had asthma all through my childhood, which

manifested as a pretty endless string of bronchitis

and pneumonia episodes, and all of these measures were

taken for me. I slept sitting up a lot. So I have

first hand experience. I hope that helps!

B.

ASD son, RA self, SCD Nov. 2007

http://scdgirl.blogspot.com

***********

--- kptert wrote:

> This is for my daughter who I am transitioning into

> SCD. She is

> coughing constantly from this drip and I don't know

> what to give her.

> I would rather not go the over the counter remedy if

> there is a natural

> option to try first. She is three years old.

>

> Thanks!

>

>

> son, 3yo, PDD-NOS, SCD since 11/20/07

> daughter 3yo, transitioning to SCD

>

>

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[Guest guest]

What about warm water with lemon and honey. Thats what I used the

other night for my 18 month old.

>

> > This is for my daughter who I am transitioning into

> > SCD. She is

> > coughing constantly from this drip and I don't know

> > what to give her.

> > I would rather not go the over the counter remedy if

> > there is a natural

> > option to try first. She is three years old.

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> >

> > son, 3yo, PDD-NOS, SCD since 11/20/07

> > daughter 3yo, transitioning to SCD

> >

> >

>

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I will try this too--sounds very soothing!

Thank you,

-------------- Original message --------------

What about warm water with lemon and honey. Thats what I used the

other night for my 18 month old.

>

> > This is for my daughter who I am transitioning into

> > SCD. She is

> > coughing constantly from this drip and I don't know

> > what to give her.

> > I would rather not go the over the counter remedy if

> > there is a natural

> > option to try first. She is three years old.

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> >

> > son, 3yo, PDD-NOS, SCD since 11/20/07

> > daughter 3yo, transitioning to SCD

> >

> >

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Hi, ,

Here are some cold remedies posted by Sheila. Not sure if any are

specifically for post-nasal drip, but take a look.

mom to -12

SCD 4/23/04

[Guest guest]

Whoops! You'll find it easier to take a look if I post the link. LOL

>

> Hi, ,

> Here are some cold remedies posted by Sheila. Not sure if any are

> specifically for post-nasal drip, but take a look.

>

> mom to -12

> SCD 4/23/04

>

[Guest guest]

Argh!

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pecanbread/message/72367

>

> Hi, ,

> Here are some cold remedies posted by Sheila. Not sure if any are

> specifically for post-nasal drip, but take a look.

>

> mom to -12

> SCD 4/23/04

>

[Guest guest]

Is Benedry bad for kids with autism?

> >

> > Hi, ,

> > Here are some cold remedies posted by Sheila. Not sure if any are

> > specifically for post-nasal drip, but take a look.

> >

> > mom to -12

> > SCD 4/23/04

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Tina,

Other ingredients in children's liquid benedryl are illegal. Some

parents get the tablets and cut in half and grind them and put in

applesauce or something like that.

mom to -12

SCD 4/23/304

[Guest guest]

dO YOU KNOW WHY? I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THE TYLENOL AND IMB WAS BAD

FOR THE GUT. THATS WHY I ASKED ABOUT BENEDRYL.

>

> Hi, Tina,

> Other ingredients in children's liquid benedryl are illegal. Some

> parents get the tablets and cut in half and grind them and put in

> applesauce or something like that.

>

>

> mom to -12

> SCD 4/23/304

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks! I am going to print all the suggestions from everyone out so I have it

all right in front of me. You guys are great!

-------------- Original message --------------

Hi, ,

Here are some cold remedies posted by Sheila. Not sure if any are

specifically for post-nasal drip, but take a look.

mom to -12

SCD 4/23/04

[Guest guest]

Do I know why what? I'm sorry, but I don't understand your question.

mom to -12

SCD 4/23/04

>

> dO YOU KNOW WHY? I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THE TYLENOL AND IMB WAS BAD

> FOR THE GUT. THATS WHY I ASKED ABOUT BENEDRYL

[Guest guest]

Practically every commercial kid's medicine has sugar

in it in some form, as well as artificial colors and

flavors.

Wasn't there a news story that all of these

medications for children under 6 are now NOT

recommended?

Oh, here's a story.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/19/coldmed.fda/index.html

B.

ASD son, RA self, SCD Nov. 2007

http://scdgirl.blogspot.com

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--- adtahoe wrote:

> dO YOU KNOW WHY? I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THE TYLENOL

> AND IMB WAS BAD

> FOR THE GUT. THATS WHY I ASKED ABOUT BENEDRYL.---

> In

> pecanbread , " julie46250 "

> wrote:

> >

> > Hi, Tina,

> > Other ingredients in children's liquid benedryl

> are illegal. Some

> > parents get the tablets and cut in half and grind

> them and put in

> > applesauce or something like that.

> >

> >

> > mom to -12

> > SCD 4/23/304

> >

>

>

>

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I love the consult your peditrician part!!! They always want us to

use albuteral!!!

> > >

> > > Hi, Tina,

> > > Other ingredients in children's liquid benedryl

> > are illegal. Some

> > > parents get the tablets and cut in half and grind

> > them and put in

> > > applesauce or something like that.

> > >

> > >

> > > mom to -12

> > > SCD 4/23/304

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

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Really? Ugh. Just using one of those inhalers ONCE

gets me all sped up and I can't sleep.

B.

ASD son, RA self, SCD Nov. 2007

http://scdgirl.blogspot.com

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--- adtahoe wrote:

> I love the consult your peditrician part!!! They

> always want us to

> use albuteral!!!

> > > >

> > > > Hi, Tina,

> > > > Other ingredients in children's liquid

> benedryl

> > > are illegal. Some

> > > > parents get the tablets and cut in half and

> grind

> > > them and put in

> > > > applesauce or something like that.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > mom to -12

> > > > SCD 4/23/304

> > > >

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> > >

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And they produce yeast!!! But eveytime my kids are sick, thats

their answer and or a liquid steroid the last time. And its scary

when your little childrene get breathe.

> > > > >

> > > > > Hi, Tina,

> > > > > Other ingredients in children's liquid

> > benedryl

> > > > are illegal. Some

> > > > > parents get the tablets and cut in half and

> > grind

> > > > them and put in

> > > > > applesauce or something like that.

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > mom to -12

> > > > > SCD 4/23/304

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[Guest guest]

Crazy! I guess it's a little different for me. I've

always had trouble breathing with all sorts of

illnesses so I know what is serious and what isn't,

but that's terrible. Steroids? Sheesh.

I had asthma as a kid much worse than I have it now.

You're right, though, it is scary. I still have

trouble with having things around my neck because of

the psychological trauma, and sometimes I dream that I

can't breathe. That happened a lot more when I was

younger, though.

B.

ASD son, RA self, SCD Nov. 2007

http://scdgirl.blogspot.com

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--- adtahoe wrote:

> And they produce yeast!!! But eveytime my kids are

> sick, thats

> their answer and or a liquid steroid the last time.

> And its scary

> when your little childrene get breathe.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Hi, Tina,

> > > > > > Other ingredients in children's liquid

> > > benedryl

> > > > > are illegal. Some

> > > > > > parents get the tablets and cut in half

> and

> > > grind

> > > > > them and put in

> > > > > > applesauce or something like that.

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > mom to -12

> > > > > > SCD 4/23/304

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

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