cough/congestion cross post

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My son, who is on SCD (3 mos.) and taking LDN (1 mo.) has developed

congestion and a cough that is sounding increasingly deeper. I seem to

recall people mentioning respiratory issues with SCD at around this point

and also some moms mentioning coughs while on LDN. What can I do to make

sure it doesn't turn into anything serious? I don't know whether we're

dealing with viruses or allergies at this point. We have all been having

congestion & drainage, but Jordan was the first with symptoms, so his has

had more time to progress. He has not been running fever. He has had

increased allergic reaction (pimply cheeks, red ears, sore/red above lip,

and behavioral problems) and always seems to do VERY poorly behaviorally

when he has these symptoms of congestion & coughing. I do NOT want to give

antibiotics if it can be helped at all, but my husband is not feeling

comfortable with letting this go on much more. He applied Vick's to his

chest tonight and also gave him some nasty OTC cough/congestion medicine

with some AWFUL ingredients. If I can get a handle on it myself, I would

like to.

Any thoughts?