Nasal congestion...when is it cause for concern?

jen mayhill

LO has been congested since week one (we are on week 6).  It started to go away last Friday, but is back, and I fear this time it's my fault.  Our pediatrician gave us the green light to take him out of the house.  Her only caution was to avoid indoor crowded spaces ( her example was a Pacers game).  It was a beautiful, but windy day in Indy on Saturday so we bundled him up, and took him downtown...to a crowded space outside.  After beating myself up for the last two days thinking he has a cold, I thought I'd check to see what the difference between a cold and congestion is...he doesn't have a fever and his boogers are white/clear.  Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

F15Wife

I dont think a cold should last 5 weeks. Maybe allergies? Make an appt with his ped.

Mr&Mrs.B

Our little one had congestion for the first two weeks, and same thing, clear drainage.  Our pediatrician told us to use a cool mist humidifier in his room at night.  We also use the bulb suction to clear his nose 1-2 times a day.  After about 3 or 4 nights, his congestion has decreased dramatically!  Worth a shot!  GL!

jen mayhill

Sorry, in my mommy haze, I think I confused my question.  LO has had simple nasal congestion for weeks - nothing we were worried about since it started to subside after using nasal drops, a vaporizer and a bulb syringe.  I'm just curious when basic congestion becomes a cold...all I have found is "in addition to a runny nose, a fever of 100 or higher, and a cough".  Just wondered if anyone's pedis told them to watch for anything else.  Thanks a million:)