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Coughing/congestion from teething??

nikipau144nikipau144 member
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So, C has developed a bad cough and congestion, which as worsened the past 24 hours. My MIL took her to the pedi this morning, and they said it was a mucus buildup from teething/drooling. Has anyone else's LO experienced this? It sounds pretty bad, and I would hate to mistake it for teething. However, if that's what it is from, hopefully it is not long lasting. They provided her with some medicine to help her at night, but other than that, they say she is fine.

I am on the brink of switching pedi's and considering going to the new one for a second opinion.

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Re: Coughing/congestion from teething??

  • dmoreillydmoreilly
    When DD starts to get a new tooth she gets a very runny nose, drool, and cough. The runny nose is almost as abundant as the drool. She doesn't get the usual fever along with it, but can be pretty miserable as we are constantly wiping or suctioning her nose - not a happy camper!
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  • emilydholmes1emilydholmes1 member
    The same thing happened to DS and ours lasted about 2 months from the time he started teething until he cut that first tooth. If you feel like it's something else, get a 2nd opinion but it is totally normal for thsi to happen. We called DS "lil wheezy" for a couple weeks his was so bad but it worked itself out and we never gave him any meds for it.
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  • sodelishsodelish member
    I believe we are currently going through the same thing. The runny nose has lasted FOREVER (it's still clear though, so the pedi isn't concerned) and there is drool constantly running out of DD's mouth. However, we're not seeing/feeling teeth on the gums. Did you all see/feel teeth during this time?
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  • nikipau144nikipau144 member
    Thanks ladies! Good to know it is a common effect of teething!
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  • write2nicolewrite2nicole member

    I've heard from a lot of people that runny noses are often part of teething. I would imagine if your DD has had a runny nose or congestion, a cough could soon follow. Babies end up with lots of drainage on the inside, too, because they don't blow their noses.

    That said, I've also been told that you should always check with the doctor, particularly if there's a fever. Even though it can still be a reaction to teething, it's better to have a doctor figure it out.

    If you're switching pedis and you can get in soon enough, then why not get a second opinion? 

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