Congestion question

Re: Congestion question

• Aprilbaby49 member

  December 2013

  I agree with LibbyLouHoo about the saline, suction, humidifier etc.
  
  Does your pediatrician take calls during office hours to answer questions? If it's been an entire week and he doesn't have a fever, you probably don't have to take him in but it may be a good idea to call the dr and talk to him/her directly.
  
  Simple chest congestion can turn into something serious like bronchitis so it's worth giving the dr a call. If he needs to be seen the MD will tell you to come in.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Kate_C member

  December 2013

  If he doesn't seem to have trouble breathing (you can google signs like nasal flaring and how the chest moves while breathing), would probably just continue to care for him at home.
  
  But I am the mom who takes her kid in for everything and has the ped just shake his head at me. So take him in if it will give you some peace of mind. Hope he feels better soon!

  
  

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• burneyonboard member

  December 2013 edited December 2013

  We've been congested too.  If his congestion is green or he has a fever I would take him in.  Do you have a nurse line to call and see if they think he should come in?

  

  
  

  
  

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• MKC12/22/2006 member

  December 2013

  It is green... I've been doing Vicks, soothing vapor baths, etc. He has no patience for my touching his nose at all.
  
  I called a couple days ago and talked to the nurse. She suggested the Vicks and Motrin, along with elevating part of his bed, but I didn't do the bed part.
  
  Thanks for the suggestions - I will google that stuff! If it's not better today we will go in.

  

  
  

  

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