Neverending cold

etaguines · November 2015

So a couple weeks ago my son had croup. I don't think he ever fully recovered bc he is now wheezing again!!!! He sleeps through the night with no problem, the trouble is when he wakes up and starts walking the wheezing begins. Is it possible to get croup twice? Any suggestions on what I can try at home before taking him to see his pedi again? I am so paranoid of going outside now!!!

Bigboobsmcgee · November 2015

Croup usually always turns into an upper respiratory infection after the barking cough part of croup goes away. That URI or cold can last for weeks too My son had croup many times so we are quite experienced with this although he never had wheezing with the croup.

I'd call your Pedi anyways just to let them know what is happening and make sure there's nothing else you need to do.

etaguines · November 2015

Thanks!

etaguines · November 2015

Any recommendations on how to prevent or relieve discomfort? Any suggestions would help

Designermomma · November 2015

Do you have a nebulizer? DS has asthma so he has a nebulizer with prescription steroids that help open his lungs.
If not, pretty much all you can do is constant
Saline & suction, Humidifier & baby Vicks or make your own with essential oils.

Squirtgun · November 2015

Added to what PPs have said, Johnson and Johnson makes a baby soap that helps- you put a capful in the bath water, and let them soak and breath in the smell. It's the one in a green bottle- I think it's got menthol or something in it! It smells really good. (Although with daughter I'd do it in the morning or after her nap, because it would really wake her up!)