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My 4 month old has had a cough since Thanksgiving. He attends day care and was never sick until that time. I switched formulas to soy based thinking this would help with the mucus.
 
The cough is worse at night. He coughs so hard his little face turns red. Lasts about 30 seconds, sometimes longer. Have taken him to the doctor, probably 30 times by now, and they tell me he is okay. Was on amoxicillin, seemed to help for awhile, then the cough came back.
 
Don't know what to do now.

 

30 times??? Wow, that's a lot. It sounds like you are very worried about him.

 

Daycare has a way of spreading more bugs around, and therefore kids get sick more.

 

I don't know if I can give you anymore advice that you have probably received already, but I will try.

 

  • Try a humidifier or vaporizer (which helps to moisten the air)

  • Do NOT allow anyone to smoke in your house or around your baby

  • Use a mattress cover over his mattress

  • Remove all stuffed animals and pillows from your baby's bed

  • Minimize any dust in the house and your baby's room

 

I would also be interested in knowing the following:

 

  • Have you taken him to see the same doctor every time, or have you seen different ones?

  • Has he been tested or treated for Pertussis or whooping cough?

  • Did he have an chest xray and is it otherwise normal?

 

A second opinion from a physician that will see and examine your baby may be the best thing for you and your baby. At least you can hear another standpoint that may help you.

 

Good luck. Dr. Mike

 

Thank you for your advice. I finally took him to another doctor who put him on a breathing machine. He had inflammation of the lungs and they are treating it like asthma.

 

You are very welcome.

 

This article was reviewed 04/23/2010 07:24 AM

 

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