What Can I Do??

Jade--x · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:20 AM

My LO's got a chesty cough and sore throat and I don't know what to do to help him!!

He's not grumpy because of it, but when I wind him he crys as he burps because it hurts his throat, and when he coughs he crys a little if it's a big cough.

The last feed he had, as he coughed he was really sick..it sort of projectiled over the sofa!

I've had a look on the internet for cough medicines suitable for 5 month olds and I've found a few but then I read on a random forum that come up on google that you aren't supposed to give it them because it could mask more serious problems??? And to give them calpol or see your GP.

My GP is only there Tue, Wed, Thur and surgery is closed, and I don't want him to go any longer it's so horrible seeing him like this

Can anyone help with what I should do?? Thanks x

Laura--x · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:27 AM

Could you see a diff dr tomorrow hun? I know when im depserate and my dr aint in i just book in with any dr just to be seen.

Other than that hun i dont realy know, go to your chemist and ask the pharmacist and see what they say.

Sorry your feeling poorly Tyler

feel better soon xx

bibswy · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:30 AM

Its so horrible when they're poorly isn't it? I would give calpol to ease discomfort and see GP as soon as poss.

louise1302 · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:30 AM

txylix(sp?) do a cough medicine for 3 months and over its only a glycerine linctus so it would mask and other symptoms but would coat his throat and make coughing easier iykwim but i would try and see a diff gp in the morning he may need some antibiotics

Jkelmum · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:31 AM

take him to out of hrs doctors to be safe xx

shampain · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:31 AM

Boots do a cough syrup for 3month+ it worked lovely for Paddy when he had a cough x

Fern.x · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:37 AM

Ive used the boots one and tixilix as louise1302 says as well as a vapor rub(6+) but that seemed to clear it up.. as hes still little would maby try and get an emergency appoinment with another gp down there hun? xx

for Tyler i know how horrible it can be xx

Jade--x · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:41 AM

Normally our doctors are right pains in the backsides!! Well not the doctor the receptionist, and she won't let you book emergency appointments..Normally I ask to be put through to talk to my doctor (that the receptionist really isn't happy about) and she just says to go straight down. I can give it a try tomorrow see if they'll let me though chances are pretty slim to be honest..I went to an out of hours surgery myself when I was really ill about a month and a half ago the doctor there was really nice I might try giving them a ring?? Will they class it as an emergency though??

Jul 5th, 2009, 05:20 AM	#1
Jade--x Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 667	What Can I Do?? My LO's got a chesty cough and sore throat and I don't know what to do to help him!! He's not grumpy because of it, but when I wind him he crys as he burps because it hurts his throat, and when he coughs he crys a little if it's a big cough. The last feed he had, as he coughed he was really sick..it sort of projectiled over the sofa! I've had a look on the internet for cough medicines suitable for 5 month olds and I've found a few but then I read on a random forum that come up on google that you aren't supposed to give it them because it could mask more serious problems??? And to give them calpol or see your GP. My GP is only there Tue, Wed, Thur and surgery is closed, and I don't want him to go any longer it's so horrible seeing him like this Can anyone help with what I should do?? Thanks x

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Jul 5th, 2009, 05:27 AM	#2
Laura--x Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: England Posts: 8,789	Could you see a diff dr tomorrow hun? I know when im depserate and my dr aint in i just book in with any dr just to be seen. Other than that hun i dont realy know, go to your chemist and ask the pharmacist and see what they say. Sorry your feeling poorly Tyler feel better soon xx

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Jul 5th, 2009, 05:30 AM	#3
bibswy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: house in the woods Posts: 1,242	Its so horrible when they're poorly isn't it? I would give calpol to ease discomfort and see GP as soon as poss.

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Jul 5th, 2009, 05:30 AM	#4
louise1302 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: manchester,uk Posts: 6,575	txylix(sp?) do a cough medicine for 3 months and over its only a glycerine linctus so it would mask and other symptoms but would coat his throat and make coughing easier iykwim but i would try and see a diff gp in the morning he may need some antibiotics

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Jul 5th, 2009, 05:31 AM	#5
Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,574	take him to out of hrs doctors to be safe xx

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shampain Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birkenshaw, Bradford Posts: 2,247	Boots do a cough syrup for 3month+ it worked lovely for Paddy when he had a cough x

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Jul 5th, 2009, 05:37 AM	#7
Fern.x Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scotland/ Fife Posts: 1,132	Ive used the boots one and tixilix as louise1302 says as well as a vapor rub(6+) but that seemed to clear it up.. as hes still little would maby try and get an emergency appoinment with another gp down there hun? xx for Tyler i know how horrible it can be xx

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Jul 5th, 2009, 05:41 AM	#8
Jade--x Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 667	Normally our doctors are right pains in the backsides!! Well not the doctor the receptionist, and she won't let you book emergency appointments..Normally I ask to be put through to talk to my doctor (that the receptionist really isn't happy about) and she just says to go straight down. I can give it a try tomorrow see if they'll let me though chances are pretty slim to be honest..I went to an out of hours surgery myself when I was really ill about a month and a half ago the doctor there was really nice I might try giving them a ring?? Will they class it as an emergency though??

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