Help with non stop coughing?
I have a cold with a really bad cough. Sometimes, in school, I cough and can't stop for about 5/10 minutes. I try to stop coughing, but I can't. I usually can control it. But ever since yesterday, where I spend 30 minutes coughing non stop, I can't control it. I'll get a drink of water, but that won't stop. I would go to the nurse, but all they will do is give me cough drops. The next time I get one of these 'coughing sprees' what should I do so they won't last as long.
What to do about rattling sound in toddlers chest?
my 16 month old had a nasty cold all last week with constant runny nose and dry cough, that turned into a wet cough, we went to the doc last thursday and she gave me an antibiotic because he coughed up some mucus and told me to give him breathing treatments every 6 hours. well here it is tuesday and he finish his antibiotic yesterday and he still has a rattling sound in his chest faint when he breaths but i can feel it when i put my hand on his chest, and you can really hear it after a breaking treatment. i would normally take him to the doc again but she is on vacation this week. My question is should i just wait a few more days to see if it clears up on its own or call and speak with the nurse practitioner? He is acting fine, running around playing normally and no fever. He was on a 5 day antibiotic and breathing treatments every 6 hours for 2 weeks. I was also told to cup my hand and pat his back frequently which i do as often as i can. Thank you one concerned mommy
16 month old CAN'T stop coughing. Throwing up because of it! What can I do to help?
not sure what to do about the cough, but you HAVE to get some fluids in her or it will be an emergency situation. When my son got to that point I was using a medication syringe to squirt pedialyte or gatorade a tablespoon at a time into his mouth. I also got pedialyte popsicles and mushed them up into a slush. I think l literally made him scream so I could pop a spoonful of the slush into his mouth. He would stop screaming and smack his lips, then start screaming again...so I popped another spoonful of slush in. I generally do not advocate forcing children to eat or drink, but in his case it WAS needed as he had not had a wet diaper in like 6-8 hours. I think what you need to do is to call your regular pediatrician's emergency number and ask what you can give her. I don't think it is the cough that is necessarily causing her to vomit. In my son's case it was the snot dripping down the back of his throat gagging him...the poor kid was sticking his fingers down his throat trying to pull the gunk out. He was almost 2 at the time, so the doctor told me to give him robitussin and gave me a dosage. you can tell your family doc what the ER doc said was wrong with her...
Sick pre-teen medicines to take, has constant coughs, headaches, running nose,?
why do people ask health questions online when they should be going to a doctor?
Why do cold drinks make me cough?
Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. However, excessive coughing may mean you have an underlying disease or disorder. Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive.The reason behind the cough after drink cold is Bronchospasm.BronchospasmAbout 5-10% of people get bronchspasm coughing when consuming very cold liquids/foods.Bronchospasm....: Cold can cause bronchospasm which, in turn, can lead to coughing. Try to eat and drink cold substances slower, giving them the chance to warm up prior to swallowing. Take heart though--it is not a serious or life-threatening condition.
What is a good remedy for coughs (for a 95 years old grandparent)?
Hello. Any adult who has lived to see the Golden age of 90-something? Is a human marvel in her or him self alone! Secondly as you get Older you may want to avoid situations that increase your risk of colds and infections. If an elderly grandma or great grandma is suffering with a ' hacking ' cold that consist of a constant Cough. Should be seen by a doctor and chest X-rayed for signs of possible Pneumonia or worse. Until a doctor can evaluate the cause, I would recommend a warm bowl of chicken bouillon and two blankets to keep warm. Also avoid cold air and drafty situations. If the cough becomes worse during the night, please head to an emergency room. Please monitor the situation until the cold has wavered. Good luck.K