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Have u found a medicine that actually works for a tickly cough??

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greyriver · 27/11/2005 16:23

nothing seems to be helping DD (10 mo's) she is having a nightmare sleeping....

tia

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Chandra · 27/11/2005 16:26

No, I haven't, I asked GP for one for ages until she told me: "Look, coughing happens for a reason, it helps to clear his chest. I wouldn't advise you to use one, I wouldn't use it in my own children". She was very convincing...

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greyriver · 27/11/2005 16:31

thats interesting, I had never even thought of that. Just horrible to hear them sturglling at night....i might avoid using anything with this in mind....

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greyriver · 27/11/2005 16:32

*struggling

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Enid · 27/11/2005 17:21

i give mine hot ribena - think its probably a placebo but they think it works

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mammamic · 27/11/2005 17:23

Boots sore throat and cough linctus. Does not stop them coughing as such but does help alleviate soreness. I use this if she's had the cough for more than 4 days or so together with paracetemol supension if needed.

as for the GPs comments regarding coughing for a reason. This may be true but that does not mean it's not painful, distressing or miserable for the child suffering.

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trefusis · 27/11/2005 17:24

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bossykate · 27/11/2005 17:25

the best thing for a tickly cough in babies, ime, is a humidifier in the bedroom. alternatively, place some wet towels over the radiators in her room overnight - the steam really helps to clear the chest. hth.

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Enid · 27/11/2005 17:26

hot water and manuka honey got rid of mine but dont think honey is recommended for under 1's

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izzybiz · 27/11/2005 17:55

i bought DD some good old butter cup syrup, seemed to help, prob full of sugar though, but it was horrible to hear her little voice all sore!!

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Chandra · 27/11/2005 18:54

Oh yes, how could I forget... the humidifier makes all the difference, and if it's a "wet" cought it helps lots to have her upper half higher than her legs (pillow under the cot mattress?)

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trefusis · 27/11/2005 19:20

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greyriver · 27/11/2005 20:11

in bed and one hour after coughing terribly bless her i am going up with a big bowl of hot steamy water....her room is only small so hopefully shouldnt take long for it to help....fingers crossed. thanks for the suggestion

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tigeryuan · 28/11/2005 12:12

my son had the same problem when he was 7-10 months. use the humidifier & put a bowl of water inside the room will help!!!

also, try to avoid offering cold drink & fruit & foods. i tell you, it'll def. make the difference!

room temp. is okay, but not something straight out of the fridge!!

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