what is best alternative medicine for coughing  for 22 months old baby?
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First of all, take him to a physician.  Even if he is in day care, he should not be getting sick so often.  Maybe he needs an antibiotic, maybe he has asthma...who knows.  The second thing is the excessive use of Tylenol.....Tylenol can be very toxic and damage the liver.  If you are using Tylenol for 5 days a week...week after week, you could create another problem with Tylenol toxicity and liver damage.\n\nIf day care is the major source for his viruses, it may be time to look for in home babysitting, where your child is not around so many other children.  As sick as you are of having a sick toddler, he is sick of being sick....get him to a physician!\n\nA room humidifier in his room when he is sleeping is good.  Hot dry air can be harmful because it can cause microscopic breaks in the airway surfaces and allow viruses to invade the body.  Keep the humidifier clean, it too can ve a source of molds and viruses.  Don't overheat your home.  Cooler (not cold) air is healthier for breathing.....for the whole family. Good nutrition will also help in the fight against viruses....orange juice, cranbery juice, apple juice for fluid intake.  Wash your hands and his hands frequently and use paper towels to dry hands with.  Terry cloth towels hold viruses and bacteria.
980240
very little I'm afraid - most cough medicines are expensive and none of them work that well at all..... stick with the honey and lemon or sipping hot water.\n\n\nIf it has been going on longer than a few weeks speak to your doctor.
686603
when my daughter was 7 months old she had an ear infection.I had her to the doctor two times still didn't cure it.I used granny's home remedies again. a fresh clove of garlic diced very small put in a jar and cover with olive oil let set over night,shake the jar twice the next day.Then strain and put the oil in a covered container and keep in the fridge.I gave my daughter 1/4 teas. every 4 hours and warmed some and dropped into her ear.After 1 day of this the next morning she coughed up quite a bit of flem from her lungs.She stopped pulling at her ear that same day.! Also if you know a smoker.have someone gently blow(puff) cigarette smoke in her ear and cover immediately with a warm towel I don't know how that cures it but I have seen it done many many times! Instant cure!
663006
an old therapy for nasal drainage and congestion is called ear candling or coning.  They work wonders.  It will stop your nasal drainage, congestion and cough for a week or more.  I use them for the same thing and now only have to use them once a month.  If you are interested you can check them out at lrwhandmadecreations.com.  Hope this helps.
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at 17 months old, your son will most likely not be diagnosed with asthma. most doctors are reluctant to diagnose asthma until the child develops a bit. a cough could be indicative of many things. if your son is having a persistent cough for longer than a week or so, you need to take your son to the doctor and have a few simple tests ran to know for sure about what is going on. if your son is having any dificulties breathing, you need to get him to the doctor.
410219
My dr said not to buy store cough syrup bc it doesn't work. if your over 21, my dr said to take a couple of teaspoon's of whiskey, a teaspoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey and heat it up. it tastes like crap, but it works for me.
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Tea with honey & lemon (actual honey & lemon, none of that Lipton flavored crap!)\n\nAlso (this one is annoying to do but does well for your throat and sinuses), brew camomille in a pot of really hot water and then cover yourself & the pot with a blanket and breathe in the camomille vapors for a while (don't over do it, if you're uncomfortable, get out from the blanket!!). It usually helps with coughing.
934979
Have a rennie, or a strong tasting cough sweet (or something aniseed).\nSip some water\nlearn to do some breathing exercises.\nRead the Allen Carr Easyway book it works.
1034568
Just make sure you dilute it with water BIG TIME!  The herbs are pretty powerful....especially for a 2 year old.  Good for you for introducing your child to herbal teas though!!!!!  I have a 2 year old as well I think It is way better than Kool-aid or chocolate milk....YUCK!
654331
get yourself some pennyroyal; but, be very careful not to allow a lactating or pregnant mother use the herb...for them it would be dangerous...for you it will dry up your lungs tremendously
737285
Run the hottest possible water in your shower to make "fog" in the bathroom.  Sit with your daughter AWAY FROM THE WATER and let her inhale the steam to loosen up the cough.  Also, plenty of fluids.  Warm tea with honey is soothing...sometimes the cough is worse because the throat is so irritated.  Glad you are taking her to the doctor.  Meanwhile, please keep an eye on her temperature, and give children's strength Tylenol for fever over 100.8.  (NEVER give aspirin to a child!  Can cause Reyes Syndrome, which can be very dangerous.)  Hope your little sweetie feels better soon.   :-)
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I feel your pain. I struggled with an asthmatic child from the time he was 2 weeks old. Brown inhaler sounds like PULMOCORT??\nother Albuterol. Albuertol is a bronchial dialator to help open up the lungs. Whats the pill she is taking at night?? Is it singulair??\nReasons for the antibiotic is to prevent of treat pneumonia.\n\nSuggestions to try to help reduce her flair ups\n1. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING around the child. Cigarette smoke \nis one of the biggest culprits.\n2. Limit contact with animals for some children this can be their trigger.\n3. No carpeting, carpets harbor dust and dust mites which can make it worse for some asthmatics\n4. Have your child evaluated by a pediatric pulmonologist.\nTheir are so many new medications available to treat and help reduce the number of asthma attacks.\nIf you child has seasonal allergies. How about an allergy tablet. My son is using claritan. Pulmocort and his albuterol. I am happy so report he has not had an asthma attack in an entire year. This from a child who had more than 20-30 a year with multiple trips to the ER.\n\nJust because your GP prescribed the BROWN medicine does not mean it is the best one for your child. There any many others to choose from. When you child uses her inhalers are you sure it is being used correctly? If not ask for a prescription of a SPACER. Which helps the medicine get where it has to go.\n\nAll the best and hope some of this helps.
1032171
yeah!!! do not drink to much milk or things like coke . makes flem. \nand you should gargle with  boiled warm water and salt.\n whistle and sing alot around the house to open up the vocal chords.\n don't smoke either. try not to it is not good for the throut.\nalso lemon and tea sips are also good. and chewing on ice.\nhope this helps a little.
1089651
Anything warm to drink will help open your nasal passages, like chicken soup. If you have a cough you could try some honey and lemon juice mixed together. You just sip it. It really does work for me. Good luck.
637115
There is no herbal remedy for either of these issues.  However, if you insist on throwing your money away, throw some of it my way!  Do what the kid's pediatrician tells you to do, for cripes sakes, and stop playing f*cking russian roulette with the child's health!
310499
any over the counter decongestant... Pseudophed is the best, I think...      When my son's ear would get clogged the pharmacist told me to put a cap full of peroxide in it... let it bubble then flush warm water in it while holding you head, ear facing down, over the sink using a ear dropper....   All stuff you can get at a local drugstore...\n\nfeel better
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the good new is that winter is over. you may want to look into a different daycare or smaller one.  THere is something kids and adults can take that is supposed to prevent you from getting sick even when everyone else around you already is sick.  It is called Air Borne.  You just put it into a cup of water and let the tablet dissolve.  Then drink it.  Adults take one tablet and kids take half.  It tastes good too surprisingls.  And has worked great for my kids. and myslef.  You can get it just about anywhere.  I think it costs like 5 or 6 dollars at walmart.  Easily worth the money.