Congestion - Round Lake,IL

Hi B.,

I'm not sure if it helps or not, but with all of my kids I have seen congestion in the first few months. My doc has attributed most of to the fact that they are still clearing amniotic fluid out of their lungs, and they don't have the sense to cough... they're pretty sedentary and don't give their lungs the workout they need to expel it effectively. I'm not quite sure when it went away to be honest... but it did.

My son sounded like a little bulldog for a while there.

It is possible your baby has a spring cold... use a little saline nasal spray, probably just one drop in each nostril, gently squeeze the nostrils a little to soak the boogers so it doesn't just run down his throat, then wait a few minutes and use the bulb to suck out the boogers. he is likely to choke on the phlegm a bit if it's thick.. he doesn't know how to manage it, swallow it, spit it out or cough to clear it thru his throat :( poor guy :( post nasal drip can cause some stomach upset for me so he might be having some appetite loss from it.

unfortunately, there are no medicines to give your son at his age...

So, while I don't know that my advice will help with your frustration and heartbreak while you little man is dealing with this, I can say you're not alone :) I have also heard that infants can't have allergies,... but it makes no sense to me... i mean, if there are irritants in the air (pollen), why do they think it doesn't affect them? I think it's possible he could be having issues with pollen or seasonal type irritants... though I've read it's not the case... i dunno...who am i? I'm no doctor, just doing the best I can with the logic life experience has given me thus far, and all the reading a mom can do with her limited time :)

p.s. my son is currently dealing with a little head cold right now... so I feel your pain :)

Both of my boys were like that too (now ages 2 and 4). Like your dr, mine told me it was due to the small nasal passages. I'm sure in some children that is all it is and it will pass. I used to prop up the end of the matress with a towel and have the vaporizer running all the time, nothing seemed to really give them much comfort and ease the conjestion and drainage.
My younger son ended up having chronic bronchitis starting at 8 months. I don't know if his bronchitis is at all related to his congestion as an infant. We are seeming an allergist this week to see if it is all allergy related.
You can always call an allergy specialist and have a phone consultation and just ask if it's possible for your young son to have allergies.
Good luck!

B.,

I am so sorry to hear about our children's sickness. I know, as a mom, that can be so discouraging.

I am a stay at home mom that teaches moms how to build to their children's immune systems. I have received countless calls the past few winters from moms who rejoice that their children are well, and that they no longer frequent the pediatrican's office and drugstore.

My little ones struggled with that when they were little and I would be happy to share what has worked for us.

Please e-mail me privately if you are intereted in more details.

T.
Mom of four little ones and one on the way

If you are not comfortable with your doctor has told you please go see an allergy specialist just to ease your mind. It is always better to be safe. You should never have to feel helpless or frustrated when it comes to our children. If it is an allergy a specialist would be able to help right away.

S.