Wet Cough in 4 Month Old

My son had a similar problem when he was the same age, and every time I would ask the doctor he would tell me things like you were saying. It never went away. When he was 2 or so he was sick all the time. Any and every cold, he got and it was all winter. I took him to a chiropractor (recommended not just picked out of a phone book or insurance book). He did knesiology and told me that it was asthma. He gave me a natural supplement for him to take and he took it for almost 2 years before he completely got better. Hope this helps.

Hi E.,
I have worked w/ quite a few babies with reflux issues. If she is not congested and doesn't have any other cold symtoms, I would ask the doctor for a trial of reflux meds, that is very possible and can cause further issues if untreated. If the meds make no difference after a couple of weeks they haven't hurt her at all...really no side effects.

Could be excess saliva from teething. My daughter gets alot of fluid in her throat when she is teething and it sounds like a loose cough.

Are you the same E. that posted about a change in formula? If so this may be your answer to whether your child is allergic or not. The wet cough may be mucous or phlegm that is being caused by the new formula. I would get rid of the humidifier in her room if she is not showing signs of being stuffed up in her nose.

Sometimes it just has to run its course and it sounds like you're doing all that can be done for her age. If it gets worse though I'd bring her back. My daughter (who is now 4) gets bronchitis alot and it often leads to pneumonia. If it's a cold...it should go away in 5-7 days. If it's not better by then I'd bring her back. Poor baby...I hope she gets well soon!