Nichole - posted on 12/04/2009 ( 11 moms have responded )
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Does anybody know how to help a 4 mnth old who has really bad phlegm. He gets so upset because it is hard to breath and eat. Any info would be appreciated.
Recommedation for Phlegmmy 4month old
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Nicole - posted on 12/08/2009
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you may want to look into allergy or milk/soy intolerence. if formula feed you may need to try another formula or if you breast feed you may need to modify your diet if your child's problem is related to millk or soy issues check with you child's md.
Jacinta - posted on 12/06/2009
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Thanks for letting us know!
Nichole - posted on 12/06/2009
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He has been to the doctor and they say it is just a cold. There is nothing we can really "do" for him. We have put up a humidifier and have started using a saline solition drops for his nose. Which has helped.
Jacinta - posted on 12/06/2009
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it really sounds like you should take him to the doctor.They will check him out properly for allergies and infection
Danielle - posted on 12/04/2009
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It could be a milk allergy if he bottle feeds. If you breastfeed, it could be a problem with something you're eating. Ask your doc.
Kathy - posted on 12/04/2009
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My first step would be to seek medical attention from an Ear Nose and Throat ped physician they could tell you some things or meds that may help him to breath easier and may even out grow this problem after a certain age. I know the adenoids dissolve after the child reaches puberty so that might be something I would find out about for sure.
Marie - posted on 12/04/2009
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he should see a pediatrician for that who would probably prescribe albuterol and nebulizer. this is the fasted method works almost instanteously. the other method is use a humidifier or vaporizer with menthol.
Tiffany - posted on 12/04/2009
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Aw that's a hard one because milk their Breakfast, lunch and dinner makes Phlem harder to break up. I think patting him on his back like when your burping him a few more times a day might help break it up so he can either cough it up and warm fluids which at his age can only be milk push it down into the stomach where it can't survive. he will get better soon.
Jennifer - posted on 12/04/2009
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Well I use a suppository that helps my kids when they have alot lof phlegm. Its save and it really does help alot!! You can usually find them with the cough and cold remedies, but make sure that you get the ones for infants, 'cause they have stronger ones for toddlers too. Hope it helps!
Danielle - posted on 12/04/2009
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i use an aspirator to suck the phlemm from my baby's nose. i use a product called fess, this is a nasal spray with saline, this loosens the phlemm. The aspirator is just a little thing you squeeze before it sucks. hope this helps.
Beth - posted on 12/04/2009
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Have you checked with your doctor, it could be an underlying issue with the lungs. If you formula feed, it could be milk allergy also. Good luck!
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