Dry Cough, What do I do?

Discussion in 'The Toddler Years(1-3)' started by fmcquinn, Apr 18, 2011.

  1. fmcquinn

    fmcquinn Well-Known Member

    DD2 has a dry cough that kept her up most of last night. We've got the humidifier going in the room, but I don't know what else to do. Any advice?
     
    fmcquinn, Apr 18, 2011
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  2. becasquared

    becasquared Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    Honey? Benedryl?

    Have you called the pediatrician yet? Dry coughs are usually (in our case) a sign of post-nasal drip, and will probably turn into a full-fledged cold with an eventual productive cough.
     
    becasquared, Apr 18, 2011
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  3. fmcquinn

    fmcquinn Well-Known Member

    There's definitely drpping...and her sister is getting over a cold. I just want her to sleep.
     
    fmcquinn, Apr 18, 2011
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  4. slugrad1998

    slugrad1998 Well-Known Member

    Honey definitely works as a soother and if she's drippy benedryl should help also. I also keep a sippy of water in the crib which seems to help when they wake up
     
    slugrad1998, Apr 18, 2011
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