Yellow Boogers?

I'm a little thrown...we took my little boy in on Friday because of a little wheeze...His oxygen level measured at 93%, but after a nebulizer treatment in the office it went up to 95% (where the doctor said they at least like to see it)...they prescribed an antibiotic, a steroid and a nebulizer with albuterol...they didn't want to diagnose asthma at 3 weeks, so they're treating it like an allergy/infection. If no improvement in a week or two, we have to see a specialist. (FYI, when we asked about RSV, he said the treatment would be the same and not to worry.)

Now, my little girl is getting a little bit of congestion...I've gotten maybe 3 yellowish boogers out of her nose between the last two evenings. She doesn't seem sick or lethargic, but just gets kinda congested at night. My books seem to say just keep cleaning out the nose, and as long as she's not bothered and it clears up, we're okay. Is there anything I can give her? Or should I call the doctor just to be safe? I feel like the new parent worry wort!!! I know we're not doctors/nurses here, but at least a lot of you may have been down this road before...any suggestions would be appreciated!! Thanks!

 

Being that young, I would probably call the dr just to be on the safe side. I'm a huge worrier, too! Do you have a humidifier in their room? If not, a cool mist one is really good for congestion.....other than that, I think the only thing you can give them at that age is saline drops. I'd probably double check, though.

 

if it's just a small amount, yellow is almost always fine.
Fever and green is usually a sign of something more serious.

 

We have a cool mist humidifier in the room as recomended by the doctor for Donovan's wheeze. I'll keep an eye on her temperature and keep up w/ the saline drops til the morning and see how she is. Thanks!!!

 

According to the wisdom of my MIL-

Green boogers = sick
Yellow boogers = allergy
Clear boogers = you just came in out of the cold
Red/Brown boogers = air is too dry, get humidifier

She's usually right when it comes to kids.

 

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Green boogers = sick
Yellow boogers = allergy
Clear boogers = you just came in out of the cold
Red/Brown boogers = air is too dry, get humidifier

She's usually right when it comes to kids.


That is what I go by as well, and it is usually 100% accurate.

 

...they didn't want to diagnose asthma at 3 weeks, so they're treating it like an allergy/infection. If no improvement in a week or two, we have to see a specialist. (FYI, when we asked about RSV, he said the treatment would be the same and not to worry.)

Now, my little girl is getting a little bit of congestion...I've gotten maybe 3 yellowish boogers out of her nose between the last two evenings. She doesn't seem sick or lethargic, but just gets kinda congested at night. My books seem to say just keep cleaning out the nose, and as long as she's not bothered and it clears up, we're okay. Is there anything I can give her? Or should I call the doctor just to be safe? I feel like the new parent worry wort!!! I know we're not doctors/nurses here, but at least a lot of you may have been down this road before...any suggestions would be appreciated!! Thanks!
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My boys have been though this since birth and are now 10 months old. My boys were born with immature lungs, so every cold turns into a 2 week wheeze fest. We have seen an asthma specialist and just so you'll know, they do not like to officially diagnose (or shouldn't) asthma until the age of 5. The reason is more than 80% of children showing these symptoms as infants outgrow them by the age of 5. Those that still need treatment after that age, are officially asthmatic. The treatments are the same regardless, inhaled steroids daily and albuterol/Xopenex as needed. Usually in the beginning, doctors will just use liquid pred as the steroid because it is faster-acting and offers fast relief of lung inflammation. Liquid steroids can have more side effects so they don't use them long-term. The inhaled steroids take time to work against inflammation and are the next line of defense against more chronic inflammation;they have less side effects and are meant to be used long-term. In infants, the symptoms are usually caused by viruses, which can lead to infections but usually not. Lingering chest congestion/wheezing typically comes from the fact that a particular baby has reactive lung disease or slightly immature lungs. It is usually not inhalant allergy related because it is very rare to have an allergy to an inhalant allergen (cat dander,dust mites, pollen) as an infant. Inhalant allergies are typically caused by reactions from repeated exposure to an allergen, over many years and the reaction by your immune system. Some people have an immune response that is over-reactive to a substance, thus the allergy. Infants have not been exposed before, so they supposedly can't have the allergy. I've heard it's impossible, but I believe nothing is impossible! Hopefully, this is just a virus that will clear up soon and all will be well. I would take your little girl to the Dr since he may want her on the same treatment as your son. Mine are always on it together! I know this is likely way more information than you wanted, but I wanted you to have some idea of what could be going on. Good luck and I hope it's not too bad for your little ones.

Kelly

 

Was I supposed to look at the color of their boogers? :nea:

 

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Was I supposed to look at the color of their boogers? :nea:

Boogers are pretty interesting, you should check them out some time. They rank right up there with poo-poo. :blbl:

 

At 3 weeks, I would definitely be at the pedi with the slightest sniffle. They are just way too young to mess around with any illness at home without a doctor's seeing them first. I would definitely still see the pedi, even if it is just allergies. Good luck. Hope he is feeling better soon. :hug99: