help mucusy 8 month old!!!

[danbaby88]

My son has been mucusy since he was 4 weeks old hes now 8 nearly 9 months old.. The doc says some babys are just bunged up all time.. Hes constantly getting coughs too.. He snores aswell and i heard kids under 5 arent ment to? Please advise me what to do.. Ive tried steaming bathroom.. Snufflebub.. Olbas oil.. Plug ins.. X

[danbaby88]

My gp advised us to stop using inhalers..

Hes also been on steroids for 3days. Hasnt helped. We have our pediatrision appointment friday

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Please continue with the inhalers, it will help clear up the secretions. And the antibiotic will help with the infection. Snoring can occur if the nasal passages are blocked. If the symptoms worsen re consult your doctor for alternate medications and wait for the specialist consult to rule out lung disorders.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[danbaby88]

well hes worse.. hes had an inhaler which hasnt helped.. been on a 5day course of antibiotics and nothing.. hes still coughing his heart out! hes still mucusy but not as much.. we've been refered to a pedi but looking at an 3-6mnth waiting list x

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

His symptoms could be due to Bronchiolitis, which is a common lung infection, often caused by a virus. Bronchiolitis can cause bronchial spasm and repeated coughing, more so in the night. For therapy bronchodilators are given as syrups or inhalers.
On initiating therapy with this, the cough symptoms are likely to increase in an effort to bring out the secretions. Repeated steam inhalations can help loosen up and bring out the secretions, though this should be done prior to meals. These episodes should subside as his immunity builds up.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.