thanks for everyones suggestions... I am about to put a pillow under her mattress to elevate it slightly, and if she isnt too good in the morning I'll call the docs back.
They produce steam. You can add an inhalent if you like, although i have heard some people dont advise it under 12 months, due to the sensitivity of baby's nasal membranes. (I use one though, just a half dose)
The steam increases the humidity in the room, making the air more moist i guess you could say. This apparently helps relive congestion, and i find it helps her cough.
There are some studies that say they are ineffective, but as a child i often had croup and i found it helped, so that's why i use one!
Just something a friend of mine told me recently (he's a DR) he said panadol is the best cough medicine, as coughing is due to a rise in our core temp, and panadol brings it down. Worked for DD last night!! Gave her 3 hours relief out of 12 hours.... (better than nothing, and meant I had a nap from 11.30pm-2.30am)!!!
Also vicks vapour rub on soles of feet (socks on over the top) helps sometimes.
Also watch with the humidifier, I have found if used for more htan a few nights, can make the cough worse due to dampness and mould etc.
Good luck, I hear you, every time DD coughs my heart jumps and I feel for her so much. xoxo
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