I too would go to the docs, just because sometimes they can have an ear or throat infection that might be hurting and/or need ABs. The doc only has to check it out for you and if it is just a cold that he'll get over on his own it's good to hear that from a dr rather than just assume, KWIM? That's my theory anyhoo.
Other thing to look out for is if he is labouring with his breathing.
I usually find that my kids are over a cold within 2 weeks and if it's creeping up to 2 weeks or taking longer to get over, I take them back to the dr.
I second the steam suggestion. The vaporiser is seriously the best thing I have ever bought for my kids.
Hope he is better soon!
I would take him in if he hasn't been improving over the week, green snot is a sign of infection, but doesn't always mean antibiotics
The raspy breathing would be a bit of concern and worth getting checked out. Taking him into the shower, steaming it up is a great way to help all those boogers out, much more efficient than Fess or a vapourizor
Good luck and I hope he is feeling better very soon xxoo
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