I've just had my almost 4 month old to the dr twice in two days for his cough - he's obviously a bit "littler" than your 8-month-old but regardless ...
On Wed they diagnosed DS2's cough as associated with reflux (won't go into the ins and outs, but it was a plausible explanation and he got reflux meds), but his cough worsened over 24 hours. Same as your son's really - on the whole he is ok (sleeping and BFing just fine), no temp, eyes a bit watery, sounded a bit phlegmey.
Anyway, his chest has been clear on both visits to the dr, so yesterday it was diagnosed as a virus. They don't prescribe meds for a virus, so we have to let it run its course.
Stupid dr though, I said I'd use the vapouriser in DS2's room overnight, to which the (new) dr replied "Well, it's not exactly a cold climate and there's only so much humidity you can introduce into the air" . Hmmm ... I used the vap in DS2's last night and he barely coughed. The steam ran out about 60 mins ago, and he's already started to cough a bit. Silly bum dr!
So, in answer to your question ... not all horrible coughs are bacterial. If your DS doesn't have a temp, fever or other signs of distress, then he may just have a virus too.
Hope he's better soon - I can recommend using a vapouriser for the cough
ETA - I just noticed you're in Brissie too ... maybe there's something going round?
Last edited by AndiE; April 8th, 2010 at 08:13 AM.
. Hmmm ... I used the vap in DS2's last night and he barely coughed. The steam ran out about 60 mins ago, and he's already started to cough a bit. Silly bum dr!
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