Has he had a cold lately? The mucous he is vomiting could also be from it running into his tummy. This is not uncommon with children who have colds.
Another way to break up his chest is to pop him in the bathroom when you have a hot shower (keeping doors and windows closed) - the steam helps break it up.
I agree with Sammie about chest therapy... face down over your knees and gently hit his back with an open hand. Start at the base and work up - you need to cover the entire back. Think of it like playing the drums... you want it to be firm enough to break up anything on his chest but not hard enough to hurt or cause harm. This is a great thing to do after he has been in a steamy room.
Hope the GP is able to help you some more. Let us know how you go.
Just got back from the hospital.
He has an upper respitory infection. No ABs at this stage, won't do anything.
Have to keep a really close eye on him & take him back if doesn't get better.
The doc was worried about the vomitting coz it's kinda got no explanation. It isn't from coughing fits or fever, so we had to sit around for a few hours so they could watch him, but he didn't do anything while we were in there.
I'll be taking him straight in tonight if I'm worried. DH is home now.
Anyways, he's sleeping, so I'm going to try getting some while I can.
Night.
Well he seems to be getting better.
He slept well last night. Only woke up once.
His nose isn't running at all, but he still has alot of mucous on his chest. He's started coughing, but not as much as I'd like. But at least he's coughing it up.
I just hope it clears up quickly, before it turns into a bacterial infection.
His wee is a bit stinky, but he's weeing & he hasn't vomitted again.
He had a nice big feed this morning too. Which is good, coz I was chockas!
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I hope he is on the mend soon and you all can get some rest.
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