11 month old with cold -

11 month old with cold

Hi. My daughter is 11 months old and has had cold symptoms for 3 weeks now. They are not improving. I have taken her to the doctor twice and they say just ride it out. Is this normal? They say her throat and left ear were "red", but they were not infected. Needless to say, neither of us is getting any rest. I am concerned that it is going on so long with nos signs of improvement. Anyone else ever have this experience? Any suggestions? We are trying everything - sleeping with humidifier, steam in the bathroom, nose drops, etc.

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Written by kim

Posted on 10/17/2007

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Hi Kim,
My daughter gets very congested everytime she cuts a tooth. As long as the mucus is not yellow or green it shouldn't be an infection. Have you talked with her ped about an allergy? it sounds like there is not too much else you can do except maybe go to a different dr and see if they agree.

posted by on 10/17/2007

Thanks for the suggestion about allergies. I certainly hope it is not that. My husband has seasonal ones and he seems to always be stuffy. The practice we use has about 6 or 7 docs. Would it be rude to ask one of the others to look at her? We are new to the state,so I am may have to do some searching for another office. The one we use came highly recommended though.

posted by kim on 10/17/2007

I don't think it is rude to ask for a second opinion. I always feel that if a patient (or parent) is not happy they should always get a second opinion. Sometimes with a group of dr's they get so busy and sometimes can miss something. Maybe if you go back just ask the front desk person to see someone else.

posted by on 10/17/2007

Have you tried Homeopathic medicine? Look into it.
I love this site!!!
http://www.1-800homeopathy.com/

Blessings,
Irene

posted by irene on 10/18/2007

i used to feel rude, but then i thoguht one dya, would i rather feel rude, or have my daughter get better? i would rather hurt soem ones feelings than have ella be sick longer than seh has to be. there has been this super bug all ove rhte news this week, with cold like symptoms and antibiotics arent helping it. scary, get a second opinion!!!

posted by Devon on 10/18/2007

HELLO MOMMY, I FEEL YOU. MY LITTLE ONE IS 1 YRS AND HE HAS ALSO HAD A COLD FOR THREE WEEKS AND I ALSO TOOK HIM TO THE DR. THEY TOLD ME TO LET IT RUN ON ITS OWN. HIS LITTLE NOSE HAS BEEN RUNNING AND IT IS SO SORE. ITS NOW BEGANNING TO TURN RED. O AND AT NIGHT TIME ITS REALLY BAD.

posted by LADY LOVE on 10/19/2007

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