Coughing/ Wheezing:
Nasal Spray and Suction
Probiotics, multivitamins/ Vitamin C
Vaseline under nose and on lips
Limited dairy, salt, meat
Humidifier with eucalyptus and/or peppermint essential oil
Steam Shower while upright for 15 minutes and tapping on chest
Bundle them up and take them outside to breathe cold air or stand in front of freezer
Babies- lay on stomach while crying, Older kids- elevate while sleeping
Extra Rest and Extra Fluids (breastmilk has amazing antibodies to fight infections)
Essential oils (melaleuca, chamomile, and lavender with 2T olive oil to soothe and prevent infection) *avoid strong oils (such as peppermint, eucalyptus, and oregano) with young children, especially those with respiratory issues
Butterbur? Nettle Lead? Quertecin?
No suppressants- coughing is a natural response to clear the respiratory area
pediatric netty pot (chin to chest, sit straight up, 2x day)
Dust, new sheets, wash stuffed animals, allergy free pillow, vacuum daily, no fragrances
Lemon, honey, apple cider vinegar, ginger, pineapple, tea, kiwi, oranges, blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, avocado, cantaloupe, chicken broth
if you don’t have an airway clearance device, you can pound on their backs to help them relieve the mucus
1/2 t honey with 1t lemon as cough suppressant for children over 2 years old
If desperate, hold the child upright while they sleep
Reflux:
Elevate bed
No food before bed
Avoid chocolate, tomatoes, high fat, caffeine, citrus, fried
Fever:
Bath with warm water- continue to pour water over their shoulders to prevent them chilling
Extra fluids – even if need to resort to popsicles, ice chips, Pedialyte, or using medicine syringe with a teaspoon of water every few minutes
Cool towel on head
Dress them in light cotton