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How Can runny Nose Along With Cough Be Treated?

My 9 month old has not slept a full night since October, he sleeps in half an hour intervals, each doctor state it is normal. He has hade runny nose, coughing since mid February/ He has had double ear infections, he has had antibotics since February. The earliest to get to a sleep study is May. I do not believe that a sleep study will work. For example he has only slept today for 15 minutes. When he lays down he is uncomfortable. Most recentlty started shaking his head. We have gone to our pediatrician several times and has only authorized a sleep study this has been getting worse. Please advice would a cat scan tell us something?
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
The symptoms seems to be related to an upper respiratory tract infection.
Some advices that I can give to you are
1)Use nasal washes.
Use saline nose spray or drops to loosen up dried mucus, followed by blowing or suctioning the nose. If these are not available, warm water will work fine.
2)Instill 2 to 3 drops in each nostril. Do one side at a time. Then suction or blow.
3)Give warm, clear fluids (eg, warm water, apple juice). Dosage is 5 to 15 mL 4 times per day when coughing.
4)Fluids: Help your child drink plenty of fluids. Staying well hydrated thins the body’s secretions, making it easier to cough and blow the nose.
5)Humidity: If the air in your home is dry, use a humidifier. Moist air keeps nasal mucus from drying up and lubricates the airway.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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How Can runny Nose Along With Cough Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. The symptoms seems to be related to an upper respiratory tract infection. Some advices that I can give to you are 1)Use nasal washes. Use saline nose spray or drops to loosen up dried mucus, followed by blowing or suctioning the nose. If these are not available, warm water will work fine. 2)Instill 2 to 3 drops in each nostril. Do one side at a time. Then suction or blow. 3)Give warm, clear fluids (eg, warm water, apple juice). Dosage is 5 to 15 mL 4 times per day when coughing. 4)Fluids: Help your child drink plenty of fluids. Staying well hydrated thins the body’s secretions, making it easier to cough and blow the nose. 5)Humidity: If the air in your home is dry, use a humidifier. Moist air keeps nasal mucus from drying up and lubricates the airway. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!