https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:04:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/common-coldvirus#post-39710 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:04:32 +0000 T.H.O.U. 39710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry to hear all that. My LO has had a runny nose for a long time now due to day care. All that helps is trying to clear it out as much as possible. Also when we give her a bath we also run the shower to help create steam in the bathroom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/common-coldvirus#post-39676 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:36:50 +0000 Mrsbells 39676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After 6 days if she is still coughing could it be more than just a cold? My friends baby had asthma that went undiagnosed for a while, I also have asthma and for a long time as a kid my doctors were treating me for a severe flu/ pneumonia. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/common-coldvirus#post-39675 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:34:32 +0000 MamaG 39675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had my 4 month LO to the doctor three times in as many weeks. The first time was due to a harsh wet cough. We were given a breathing treatment and had a negative RSV test and sent home with instructions to use a humidifier, keep her nose clear and call if anything gets worse otherwise she should be better in 7-10 days.</p> <p>8 days later we had a scheduled 4 month appointment where she wasn't any better. The doctor agreed it was a common cold and we should continue what we were doing and to watch for any wheezing. He indicated the duration could be much longer since we've had crazy weather.</p> <p>6 days later I was calling again as we had reached the point of wheezing and the cough was worsening. We were again negative for RSV and received another breathing treatment. We were also sent home with a nebulizer and a prescription for xopenex this time. The instructions are breathing treatments every 6 hours and a follow up by the end of the week. And no daycare until after the follow up appointment.</p> <p>So here we are 8 breathing treatments later, still coughing a whole bunch and not as much wheezing but a lot of grunting. Her nighttime sleep is extremely restless, which of course means mine is too.</p> <p>Anyone else battling the Common Cold? Battled it in the past? Any suggestions that seem to work for your LO? </p>