https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:29:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2684194 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 19:45:52 +0000 MrsSRS 2684194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eminthevalley: FWIW we were at one point on antibiotics, motrin, zyrtec, and delsym. And at my heart I am anti meds for kids, but it was necessary. We hadn't slept in weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2684077 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:17:09 +0000 Eminthevalley 2684077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: interesting. I tried mucinex during the day and it seemed to make him worse. I understand how mucinex works but it didn't seem to be helping. We did Benadryl and I would like to try the Delsym, but now it turns out he has an ear infection, and between antibiotics and tylenol I don't want to mess with anything new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2683048 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:33:18 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2683048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mucinex makes a multi-symptom cold medicine that we used once for LO (who is 4) that is approved for 4+. It's the first one in the link below:</p> <p><a href="http://www.mucinex.com/products/children-s-mucinex/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mucinex.com/products/children-s-mucinex/</a></p> <p>Kept him from coughing all night. He's also one who coughs so much he'll throw up. So we needed to do something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2683042 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:31:59 +0000 Boogs 2683042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always do Vicks and humidifier, and a few weeks ago when it was bad Hylands seemed to help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2683038 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:28:03 +0000 kodybear 2683038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it isn't getting better I'd go back and ask about wheezing. My son has reactive airway disease (like asthma but the trigger is a cold/cough/virus) so basically anytime he gets a cough I give him albuterol. It opens up his airways to let him cough more effectively which means less coughing in the long run. I'm not sure if he wheezes every time but the Ped said to assume every cough is wheezy so we give it everytime and it always helps! We also have to give him qvar daily which helps calm his lungs since he gets chronic coughs. So anyway if it keeps happening I'd ask the ped about albuterol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682948 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 11:27:52 +0000 mediagirl 2682948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eminthevalley: did the benedryl help? We have used Delsum before (on a terrible, horrible, awful car trip where she coughed so much she threw up multiple times). It helped her fall asleep, at least... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682804 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:58:20 +0000 Onyx81 2682804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our doctor recommends Benadryl as well. She claims that it not only helps them sleep, but it suppresses the cough as well. I was really hesitant about it at first, but it really did help. The 2 nights that we used it, he woke up at 2:30 coughing when it wore off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682780 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:25:28 +0000 Anagram 2682780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eminthevalley: my doctor also prescribes Bromfed dm. Our oldest is currently sick right now and we give it to her before bed. It makes her a little sleepy, but it's a cough suppressant +decongestant and it really seems to help.</p> <p>Our ped also says using the breathing treatment machine with the saline packs really helps with the coughing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682760 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:03:03 +0000 MamaG 2682760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started using Delsym at night for our girl when she was four. It's a miracle liquid for us. We also do Vicks and a humidifier. And she's on allergy meds daily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682748 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 08:48:25 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2682748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our ped recommends benadryl </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682726 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 07:47:16 +0000 Ajsmommy 2682726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went through this back at thanksgiving time. DD and I would end up on the couch together b/c for some reason she can soothe herself back to sleep faster if shes by me. We did a dose of benedryl or motrin/ibuprofen and vics on chest and feet. But honestly I don't think anything "worked" just had to run it's course. Took literally almost 2 weeks :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682653 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 23:21:28 +0000 Eminthevalley 2682653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, all. Gave him some Benadryl, fingers crossed it helps! I'll check out Delsym tomorrow if not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682629 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 22:03:33 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2682629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: albuterol may or may not help a cough. It's really for wheezing. :(. Sorry your DD is feeling so poorly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682604 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:47:16 +0000 ShootingStar 2682604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS had a really bad cough and we ended up at urgent care at 10pm on Christmas. The dr gave him a one dose steroid and recommended kids Benadryl to help him sleep. He might've recommended mucinex too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682584 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:14:54 +0000 JennyD 2682584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: I figure she can't get better if she can't rest. And if I can't sleep listening to her cough,I'll end up sick, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682580 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:56:15 +0000 littlebug 2682580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Hyland's nighttime cough is AMAZING. D had an outrageous cough while we were on vacation and though I was strictly no cold meds before 4, I was desperate and the Hyland's is mostly natural, so we gave it a shot. He slept for like 12 hours the first night we gave it to him - better than he'd slept in a year! Seriously.</p> <p>If that doesn't work, I'd go back to the ped and ask for a nebulizer. Mine just rented one to us for A, even though the crackles were deep in her lower lobes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682578 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:54:55 +0000 FaithFertility 2682578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyD: I am soo tempted to try this..... I am not a big fan of meds but currently listening to her hack up a lung isn't top of my list either </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682573 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:49:30 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2682573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: it's Albuterol/Ventolin. Usually one or two squeezes into the chamber and 10 breaths. Usually we use it once or twice a night, only when he's sick. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682572 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:49:14 +0000 JennyD 2682572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Advil/ibuprofen. I find it relaxes her muscles a little so there's less coughing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682569 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:43:45 +0000 FaithFertility 2682569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@muffinsmuffins: What is the name of meds in it? I need to push for something for DD she is miserable :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682562 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:30:52 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2682562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is prone to night coughing fits whenever he gets sick so the doctor prescribed an inhaler we could use anytime when he's not sleeping. I wouldn't hesitate to push your doctor for more. It's not easy to get him to take it from the chamber, but it does help the inflammation and relaxes everything. It doesn't completely resolve it, but along with steamy bath, Vicks on feet, dose of Advil, humidifier, elevation for his crib, it's the best we can do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682560 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:29:32 +0000 MrsSRS 2682560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, our ped also said try benadryl because they have to rest to heal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682559 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:29:07 +0000 MrsSRS 2682559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for<br /> Vicks on the feet with socks<br /> Elevated head of bed<br /> Hyland's kid cough and cold nighttime<br /> Delsym once they're four. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682550 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:09:56 +0000 looch 2682550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Delsym is the bomb, but use it only at night.</p> <p>You could also try either Zarbees or Hylands if you want a homeopathic option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682534 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 18:30:15 +0000 FaithFertility 2682534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could have written this :( I am so sorry! We are going through it right now too! DD has a sinus infection and with the cough and post nasal drip she hasn't slept since Sunday Night! </p> <p>It is awful, we do it all!! Hudifier, propping her up, Vicks, Zarbees, honey...NOTHING helps! I posted on FB today that her cough at this point is like nails on a chalk board!</p> <p>I feel so bad for her! DH even crawled into bed with her to help her sit up/sleep that didn't help either!</p> <p>She did get antibiotics from DR yesterday so I am hoping that kicks the infection soon and the drip</p> <p>She actually took a 2 hr nap today, THANK GOD! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682533 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 18:28:32 +0000 gotkimchi 2682533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Delsym is approved down to age 4 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682530 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 18:06:25 +0000 hummusgirl 2682530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave my 4 year old a cough drop the other day (but during the day). You could crush it if you're worried about choking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682524 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:56:11 +0000 ustechie 2682524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do all the typical stuff, but when it's so bad, we've given my 4 yr old dimetapp with dosing from the urgent care dr. Maybe you could try getting the ok from your dr to do the same? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682520 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:45:32 +0000 abbydabbydoodlebug 2682520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baby Vicks on the feet or chest? Prop up on pillows? Steamy bath? </p> <p>I'm sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-cough-so-much-they-cant-sleep#post-2682510 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:27:18 +0000 Eminthevalley 2682510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you do? Took twins to the dr. yesterday. One has an ear infection so antibiotics. Other just viral cold/cough. We are on day three of coughing nearly constantly all night and no nap because coughing too much. I'm losing my mind! He's 4. Dr/nurse says honey only and I'm sorry, but even with specific dosing instructions honey doesn't appear to do &amp;@$! I am at a loss. </p>