Hmmmm...Unless he has a fever, i'd wait a little. The er can be sooo expensive. Maybe schedule an appointment with the doc as soon as you can. You can even call the pharmacy and see what they'd suggest. I don't have a baby though, so definetly go with what the other girls say.

Maybe you could put some warm chicken broth in a bottle and see if he'll drink it. Doesn't have any alcohol or caffeine in it, and they say that the salt in the broth can help kill a cold. Or, some decaf tea with honey in it, hmmmm...I'm trying to think of some remedies that won't taste yucky.

I live in canada, so I have free health care. Nathans appetite is gone too, and I think that is because his throat is soo sore...

Well, how old is your little guy? Definately don't give him honey. It's got bacteria in it and it can be dangerous to little ones under the age of 1. I have infant tylenol cold on hand, tho .I've never had to use it. The adult tylenol cold worked well for me...So .I would assume the infant kind should be good also. Good luck, and if in doubt don't hesitate to run to the .E.R, .Oni has .R.S.V, and that .I believe has the same symptoms as a cold. Keep us updated.

*edited to add
if you read the thread '.Oni has' (or something along those lines) you can learn a bit more about it. Babymajic (.Oni's mommy) may be able to help you out with some of your questions

oh the poor sweetie. Yea it's hard to eat when they don't feel good. Well, if it's free, you might want to take him. Has he been throwing up too? At least they could give him something to get him through the night, and then get to a doctor soon. I don't know what to do in a situation like that.

sorry about the honey thing, I never heard that it was dangerous.

I personally would take him in again, but .I'm way overprotective of my daughter, so keep that in mind. Poor little guy!

have you tried calling his doc?

i can never get through...Her receptionist never answers the damn phone......Thats why I just go to e.R.

Yea, i'd take him just to be safe and because he can't tell you everything that's wrong too. poor kid. My doctor's receptionists are like that too, never answering the stupid phone. Grrrr. I hope nathan gets better, will be praying for him.

Then honestly, what I personally would do is head to the .E.R. I mean, even if it is the 6th or 7th time, better to be safe than sorry when it comes to the little ones, right? And I would definitely tell that doctor about her receptionist doing a crappy job answering the phone. That's just uncalled for.

You definitely want to go to the doc if he could have rsv. It is going around like crazy right now and it is def nothing to play around with. I hope your little guy gets better. Keep an eye on the fever.

My sons been sick like that too all the past week but he seems to be doing better, all these germs going around everywhere cuz im all the way in germany, I just gave my son dimetapp and pediacare but hes 16 mths old, he hardly ate all week and cried when he coughed but im sure his throat was sore, he gave me the cold lmao so ive been giving him juice and water too since he was drinkin just not eating much but he ate a teeny but but never had a temperature but if they are under 10 mths old id prob take em to the dr

I was always told, if in doubt, get your baby checked out, it is that time of the year and there is a lot of things going around. Please, keep us posted!

sammy, read my post "oni has"....These on going symptoms sounds extreemely similar to .Nana's!!!

Sarah

I think that bronchitis is a symptom of r.S.V (correct me if i'm wrong), the fact that he cries when he coughs leds me to believe that he either has a sor throat or he has bronchitis. A year or so ago I had bronchitis and it is extremely painful, I also cried out in pain everytime I coughed, it feel like your whole chest is raw and on fire, so I cannot imagine how he is feeling.

You should really take him to the doctor because even if it is not r.S.V...It is definately not the common cough and cold either.

Foxy, you're right. Bronchiolitis and/or pneumonia are signs of .R.S.V. Or actually can be caused by .R.S.V.

Fever is also associated with .R.S.V, so if he's not running a fever, it more than likely isn't .R.S.V.



Go to the .E.R....I wouldn't risk anything.

Sarah

I did end up going to the hospital lastnight. And the doctor on really knows his stuff, so I was happy with what he told me, and didn't get the run around.
Don't you hate when you go, and all they say is.. Take him home and put him to bed, he'll be fine in the morning.

He has a viral infection, and a slight case of broncitis. They put him on a aresol, and gave him steriods...We had a hard night, but he doing better this morning, and actually is having a good sleep right now.

He's been sick six times in a month and you're here asking if you should go to the er???

You should already be there

Oh man...I'm sorry yall are going through this.

R.S.V is a *viral* infection...And they prescribe steroids, albuterol, and antibiotics.

I wouldn't doubt if that's what .Nathan has. It's .Respitory .Cynctial .Virus...You should read my info on my other thread. I'm sure it could help.

Good .Luck and make sure .Nathan gets his fluids and his rest!

Yall are in my prayers.

Sarah

the bronchitis may hurt for a couple of days though. Also even though he is doing better this morning don't be surprised if he has a relapse tonight.