Dry cough at night

ptamil2007 · Aug 6, 2010

My son who is 2.5 years old has been coughing at night times only. Around 2 to 2.30 pm every night it has been going on for 4 nights now.

I wake up give him Honey lemon which is not a cough syrup but is available in markets for small babies.
Then I keep him elevated pillow, apply some vicks..

He still coughs for quite some time and then goes to sleep.

In the mornings he is fine.

Can you suggest some remedies and any idea what is happening?

Thanks
Pavithra

ilite · Aug 8, 2010

Hi Pavithra,

I would suggest that you make sure he is not too cold while sleeping. Also, try rubbing vicks on his feet and put a pair of cotton socks on. If the cough is along with a bit of sputum, I would suggest you take him to a paed .

Best regards,

ptamil2007 · Aug 9, 2010

Thank you ilite. I generally do the vicks treatment when he coughs. There is no flem with his cough, just dry cough only at night times which is what puzzling to me

Vishalini3 · Aug 10, 2010

Ptamil, Panamkalkandu has worked for DD. I get it from khadi shop, latest packed ones, add it in milk. I also do that dark tulsi leaf+karpooravalli --> fry for 1min, add 1cup water, let it simmer to 1/4cup, i give that to her first thing in the morning, after a quick hair wash. She gets better.

vjbunny · Aug 10, 2010

To me a small lump of jaggery has helped you can also give 1 clove at night just keep in mouth and dont chew morning throw it away.

ptamil2007 · Aug 10, 2010

Vishalini3 said: ↑

Ptamil, Panamkalkandu has worked for DD. I get it from khadi shop, latest packed ones, add it in milk. I also do that dark tulsi leaf+karpooravalli --> fry for 1min, add 1cup water, let it simmer to 1/4cup, i give that to her first thing in the morning, after a quick hair wash. She gets better.
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Thank you Vishalini for reminding the Pankalkandu. I have it at thome, but it never struck me.

Thank you once again

ptamil2007 · Aug 12, 2010

My son seems to be falling sick and I am worried

I tried everything now..It seems as dry cough. He seems to be coming down with something..Throat infection I am guessing.

But the reason I am worried more is the coming Sunday, my husband and my son are flying to India and I am going the next week.

This is the first time he will be away from me, if he is sick, he would become cranky and need me..
And also with 13 hour flight journey with a child not feeling well is making me scared.

Please help

dblakshmi · Aug 12, 2010

Ptamil,

try giving him raisins.

Milk with panakalkandu and turmeric with litte pepper in the night will also help. Also use humidifier if it is very humid and dry.

You may try this for 2 days, if it does not go, you have to consult the doctor.

sureshvidhya · Aug 12, 2010

Re: My son seems to be falling sick and I am worried

add 1 teaspoon of ghee and sugar to a lukewarm water and give him in spoons.this will soothen his throad and the cough will stop immediately and the baby will sleep peacefully. i tried this several times for my daughters and it even helps adults.