the bug

[bobbly]

Though I understand that this forum should not be replace GP services. However like many my son has that dreaded cough, severe mucus build up and vomiting virus. Doc says nothing to be done but rest and fluids. I have bought some ivy thyme for the cough which usually works well, and some sambucol for the mucus..... my sonn wont drink honey lemon garlic and cider vinegar... does anyone have any other natural remedies (or orthodox) that has worked quickly,.,, can't bear the thought of him being this ill for so long, its already beenn more than a month. i should add two gp's have seen him, havn't checked his chest, but say to ride it out with fluids and rest

[Ruth_Baldock]

If it has been more than a month then I would certainly seek a second opinion, a different GP at the practise, maybe?

For coughing, a thick layer of vicks vapour rub on the soles of the feet can help to reduce a night-time cough, as can elevating the head end of his mattress. Also, keep the warm coolish-17 degrees or so, as a cooler room alleviates a cough.

[Fuschia]

I think I would get him checked at a and e

Gp

Missed my son's pneumonia

[Ruth_Baldock]

Yep. TWO GPs missed my son's aggressive RTI, he had an extremely high temperature for ten days before a paediatrician at a+e finally relented and ordered up chest x-rays.

[pripolla]

Just be careful with the Vicky Vapour Rub as it can trigger asthma attacks, if he is prone to it.

[Sol]

I will get him checked at once, better to be careful with young children. The vomiting bug shouldn't last more than 2 days. The cough and mucus is another issue