Sinus allergy

[mahrphkjh]

My son, like me, has some environmental allergy that is causing him to have phlegm stuck in the back of his throat. He ends up 'hacking' all day long because he cannot get it out. I don't know how to help him get rid of it. I have tried to show him how to cough it up but he can't seem to manage it (he is 3 1/2). He sounds like Donald Duck

Any ideas

[apelilae]

Have you tried a warm drink like hot cocco or some tea? Sometimes warm drinks will help it loosen so he can swallow it. Other wise, I've had some good results with Sniffles N Sneezes.

[Mommy StormRaven]

While it may not work right now I'd suggest taking a teaspoon of local honey (within 100 mi of where you live) daily. Add it to tea or whatever. It will help his (and your) imune system build a resistance to the local allergens.

Good Luck!

[mahrphkjh]

Originally Posted by Mommy StormRaven

While it may not work right now I'd suggest taking a teaspoon of local honey (within 100 mi of where you live) daily. Add it to tea or whatever. It will help his (and your) imune system build a resistance to the local allergens.

Good Luck!

I have thought about the honey but I had no idea how "local" local meant. This helps because there are a few at the local co-op that fall under the 100 mile heading.

Thank you.

[mahrphkjh]

Originally Posted by apelilae

Have you tried a warm drink like hot cocco or some tea? Sometimes warm drinks will help it loosen so he can swallow it. Other wise, I've had some good results with Sniffles N Sneezes.

The warm drinks don't seem to work for me. I will look into the Sniffles N Sneezes though.

Thank you.

[Mommy StormRaven]

Originally Posted by mahrphkjh

I have thought about the honey but I had no idea how "local" local meant. This helps because there are a few at the local co-op that fall under the 100 mile heading.

Thank you.

Your welcome! Generally if it's within 100-150 miles your in good shape!

[tallanvor]

Do not do anything with milk. Milk tends to cause mucus, so stay away from that. I find that hot tea with lemon and honey help me.

Crystal

[NightWalker]

We use nasal spray, normal saline works, my son (4) does this daily and it helps.

[jumpincholla]

Sitting in a steamy room for about ten minutes, ie bathroom, will help move the mucus. I'd do it a couple times a day when it's really bad. Also keep an eye on wheat which increases mucus. Have you tried a netty (sp?) pot. I'm sure he's too young, but it might help you. Good luck!

Originally Posted by mahrphkjh

My son, like me, has some environmental allergy that is causing him to have phlegm stuck in the back of his throat. He ends up 'hacking' all day long because he cannot get it out. I don't know how to help him get rid of it. I have tried to show him how to cough it up but he can't seem to manage it (he is 3 1/2). He sounds like Donald Duck

Any ideas

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How young can you do a neti pot? My ds thinks mine is cool (little boys, LOL) Cause I put it in one side of my nose and it comes out the other...

He's 4....Almost definatly too young...

But how young do they start, people who use it with yoga in those native countrys?

[Icequeen_in_ak]

Originally Posted by tallanvor

Do not do anything with milk. Milk tends to cause mucus, so stay away from that. I find that hot tea with lemon and honey help me.

Crystal

I found this quite a while back (because my mom always said the same thing you did) It's very interesting, especially in the allergy forum.

"Does milk cause phlegm production? Well INDIRECTLY it does. In general milk does NOT cause increased mucous production. But if you have an allergic reaction to milk, it will cause the body to produce mucous. There are varying degrees of dairy allergies. Some are those severe degrees where it causes GI upset, and some so mild that it merely causes increased phlegm in the back of the throat. It is my experience that most pulmonary patients avoid dairy products. Especially my cystic kids.

There are some very interesting papers out there regarding dairy allergies and pulmonary patients."

I've found that running a vaporizer in my dd's room all the time (with a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil) , and hot steamy showers really help the best.

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eucaliptus oil: I have heard there are types of euc. oil to avoid, and types that help. Do you know anything about the different varitys of oil?

(I have heard of resp. distress from certain strains)