BamaTanya Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 what is it they NEED? A vaporizer? Isn't there some concern about running those too much? Saline spray? Hot chocolate, lol? Usually I can tell it's because of allergies or colds, but this seems to be just because of the weather change. tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlotteb Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Night time asthma? http://www.essortment.com/all/nocturnalasthma_riqf.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I'd see if your dr can prescribe nebulizer treatments. It does sound like asthma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 It could be asthma but also just a weather change...we recently went through a spate of night time coughing (me too) and we used the vapouriser and lots of echinacea for the immune system. It cleared in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabanana1992 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 my guess based on my own asthma DD upstairs coughing as I type this - Asthma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 If it doesn't improve soon, I agree with the others. My dd had night-time asthma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 When my kids do this, it's post-nasal drip. Do your kids have a slight sniffle during the day? If they can sleep in a reclining position, that helps. Otherwise, saline, vaporizer, or decongestants can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I thought of something else--Dust mite allergy can cause nighttime coughing--pillows are loaded with dm's allergy-causing debris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I was thinking of post nasal drip also, but the dustmite thing is a strong possibility also. Clean the sheets in hot hot HOT water and change them weekly. The post nasal drip thing....do they have some nasal congestion or runny nose issues during the day? Cause when I lay down it runs down my throat instead of out my nose. and I cough and clear my throat all day. SUCKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherofjoy Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Several other posters have said night time asthma. That is my first guess too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 If it only happens when your children are in bed, I would invest in hypo-allergenic pillows mattress covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 The dust mite thing is a strong possibility. I know dh is allergic to dust mites. And a bunch of other things. But one ds started his coughing again tonight just as the sun went down -- a couple hours before bed. Today has been cooler and dryer than usual, but they played outside this afternoon with no trouble. I'll give a decongestant and try the vaporizer tonight. And try to purchase a protective mattress and pillow covers tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas! The asthma thing has me a little worried . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) When my kids do this, it's post-nasal drip. Do your kids have a slight sniffle during the day? :iagree::iagree:I thought DS needed a humidifier... I got a nice one with a humidity reading and whoops! The humidity in his room was already too high, so you may want to check it out before vaporizing. Edited October 20, 2008 by Lovedtodeath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 If a child has a slight cold w/congestion when he/she is up running around during the day he/she (1) swallows the post nasal drip (2) any secretions are moving around and not collecting in the lungs (3) he/she is eating/drinking/swallowing frequently so throat is not as dry/irritated/tickely Then, when he/she lies flat in bed at night (1) post nasal drip triggers cough reflex (2) secretions possibly settle in lungs (3) throat becomes dry/irritated I am not a doctor (nor do I play one on TV) but if the cough is not enough to keep them awake it may not be enough to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Another vote for asthma. I'd see the pediatrician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 At my house that means severe ear infection. One of my dc never has any other symptoms, even when the doctor says it's one of the worst infections he's seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 For us it was 'cough asthma'. The cure was running an air cleaner in their room - we were living in Hong Kong, which has high air pollution. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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