Guest guest Posted April 24, 2003 Report Share Posted April 24, 2003 I mentioned this before, but didn't get any answers or replies about it, so I'll pose it as a question this time. When Cody was a baby we were told Benadryl was a big-time no-no, unless it was being used once in a GREAT while for an allergic reaction (i.e. rash, etc., that was itchy), because the secretions in CF are already so thick and sticky (dry) that drying them out more can make matters so much worse. We have used it when Cody had an allergic reaction, and once after being at my parent's farm and he had over 90 mosquito bites (and yes, we even used DeepWoods Off!!!!!!!!!--I think they LIKE that stuff now!), and was itching to high heaven. We also don't use any cough/cold meds that have antihistamines in them (like what Benadryl has), ever. Any one else told this?? S., mom to Cody (7, pwcf), DJ (8, nocf), and a (14, nocf) Re: Humidifier?? > Depending on how old she is, you can tilt her bed so that her head is > at the top. I also use Benadryl to help dry my son out. And maybe > one of those chest medicated Vapor rubs. I know I like those! > > > > My daughter is very congested today. She is having difficulty > > sleeping due to waking up coughing. Is it okay to use a humidifier? > > Would it help? > > Thank you, > > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2003 Report Share Posted April 25, 2003 Actually our clinic would rather use benadryll when Patti (2 wcf) needs help with cold or allergy symptoms. We only use them when absolutely necessary. An example would be if she is way to stuffy to breath or eat. It doesn't do to let your kid fall behind in those departments when a very occasional dose of that kind of stuff can help. Dawn mom of 4, 7 and under, the youngest wcf Re: Humidifier?? > Depending on how old she is, you can tilt her bed so that her head is > at the top. I also use Benadryl to help dry my son out. And maybe > one of those chest medicated Vapor rubs. I know I like those! > > > > My daughter is very congested today. She is having difficulty > > sleeping due to waking up coughing. Is it okay to use a humidifier? > > Would it help? > > Thank you, > > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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