My 2.5 year old is coughing

Question

my 2.5 year old has just joined play school - about a month ago. she first caught cold twice, then a day long fever and now she has both - a running nose and a bad cough. she isn't coughing too frequently but it sounds awful and dry! she has obviously lost her appetite as well. any help/ home remedies... any advice - are all welcome!

Answer 1

honey may help but she may have an upset tummy too

Answer 2

Childrens Tylenol to keep the fevor down and have her swallow a small teaspoon of corn syrup (doctors use it for cough syrup). If her fevor is over ... 102 I would go ahead and take her into the doctor. Especially if you cant get it down. Try a teped bath. Light layers, but enough to keep her warm. I'd wait it out until morning and if nothing changes see what the doctor will do for you. It may be more than the common cold.

Make sure she is drinking plenty of fluid. Even if you have to give her frozen juice pops.

If she is lethargic take her to the ER immediately! The common cold will not cause this.

Good Luck I hope she feels better soon!