Does This Sound like Allergies?

My son usually has a cough that goes along with his allergies. It sounds kinda bad, but it really is only related to allergies. Their sinuses drain and trickle down the back of their throat causing some irritation, so they cough. We have found that Zyrtec (we use the generic) has worked the best for my little guy. He is also 2.5. His issues can last a few days to a few weeks. It is hard to know what is going on, but unless other symptoms pop up we usually chalk it up to allergies.

With no fever and no other symptoms besides drainage and coughing... sounds like allergies.
My son has them. He has coughed so hard that he has thrown up before. But not in a long time---he isn't little anymore. :)

Drainage can cause a lot of coughing as it drops down the back of the throat. Did your son complain of an upset stomach? Or did he just cough and threw up and that was that?

Hi.
My son is in the same situation. He is 3.5. tonsil out recently also...

I chalk it up to a change in season. Dust etc....But if your son threw up it could be something else.....

Does he have the croup? That is. Does he cough mostly at nite and the early morn?

have you tried a cold air humidifier in his room at nite?

I wish you much luck.
Jilly

A similar thing is happening with me this week. I believe it's allergies. When it's a cold the mucous is thicker and has a color to it.

I would recommend that you take him to an allergist.

A good doctor can tell by looking in their sinuses whether it is allergy or infection. I was told that lining looks like "saran wrap" with allergies and like "hamburger meat" with infection. That's probably why they keep telling you it is 'just allergies'.

Second, it has been my experience that allergy medications are not always enough. I have given Claritin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl in combination, with the allergists permission, and sometimes that is not enough. When that happens steroids can be your only recourse.

My oldest daughter used to get so bad and her gag reflex is easily triggered. It was awful. The allergist told me that it was time for shots and it was the best thing we ever did. Due to her age she responded quickly and has not had the issues this allergy season. The difference is night and day so I highly recommend an allergist.

When my oldest has allergies real bad the first thing she gets is a cough caused by drainage. The runny nose is usually second. I usually give her Zyrtec and then run a humidifier at night and a hot bath with Johnson's Eucalyptus soap to help clear every thing up. I would try the Zyrtec for a few weeks - I don't think 1 week is long enough personally.