Anti-botics

[JoyBliss]

Hi Mummies,

My son been coughing for the last 3 weeks... been to PD twice already.The PD said chest is clear, so no need the "gas or called nubuliser?" thing... so gave back the same medication, only change the flu medicine.

Until today, he's still coughing badly. Usu daytime still ok, but night time, cough erupted at 12am and between 4-5am. Vomit and bloated tummy.. etc...

Yesterday, my mom decided to try a GP, who gave anti-botics... This morning, my nanny say my boy got mild rashes outbreak on the forehead, neck and back. I told her to stop the medication immediately. :embarrassed:

My mom was angry with me. Say most probably is heat rashes. Should continue with the anti-botics else the virus won't "die". Don't "pian2 yi2" the nanny... I tell her off: Yes, it may be heat rashes, but allergy to medicine can kill, so I have told the nanny to stop all medication. :bmad:

I'm very tired and stressed... been weeks i didnt sleep much at nights... I think I'm falling sick again when i have not recovered from my own cough and flu myself... What should I do to make the cough and flu go away?

 

[diymummy]

I guess it gets quite tricky when antibiotics are involved. Have you tried calling the GP and telling him abt the rash outbreak? How old is your son? If he's already on solids did he start anything new at the same time that might have caused the rashes? Have such rashes erupted before when it's hot?

 

[Ting]

yes pls call the gp and inform him.
allergy to medication will KILL!
its not the time to think whether its "pian yi" the nanny.
whether it is heat rash or not, bring your son down to the gp again to check.
even the instructions on the anti biotics will state, if rashes appear stop medication.
better safe than sorry!


flu normally is running nose, it will clear by itself.
for cough, must make sure he doesnt eat anything that will make the cough worst, like oranges, chicken, eggs.
no cold drinks, sweets, chocos, snacks like jelly all those very liang~
must be very persistent, you will see it get better, and when it is fully cleared, also dont let him start on cold drinks and snacks for about 1-2 weeks. and try to cut down and limit him too, if not it will come back again.
get him to drink plenty of water to clear the phlegm.
if he like sweets, can buy him those gummy bear vits to eat one everyday.

 

[JoyBliss]

Yes, I have called up the GP clinic and the nurse say doc is busy. I told the nurse what happened and she suggested i bring my son to see the GP again. My son is 9 mth and started his solid food. My nanny has not updated me, so I presume it's the same veg and fish stuff like the normal days. Yes, my son is mild-sensitive to sunlight and prone to heat rashes. So rashes is a very norm for him. But for my nanny to call up (which she never did)... She even say maybe the rashes is because my son has been on so many medication for so long...

I'm worried. But my mom will be bring my son to the GP later... But I'm not sure if I should go back to the PD... but the PD like not effective leh...

I guess it gets quite tricky when antibiotics are involved. Have you tried calling the GP and telling him about the rash outbreak? How old is your son? If he's already on solids did he start anything new at the same time that might have caused the rashes? Have such rashes erupted before when it's hot?

 

[pokemon97]

From what i know antibiotic once taken have to complete all but now your child got rashes after taking it so it's better to call the GP to check whether still need to continue.

 

[candy_ian]

my suggestion to u is to bring your son to a PD who specialises in respiratory. usage of antibiotics in young children is not necessary unless it's the last resort. u should stop the antibiotics n bring your son down to a PD. u can try Dr Ngiam from singapore baby n child in gleneagles n he specialises in respiratory.

 

[diymummy]

Yes, I have called up the GP clinic and the nurse say doc is busy. I told the nurse what happened and she suggested i bring my son to see the GP again. My son is 9 month and started his solid food. My nanny has not updated me, so I presume it's the same veg and fish stuff like the normal days. Yes, my son is mild-sensitive to sunlight and prone to heat rashes. So rashes is a very norm for him. But for my nanny to call up (which she never did)... She even say maybe the rashes is because my son has been on so many medication for so long...

I'm worried. But my mom will be bring my son to the GP later... But I'm not sure if I should go back to the pediatrician... but the pediatrician like not effective ...

Ok, can bring back to GP and see what the GP says. If you want to see another PD, I can recommend you mine.

Maybe you can cross check with your nanny again what usually heat rashes look like and what foods she has been giving to cross out any other allergy.

That time my boy coughed for 1 week, I brought him to PD, he gave medicine but didn't subside for 1 mth, I brought ds back to PD again and he gave antibiotics and another cough medicine. After that my ds recovered.

My PD is at Gleneagles. His consultation is between $80-$100 but first consultation might cost more. If you're interested, I can PM you details.

 

[JoyBliss]

Ya lor... I called up the GP clinic immediately after putting down the phone with the nanny. Then I rang my mom and this is the *shit* i get from her... really pissed off ... I tell her if she is too busy to bring my son to the doc, I will take leave myself (gosh man...i must go fake MC liao.. don't have much AL left)... good thing she say she will bring... But I still worried... i really feel like flying to my son and bring him myself... *sniff-sniff*... poor him...

Anyway, tmr shoud be his polyclinic follow-up,.. i re-shedule (twice ald)...

yes pls call the gp and inform him.
allergy to medication will KILL!
its not the time to think whether its "pian yi" the nanny.
whether it is heat rash or not, bring your son down to the gp again to check.
even the instructions on the anti biotics will state, if rashes appear stop medication.
better safe than sorry!

 

[thepinkdot]

usually PDs only uses antibiotics at a very last resort. and since your baby is still so young, he/she might be hesitant to give it to him. usually they only give if the cough is prolonged... and as long as your boy takes his medication on time, sufficient rest, plays and eats well.. the PD won't give also. try telling the PD your son vomited etc. i think he might be trying to expel out the phlegm.

get well soon! or else the cycle of sickness will never end...

 

[Ting]

let your mum bring also good, at least if really allergy to the antibiotics, then the gp can prove her wrong of the heat rash she saying. if not she wont know.
i understand how it feels. my job is also like contract basis now, so not much AL to take.. sometimes my parents will take AL n bring pin go doc....
dun worry, will be fine..

 

[JoyBliss]

hey thanks Candice. Ya, Dr Ngiam, very experienced, just browse thru. the blog abt him yesterday. Maybe I should consider him even if he's very expensive... may I know roughly how much is the consultation? I think need appointment right?

diymummy, ya, expensive, but I know private hosp. consultation is this range can't escape de. Do you mind PM me his details? Hahaha.. is it Dr Ngiam too?

I think though I may hurt my mom's feeling, i better go to PD. My parents been scolding non-stop that I'm wasting $$$ seeing the specialist.. but I rather save myself than on my son!!....

 

[Ting]

actually, since pin was NB til now, i hv nvr ever seen a PD. always bring her to see my family doc who is a GP. but he used to specialised in children (as what my mum said) so i nvr bring pin to PD... save money.....

 

[candy_ian]

dr ngiam's charges r at 100+ with medication. As a nurse in pte sector I've seen a lot odds pds but I only go to dr ngiam even tho his charges r high. Yes u need to make appt. Pls call cos his waiting time is long

 

[JoyBliss]

actually, since pin was NB til now, i have never ever seen a pediatrician. always bring her to see my family doc who is a GP. but he used to specialised in children (as what my mum said) so i never bring pin to pediatrician... save money.....

wow... sooo gooodd!.... sometimes I really feel this is by "luck", same doc (GP OR PD), but diff BB seems react diff to the same doc... Now think back, this GP cost about the same as the PD. Maybe because the PD is the clinic kind, consultation is $40.. same as this GP.


My nanny just replied, she say she has been giving white bites wif carrot n potato porridge. Minced chicken oir pork or fish porridge b spinach since he's 7mth till now ... :embarrassed: Aiyah... Ting.. got Chicken leh... hm... :err: my son coughing and she giving him "bite (biscuit?) and chicken?? hm hm hm...

 

[apollo]

u mean antibiotics? i nv trust a GP cos i'm so afriad tt they might give antibiotics to ds when he doesnt nd it or gave the one which is strong... is ur baby better? if not, like what Ting suggested, bring him to hospital...

 

[JoyBliss]

dr ngiam's charges are at 100+ with medication. As a nurse in pte sector I've seen a lot odds pds but I only go to dr ngiam even tho his charges are high. Yes you need to make appt. Pls call cos his waiting time is long

Thanks alot Candy

 

[candy_ian]

some gps r really as good n experienced as pds. I intend to start bringing bb to gps when he reaches two, there's a gp near my place n I happen to know him while working in the govt hospital previously n my nieces have seen him so far he's quite careful but now I probably with stick with pds.

 

[apollo]

usually PDs only uses antibiotics at a very last resort. and since your baby is still so young, he/she might be hesitant to give it to him. usually they only give if the cough is prolonged... and as long as your boy takes his medication on time, sufficient rest, plays and eats well.. the pediatrician won't give also. try telling the pediatrician your son vomited etc. i think he might be trying to expel out the phlegm.

get well soon! or else the cycle of sickness will never end...

yes my pd is lik tt.. ds was down with cough countless times and most are v serious. he insist not to give antibiotics and didnt even change to a stronger medi..

 

[JoyBliss]

you mean antibiotics? i never trust a GP cos i'm so afriad that they might give antibiotics to dear son when he doesnt need it or gave the one which is strong... is your baby better? if not, like what Ting suggested, bring him to hospital...

Ya, the same reason why I not in favor of bringing him to GP. But i kena fire for wasting $$$ on the specialist... Tough being a parent when you are also a kid of another parents

My son now is still active and sleeping. But I have asked the nanny to stop all medication and feedback immed if the rashes worsen. Later I will give her a call again. Meantime, once my mom knock off, she will bring my son to the same GP just to make sure wht it's heat rash or med. allergy. But I standby to go to PD anytime, or even KK if need arise...

 

[stonston]

Like Ting, I've nvr taken my son to a PD (only when born, & first follow up check up). We've been seeing 2 GPs who are very good & experienced with children (1 of them was my GP since I was born).

Children do not know how to cough out their phlegm. As such, they usually end up vomitting it out. It's ok as long as you hydrate your little one & give frequent snacks.

Antibiotics are not necessary if there's no immediate danger (lung infection). I do not give my boy any antibiotics. When he falls sick, we only give him mild medication, loads of fruits & water & some supplements to boost his immune system (colostrum & Sambucol).

You mentioned that your boy's cough get worse at night, which means it's temperature induced. You should let your boy wear warmer clothes, wear socks to sleep. When my boy has cough, my maid will rub a menthol oil (from Indonesia) on his chest & back so that he can sleep better. & she'll wrap him up warmly with blankets so that he won't feel cold. It's does not matter if his heat rash come out. Dr always tell me that sometimes the rash is not heat rash but viral rash (rashes caused by body fighting the virus).

If paying a PD puts your mind at ease, you should bring your kiddo to a PD.