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Originally Posted by Kerryn915  That's what was frustrating was that she was treating the whole situation as though the inflamed throat brought on the coughing. In reality the reaction to the fragranced candles and Febreze bothered his lungs first and then the coughing started and added to the throat inflammation. They initially thought he had a soft pallet deformation bc of the swelling on his one side (tonsil). Luckily there was a specialist there that was able to look at the X-ray better. So I do understand trying to get the swelling down in the throat but she definitely should have treated the first issue which is the cough. I'm waiting to hear back from her this morning. I hope maybe there is some kind of inhaler or something he can take in pill form to relive his poor lungs. He must be so sore from coughing so long. He's not really eating. I made a purée of chicken and potato, carrots and some kibble and chicken broth and water. He licked a little of it but not a good portion. He is drinking though. Thanks again for your input. Your advice and guidance is very appreciated! |
I had bad luck with the inhaler. The contraption was expensive and I used albuterol. He was pacing a lot on it.
Maybe he will eat some scrambled eggs.
Also Try some honey. I mix it in a little warm water and sometimes add a little tiny bit of lemon. also I don't know if I said this before but I bought a $15 warm mist vaporizer and it works very well to soothe them. I have to add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the water or it won't work - we have hard water so it needs the mineralization. I don't use their scent packers, just plain water. When he was very inflamed the honey and the vapor worked on the cough. It is like when we have bronchitis. I just kept it on for 30 mins a couple of times a day. This is the one I have:
Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer - Walmart.com