simonsmom
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If he is coughing a lot when he is lying down, trying to sleep, I have to share my favorite home remedy with you. I read it on here months ago. My DD had a horrible cough and it was way worse at night. No cough medicine helped. Even prescription meds didn't do anything.She coughed so much she couldn't catch a breath. Someone on here recommended putting Vicks on her feet and putting socks over it (so it wouldn't stain the sheets). I kinda dismissed this because it just sounded so "out there". I still remember that night. She could not stop. I felt so bad I was willing to try anything. I got the Vicks, made her sit up and told her what I was going to do. Her, being a teenager, resisted and did not want to do it because she thought it was "gross". I told her she had no choice, we were trying this. She almost started crying because she did not want to do this. I slathered the vicks on both feet, put socks on her and told her to lie down. She coughed ONE more time. By the time I washed my hands, she did not cough again the rest of the night. I was amazed. And it was not a placebo effect because she thought it was stupid. When she woke up the next morning, she was a believer. So, give it a try. It cannot hurt. I don't know why or how it works, but I swear, it did. Good luck.
I will try it tonight- it can't hurt. Thanks!
