rchilee:
I noticed this on my dd back, I applied sudocream.

beyedew:

Txx dear I appreciate
Hi mom,instead of cough syrup y nt gv him vit c syrup or even few drops of fresh orange juice,also continue wit breastmilk if u r stil breastfeeding. I read here n research also said dat cough syrup z a big no 4 children under 2yrs..D heat now z sumtin else I wud hv said u cover him too bt I dnt tink it's a gud idea. Try n mk sure dat whoever wants to carry him washes his/her hands,I do it ooo,ino send..
He wil b fyn ok,other sabi mamas wil answer u in no tym ok. Kisses to LO

maureensylvia:


it's called nla in igbo but don't know d medication for it

cc: Zaynie
kaffy4bill
soonest
onegai
ozycy
chinwendym
and other super mothers

zaynie:
MetroTee, I think it was just a coincidence.
Ela doesnt act that fast and I haven't heard of where it was transmissible but then never say never plus a mother's instinct is hardly ever wrong.
You might want to go to the Dr to have it checked out.
The only treatment I know is herbal. There is this red flower that traditional herbal dealers sell. You can also cut ot fresh from trees, cos it grows around......someone pls help out with the name or picture.
Soak or boil in hot water and baby bathes with the extracts.

I heard tetmosol baby soap does wonders too.

ozycy:

Moisture the area properly and he will be fine

Onegai:


You have described my symptoms. I have a dust allergy and used to have mild asthma. It runs in my family, so we are all used to it. Anti-bacterial meds won't help. I don't want to mention the meds I take (and yes, there is a children's version of it but I don't want to prescribe without a diagnosis) but speak to your doctor and more importantly, start looking for what is triggering the cough, when does it start. Can you clean the entire house with a damp rag (so the dust doesn't fly around)
Or take baby to somewhere else dust free and see if he gets better. The dust mites, mold, cockroaches and perfumed products (even Raid or those pink mosquito papers) in the air could trigger it.

Kendlez, please start looking for triggers like dust. one of the consultants i asked mentioned she thought it was an allergy. My eyes would water and i'd be unable to breathe and my nose would be burning inside (it would be runny and bring out mucous), so I would start breathing from my mouth (gasping for air). Your babies sound like me. But you need a confirmation from a doctor.

What I'd advise is to make notes of the symptoms and what triggers it, meet up with your doctor and discuss if the baby can be prescribed anti-allergy meds (it is a liquid, sweet actually). You have to sound knowledgable so do your research (Nigerian doctors are used to handle patients who know little about their bodies or medicine so they may want to ignore your suggestions. That's why you have to do your homework). See if you can get a different diagnosis. HTH

rchilee:
I noticed this on my dd back, I applied sudocream. We use Shea butter as cream but haven't been able to cream that back in a while as she is always crying while dressing her up.

Please what else can i use. Will try see a Paed tomorrow

MetroTee:
Hello mummies in the house. I'm new here and just stumbled on this thread a few days ago. Please I have a question. My baby is 9 weeks old and we had visitors yesterday whose 4 month old baby has ela (not sure what it is in English)

My question now is- is ela transmissible? Because suddenly today the side of my baby's hair has fallen off and I feel this is too much of a coincidence. Also, I'd like to attack it head on if that's what it is. What would you advise as best course of treatment?

Thank you!

soonest:
@metrotee, most times this thing we call nla is fungal and if it's fungal infection then it's transmissible

dunamit:
Happy sunday everyone, been away fr days. tnk God am back...my lo took 6 weeks injection n hs lap seem swel as if der is a stone inside when i touch. plss wat can i use to sooth the swel

ahnie:
Gudnoon pls help one of your own o,my lil zino has severe cough,wen coughing she do vomits n accompanied wit runny nose,cattarh.pls what drugs shud i buy.i bot emzolyn,but no improvement.cctchwinnie,soonest,ozycy,zaynie,nggie,onegai and the rest sabi mamas.pls its urgent.

tchiwinnie:
Wow 6wks already. Pls don't do anything to d tigh, esp do not press to prevent abscess from forming. Had same experience wt my first son. It resolved on its own. Just b patient it ll tk tym. U can gv pcm if he s in pain or if he has fever.

ifefunmi:

I feel ur pain mum, cos my son once had cough too. Pls I will advice u take her to the doctor but pending the time u can use steam inhalation technique to clear her airways...

Onegai:
MetroTee

Red acalypha plant. Scientifically proven to help with most fungal infections. If you can buy it and plant outdoors in your house, it's a good plant to grow and use fresh. Or go to those gardeners at the side of the road as ask for cuttings. Carry a small bucket or bowl filled with water with you. As soon as you cut the plant, put it immediately in the bowl of water so it stays freah. Don't let them give you Green Acalypha, it's not as effective.

https://www.nairaland.com/2894705/hibiscus-flower-society-calling-all/5

ahnie:
Gudnoon pls help one of your own o,my lil zino has severe cough,wen coughing she do vomits n accompanied wit runny nose,cattarh.pls what drugs shud i buy.i bot emzolyn.

ozycy:

Why not take her to the hospital since you ve already given her emzolyn and no improvement.

ahnie:
i bot emzolyn,but no improvement.

Rossy99:
My baby is 15days old,i feel intense pain weneva am breastfeeding her,i check d breast nd discover i av cut on d nipple.pls wat do i do

pjthatcher:
please sabi mamas my Lo's nostrils are blocked and it really disturbs him especially in the midnight. I have used warm water to massage his chest and also steamed his nose with eucalyptus oil. it gets better after this but later gets blocked what can i use. it started yesterday

kendlez:


Thanks Onegai.
So sorry this iss coming a bit late. Am in port harcourt.

ify84:


Exactly same problem my 8weeks is passing... I am currently giving her Flu-J syrup... But it seems, it makes her only sleep... At night d block nose disturb her throughout...

What eventually did u use?

feddy27:


Stop wateva syrup you are giving! Your baby is too young for that. Ask the pharmacy for Saline drops; preferably the spray one.

The picture attached is what I used for cattarh since my son was an infant till date.

ify84:


Thanks. I am thinking catarrh is different from congested nose....

I will look for d Saline (how much is it) ... Can I give along side vitamin C....

But what of paracetamol panda cold.....?