- Alternate Tylenol and Ibuprofen every two hours
- Alternate daytime / nighttime cold / cough remedy OR
- Allergy antihistamine – whatever seems to work well or that particular kiddo
- Vicks Vapor Rub (aka Mentholatum for other ‘old school peeps’ like me) on the chest and slathered about the feet at night with socks
- Warm mist humidifier
- Cold damp cloth on the forehead
- Albuterol breathing “treatments” as needed for wheezing
- Antibiotics when they’re finally granted
This is my new routine (….read today’s post on 5 Minutes for Special Needs—>>)

