[jahmiah24]

My 14month old son has had a cough for a week and a half. It gets so bad that he chokes and has passed out a couple times. He uses an inhaler, I've used vicks, a humidifier, and he's had treatments nothing seems to help. What else should I do?

[teacherjenn4]

Call your pediatrician. The treatments done so far haven't worked.

[smearcase]

Choking is bad and passing out is bad. Choking and passing out are really bad. And a 14 month old. He "uses" an inhaler?
Sorry but I am flabbergasted. Was the inhaler prescribed by a physician? Have you consulted a physician about the choking and passing out? How do you determine if he is breathing when he is passed out?
When it happened the first time, I am surprised that you didn't call 911. Human beings must breathe to live.

[jahmiah24]

He was prescribed an inhaler at the hospital, and he holds his breath then passes out. I've told his doctor, and she says as long as he isn't passing out from a fall or anything it's normal many kids do it. He has been to his pediatrician done x-rays and his lungs and everything were clear, she said just there is not much to do for a child under 2 with a cough. I've also called 911 the first time he ever passed out, they also said as long as it's not over a minute , he acts hisself and has normal color to his face it is fine

[smearcase]

This website provides some advice regarding choking. Unfortunately I am not a medical expert and can't say whether the information is accurate. But if I were in your situation I would take some training and learn the best possible procedures. If one waits a minute before taking any action that's one less minute available to act before damage or worse can happen.
I don't think I am overreacting here. I have had episodes myself (don't know for certain if it is sleep apnea or from reflux and neither do my Dr's) but I awake from a sound sleep (happens maybe once per year) and sit up in bed trying to draw what feels like the last breath I will ever draw. Can't talk, just gasp and luckily every time it has happened, in a short time I start breathing again. I am always amazed that even though we take so many breaths every day, missing just one seems to put the body and mind into a frenzy.

I do know that there are just a few minutes to act if breathing stop so being prepared especially when someone has a history of breathing problems is critical because the chance of emergency personnel arriving in those few scant minutes is a big gamble.

Infant first aid for choking and CPR: An illustrated guide | BabyCenter