NO! they are not swelling up from being held! they are swelling up from his uri (upper respiratory infection). Unless there is something else going on- did your brother "whoop" him in the eyes? never the less, what would feel good to him would be a cold damp (not soaking wet) washrag across his eyes. If he feels hot (check his ears and paw pads) then put cold clothes there too, throughout the night if you can to keep his fever from going any higher if you feel one. OK!?