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Babies and Bronchiolitis
Usually my articles are of a lighter nature where I make light and inject my own personal opinion on some current event. Unfortunately for me the most topical event in my life is a severe case of Bronchiolitis and my nineteen day old child.I would like to make other parents aware of the symptoms and the potential severity of this condition. Johnna Marie was born on January 2nd, 2008 and was admitted to Children's Hospital in Cincinnati yesterday the 21st of January. Chest X-rays indicate either pneumonia or bronchiolitis. The physicians are leaning towards the latter. Both conditions are matters of concern especially for infants.
Bronchiolitis is indicated when someone contracts the RSV virus. There are a handful of other virus's that can cause this condition but RSV is by far the most common.. Little can be done in infants but to let it run its course. Unfortunately for some, including my daughter, this can mean hospitalization.
Initial symptoms of Bronchiolitis can show up looking like a cold. Unfortunately a runny nose, mild cough and a low grade fever can lead into a severe cough, labored breathing, wheezing, and loss of appetite as well as the inability to keep food down.
These more severe symptoms are what my child currently has. She is receiving oxygen and fluids through an IV. Feedings are preceded by sucking out the congestion in her throat and nasal passages.
Parents with young infants need to realize the need for proper medical care in these instances. Cold symptoms do not always indicate just a cold. Careful observance of their symptoms need to be observed. High grade fevers and inability to keep food down could lead to dehydration and other more severe problems.
I would never consider myself an "alarmist" but there was very sufficient evidence in this case that someone else needed to make the call. Fortunately in my case my physician made the right call and referred us to the hospital.
I think in any child so young that it is better to be "safe than sorry". Have your child looked at and diagnosed by a physician.
Remember to keep them safe because you are all they have right now.
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