He is 6. Started of by saying "his throat feels spicy". Went through the day like it was normal.
This morning he crawled into bed with me and the wife. I heard his breathing, sounded pretty ragged, but the brain didn't process it. Then I woke up 10 minutes ago and immediately went to the medicine cabinet to get him decongestion medicine.
I'm pretty convinced I had the junk in November 2019 (I was flying back and forth to San Francisco and Houston for work). It was hell when the coughing fits started. I'm more than a little worried right now. Could be nothing, but I'm preparing for the worst.
I know we all know the numbers. I know we laugh and joke at folks wearing masks and what not. Hell, we know kids are more likely to survive than adults. But any parent knows when your kid gets sick you stress, and I went from sound asleep to wide-eyed, looking for a respirator.
Sends some prayers my way.
People get sick sometimes. It doesn't have to be a virus. Do not panic. Children get sick more often, so they develop immunity. Provide him with warmth, food and drink. Control the temperature. Contact a normal, trusted doctor.
I would advise against calling a doctor or nurse in this current time, UNLESS IT IS AN IMMEDIATE LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY.
The reason: They'll test him for the china flu. Anal swab. Mask on your precious child. Quarantine. The "law" will get involved. They will FORCE experimental drugs on your child AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.
Calling a doctor is reserved for only the most dire medical emergency!
Only a trusted doctor. Not everyone.
Just don’t panic is the way. Go to a doctor you trust and if he recommends a test and if you feel comfortable with it for clarification and to get the weight of your chest then do it. But your child will be fine because you care about him.