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.
My 1 month old daughter caught the china virus in January 2019 when it was circulating under the radar. I was terrified! I took her to a doctor I trust who gave her antibiotics for an ear infection and told me to do all the normal things. Having a sick newborn was freaking rough man.
I will pray for your boy! Give him cuddles and snuggles. Lots of vitamin D, C and zinc!! Maybe even throw some probiotics in there for good gut health! The immune system is primarily in the digestive tract (I’ve heard).