Stirsmommy Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 All of the sudden he is sick with the worst barking cough and fever of 102. Should have known when he demanded to go to bed early. NOw I have him propped up in the sunroom next to me waiting for his meds to kick in and make feel a bit more comfortable. He can no longer speak as his throat hurts from coughing, I think. Oh, and he is very mucousy. Is this going around? Is there anything that will give him some comfort? Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 It sounds like croup. There is a lot of info at the Mayo Clinic's website about it: http://mayoclinic.com/health/croup/DS00312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirsmommy Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 I think you may be right. I just keep thinking my baby is too old at seven. But since it is only most common in the under 5 set I imagine it is quite possible. Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddledeedee Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 My DD has had croup after the age of 5. She had it a lot as a toddler, and had it last winter at age 7. I can't remember what it's called, but the doctor can give them a shot to get rid of it. Meantime run a humidifier, and steam from a shower in a bathroom with the doors shut can help too. Hope your DS feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 DS is 8y/o and still gets croup. It's painful as the progression worsens. Best thing for DS is a nebulizer, steroids, and sometimes an antibiotic. Hope your babe feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirsmommy Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 Thanks everyone it does seem to be croup. I took him outside early this morning. He hated it and it helped. I will watch him today and tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Whenever my dd started barking like a seal, it was always bacterial bronchitis. Antibiotics always helped her. It got so I would take her in the first day she barked, which was usually before the fever etc. had a chance to settle in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirsmommy Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 Sadly his came without warning well I did think he was getting a cold as his sister had one but wasn't expecting a middle of the night barking session. Now it seems I am getting a lovely cough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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