2yo DD ended up in the ER

[Jenvenza]

Thank GOD! Hearing your story has put things in perspective for me today.

It did for me, too. I know what you mean.

It wouldn't hurt to get her an appointment with an allergy and asthma specialist to have her checked out. It does sound like an asthma attack.
Our kids all have had bad croup attacks and they are VERY scary, DS14 has ended up in the hospital because of croup. I had it as a child and also ended up in the hospital with it so at least I knew what to do.

I hope she is feeling better--oh and keep an eye on her energy level. We had DS14 into the ER for what I was positive was pneumonia and they said no. We took him to our dr the next day and he had spots in BOTH lungs.

I think I will get her an appointment with an allergy and asthma specialist. It seemed a lot like an asthma attack to me, too.

They told us to keep an eye on her energy level, too. She has tons of energy normally, so if she doesnt, I know something is wrong. They did do xrays on her chest to see her lungs and they said they were clear, so I really hope they are!

Awwwww!!!

That *is* scary.

My (now 18 y/o) son - I remember coming home from work. I was a bartender, and got home maybe 3am ish. I always would walk into their room and check on them, before I went to bed. He had, had a cold, but my mom said he seemed to be doing okay.

He (still!) liked to sleep naked, so I could see his chest moving and it would cave in like - just CAVE IN really deep and these teeny inhalations. It scared me just looking at him.

I woke him up and took him to the ER immediately. His blood oxygen level was so low, and they ended up admitting him. He spent 2 days in the Hospital, with pneumonia, as well - and then had a HUGE coughing fit, and coughed up what almost looked like a tic-tac. It was an itty bitty hard mucus plug, but as soon as he coughed that up - his breathing improved like this *snap*.

Scary scary scary. I remember leaving the room a few times, and just sobbing. I don't think I'd ever been so scared, up until that point.

Thank goodness your baby got a proper diagnosis.

Everything went so fast there, I didnt have time to cry, but I sure wanted to! I cried as soon as we left, from sheer exhaustion and relief at that point. It was so scary.

 

[golfgal]

I did for me, too. I know what you mean.



I think I will get her an appointment with an allergy and asthma specialist. It seemed a lot like an asthma attack to me, too.

They told us to keep an eye on her energy level, too. She has tons of energy normally, so if she doesnt, I know something is wrong. They did do xrays on her chest to see her lungs and they said they were clear, so I really hope they are!



Everything went so fast there, I didnt have time to cry, but I sure wanted to! I cried as soon as we left, from sheer exhaustion and relief at that point. It was so scary.

And totally off topic--she had cheeks that just BEG to be pinched--she is such a cutie!!!!

 

[Jenvenza]

And totally off topic--she had cheeks that just BEG to be pinched--she is such a cutie!!!!

Pinchable and kissable!

Thank you!

 

[2binak]

They hooked her finger up to something to check the oxygen levels - which I had no idea they could do it that way - and it was in the high 80's and low 90's, which they said wasnt too bad, but it should have been in the high 90's. You learn something new every day!

They put the pulse oximeter on DD's finger too. Her level was in the low 90's before the treatment and hit 95 after the treatment.

OP - our pedi said she wasn't ruling out that this could be a pre-cursor to asthma; especially since I have asthma myself, but that a child usually has to have 3 separate episodes before they consider sending them to a specialist. Our insurance doesn't require physician approval for specialist visits, but some do so check with your insurance before you make an appt.

 

[golfgal]

They put the pulse oximeter on DD's finger too. Her level was in the low 90's before the treatment and hit 95 after the treatment.

OP - our pedi said she wasn't ruling out that this could be a pre-cursor to asthma; especially since I have asthma myself, but that a child usually has to have 3 separate episodes before they consider sending them to a specialist. Our insurance doesn't require physician approval for specialist visits, but some do so check with your insurance before you make an appt.

I wouldn't go on this advice personally. Two of my kids have cough variant asthma and have never had a breathing attack like this. Our DS14 has both and has had several attacks though. Besides that, what if the second attack is the one they don't recover from?? . If your child has had ONE attack, they need to see a specialist.

 

[Jenvenza]

They put the pulse oximeter on DD's finger too. Her level was in the low 90's before the treatment and hit 95 after the treatment.
OP - our pedi said she wasn't ruling out that this could be a pre-cursor to asthma; especially since I have asthma myself, but that a child usually has to have 3 separate episodes before they consider sending them to a specialist. Our insurance doesn't require physician approval for specialist visits, but some do so check with your insurance before you make an appt.

So they seemed to be in the same boat with their oxygen levels there! I had no idea that was how they checked it!

We can see a specialist without her pediatricians approval, so I think I am definitely going to take her in! Thanks for all your advice!

I wouldn't go on this advice personally. Two of my kids have cough variant asthma and have never had a breathing attack like this. Our DS14 has both and has had several attacks though. Besides that, what if the second attack is the one they don't recover from?? . If your child has had ONE attack, they need to see a specialist.

They didnt say it was asthma, but I am not sure. I had asthma at that age and it is a very scary thing. I think I am going to take her in before she has another one of these attacks, even if it isnt asthma, I would rather be safe than sorry! Thank you for your advice as well!

 

[smilie]

Poor little sweetheart. You know she was feeling bad when she ASKED to go to the doctor.

I'm glad she's ok. Give her extra Momma loves.

 

[Jenvenza]

Poor little sweetheart. You know she was feeling bad when she ASKED to go to the doctor.
I'm glad she's ok. Give her extra Momma loves.

That's what got us! We couldnt believe she asked to go. She told us she wasnt better and needed to go to the doctor! My poor baby! She is getting lots of love and cuddles from mommy and daddy and pretty much anything else she wants!

 

[DMickey28]

Wow ... I am glad that she is ok. Sounds similar to what my DS had a few weeks ago at the height of the H1N1 here. We were in the ER at 2am with him too. I am sooo glad she is ok ... it stinks but I bet by tomorrow she will be feeling a lot better.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

At least the ending was sweet--poor thing. I don't blame her for not liking doctors.

I'm not sure my 2yo would know well enough to ask to go to the doctor.

 

[Lovely2CU]

Wow, how scary for you. I'm glad she is okay. How is she feeling today?

I think she is a real cutie-pie!

 

[2binak]

I wouldn't go on this advice personally. Two of my kids have cough variant asthma and have never had a breathing attack like this. Our DS14 has both and has had several attacks though. Besides that, what if the second attack is the one they don't recover from?? . If your child has had ONE attack, they need to see a specialist.

I don't always follow the pedi's advice when it comes to seeing a specialist, especially since I'm the one who lives with her and knows her best. I was just letting the OP know that some insurers won't let you see one without approval from a pedi and that our pedi said "usually" they (I'm sure she meant dr's in her office, but could have been referring to dr's in general) don't send them to one without a few episodes. Just a friendly caution to the OP to get all her ducks in a row before she makes the call to a specialist.

So they seemed to be in the same boat with their oxygen levels there! I had no idea that was how they checked it!

We can see a specialist without her pediatricians approval, so I think I am definitely going to take her in! Thanks for all your advice!

They didnt say it was asthma, but I am not sure. I had asthma at that age and it is a very scary thing. I think I am going to take her in before she has another one of these attacks, even if it isnt asthma, I would rather be safe than sorry! Thank you for your advice as well!

Yeah - sounds like the levels were very similar. Glad you can see a specialist without approval...that's soooo helpful!

We'll definitely be keeping a very close eye on DD's breathing from here on out. I was diagnosed w/asthma (sports & allergy induced) as an adult, my cousin had severe asthma as a child (taken to the hospital via ambulance almost monthly) and several other family members have mild asthma. We know there's a good chance DD could get or have it.

 

[Jenvenza]

Wow ... I am glad that she is ok. Sounds similar to what my DS had a few weeks ago at the height of the H1N1 here. We were in the ER at 2am with him too. I am sooo glad she is ok ... it stinks but I bet by tomorrow she will be feeling a lot better.

That had to be horribly scary for you, too! I hope your DS is feeling better, too!

At least the ending was sweet--poor thing. I don't blame her for not liking doctors.

I'm not sure my 2yo would know well enough to ask to go to the doctor.

We were surprised by it to say the least. But she must have felt awful and she knows she goes to the doctor when she is sick, so I guess she put it together!

Wow, how scary for you. I'm glad she is okay. How is she feeling today?

I think she is a real cutie-pie!

She is not back to normal yet, but hopefully soon!

And thank you, we think she is a cutie-pie, too!

 

[Jenvenza]

I don't always follow the pedi's advice when it comes to seeing a specialist, especially since I'm the one who lives with her and knows her best. I was just letting the OP know that some insurers won't let you see one without approval from a pedi and that our pedi said "usually" they (I'm sure she meant dr's in her office, but could have been referring to dr's in general) don't send them to one without a few episodes. Just a friendly caution to the OP to get all her ducks in a row before she makes the call to a specialist.



Yeah - sounds like the levels were very similar. Glad you can see a specialist without approval...that's soooo helpful!

We'll definitely be keeping a very close eye on DD's breathing from here on out. I was diagnosed w/asthma (sports & allergy induced) as an adult, my cousin had severe asthma as a child (taken to the hospital via ambulance almost monthly) and several other family members have mild asthma. We know there's a good chance DD could get or have it.

We will, too. Especially since I had severe asthma as a child. My mom actually bought a breathing machine for me as a child that I had to do nightly and hated it by the way! I think there is a good chance our DD will get it, too. I have just been keeping my fingers crossed that she lucks out and doesnt.

 

[mjkacmom]

They put the pulse oximeter on DD's finger too. Her level was in the low 90's before the treatment and hit 95 after the treatment.

OP - our pedi said she wasn't ruling out that this could be a pre-cursor to asthma; especially since I have asthma myself, but that a child usually has to have 3 separate episodes before they consider sending them to a specialist. Our insurance doesn't require physician approval for specialist visits, but some do so check with your insurance before you make an appt.

It's funny - my twins have both had over a dozen serious episodes, but when we went to the allergist, his lung capacity was fine. It's only when they're starting a cold that an attack happens. The allergist recommended the same course of treatment my pediatrician has been recommending for years - daily prevental, albuteral when it starts, steroids when it can't be controlled with albuteral. They've also never been "officially" diagnosed with asthma - my pediatrician likes RAD because it doesn't have such a red stamp for insurance companies as asthma.

 

[dcentity2000]

My God, that must have been so scary! Thank goodness it turned out ok!



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[Freyja]

How scary. Glad to hear your beautiful girl is o.k.

 

[2binak]

It's funny - my twins have both had over a dozen serious episodes, but when we went to the allergist, his lung capacity was fine. It's only when they're starting a cold that an attack happens. The allergist recommended the same course of treatment my pediatrician has been recommending for years - daily prevental, albuteral when it starts, steroids when it can't be controlled with albuteral. They've also never been "officially" diagnosed with asthma - my pediatrician likes RAD because it doesn't have such a red stamp for insurance companies as asthma.

That's how my asthma is. When I have a cold or resp. infection, I have to be on an inhaler, but other than that and extreme exercise, which I don't do anymore, I'm fine. I'll have to research RAD. Today is the first I've heard of it.

 

[4nana]

How very scary , thank goodness she is ok . Know how it is when our babies are sick and you were so wise to take her straight to ER. One of our DGS's has had croupy cough w/striders a couple times and it's so very frightening. I am so glad she is feeling better for the holdiays. Love her photos in your siggie, she is adorable! Hope she enjoys her Snow White and Prince!

 

[skw444]

It's funny - my twins have both had over a dozen serious episodes, but when we went to the allergist, his lung capacity was fine. It's only when they're starting a cold that an attack happens. The allergist recommended the same course of treatment my pediatrician has been recommending for years - daily prevental, albuteral when it starts, steroids when it can't be controlled with albuteral. They've also never been "officially" diagnosed with asthma - my pediatrician likes RAD because it doesn't have such a red stamp for insurance companies as asthma.

This is just like my dd. After several trips to the ER late at night, she was finally diagnosed with RAD. Our pediatrician didn't diagnose this...it was the allergist that we were seeing for a food allergy. We have the daily inhaler, albuteral when it starts, and the steroids when it can't be controlled with the albuteral. Since her diagnosis, we haven't made an ER trip yet.