After 2 years of thinking Elena was cured (see this post for her condition) we were shocked to hear the signature croupy cough coming out of our almost 9-year-old, along with stridor, retractions, and a very grey complexion.
Dane carried her to the car, gave her a quick blessing, and then I rushed her to the E.R. (the very same I was just laid off from). When we got there, we got back to a bed quickly. All of the staff was also surprised to see croup in a child her age, but with her history it was better explained. A little bit of medicine, a few breathing treatments, and 4 hours later, we were on our way home.
We don't know why this happened now, and will wait to see if it happens again before taking her back to the specialist.
She's back to school today. Let's just hope it was a one-time occurrence.
2 people said...:
Scary! Hope all is better!
Oh my! The upside is that she probably got the best treatment because you had worked there. Keep us posted.
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