Infant admit - when did they admit your child?

kitomd21 · Apr 26, 2009

Ellie was admitted to the hospital at 2 weeks old due to a gagging cough (probably exacerbated by the horrible fires we had in CA last year, in addition to a virus). It was obvious that she required treatment at that time. My questions now are: 1. Why/when was your child admitted as a infant/toddler (i.e., when they can't tell ypu what's wrong!!), and, 2. Will there always be a worsening cough present when they are admitted?

The reason I ask is because Ellie has had a cold for the past few days...accompanied by a slight cough. Today, however, she was inconsolable for hours (she rarely cries) until I have gave her Motrin. She appeared to try to yawn then would cry even moreso - her breathing is otherwise normal - hence, I'm wondering if she has an ear infection. I'm not concerned enough to take her in at this point, but wanted to know if there is always an increase in coughing prior to your child being admitted. Does that make sense? Rambling here....just having a hard time ascertaining "normal" baby stuff vs CF-related issues! Arrgggh.

kitomd21 · Apr 26, 2009

Ellie was admitted to the hospital at 2 weeks old due to a gagging cough (probably exacerbated by the horrible fires we had in CA last year, in addition to a virus). It was obvious that she required treatment at that time. My questions now are: 1. Why/when was your child admitted as a infant/toddler (i.e., when they can't tell ypu what's wrong!!), and, 2. Will there always be a worsening cough present when they are admitted?

The reason I ask is because Ellie has had a cold for the past few days...accompanied by a slight cough. Today, however, she was inconsolable for hours (she rarely cries) until I have gave her Motrin. She appeared to try to yawn then would cry even moreso - her breathing is otherwise normal - hence, I'm wondering if she has an ear infection. I'm not concerned enough to take her in at this point, but wanted to know if there is always an increase in coughing prior to your child being admitted. Does that make sense? Rambling here....just having a hard time ascertaining "normal" baby stuff vs CF-related issues! Arrgggh.

kitomd21 · Apr 26, 2009

Ellie was admitted to the hospital at 2 weeks old due to a gagging cough (probably exacerbated by the horrible fires we had in CA last year, in addition to a virus). It was obvious that she required treatment at that time. My questions now are: 1. Why/when was your child admitted as a infant/toddler (i.e., when they can't tell ypu what's wrong!!), and, 2. Will there always be a worsening cough present when they are admitted?

The reason I ask is because Ellie has had a cold for the past few days...accompanied by a slight cough. Today, however, she was inconsolable for hours (she rarely cries) until I have gave her Motrin. She appeared to try to yawn then would cry even moreso - her breathing is otherwise normal - hence, I'm wondering if she has an ear infection. I'm not concerned enough to take her in at this point, but wanted to know if there is always an increase in coughing prior to your child being admitted. Does that make sense? Rambling here....just having a hard time ascertaining "normal" baby stuff vs CF-related issues! Arrgggh.

kitomd21 · Apr 26, 2009

Ellie was admitted to the hospital at 2 weeks old due to a gagging cough (probably exacerbated by the horrible fires we had in CA last year, in addition to a virus). It was obvious that she required treatment at that time. My questions now are: 1. Why/when was your child admitted as a infant/toddler (i.e., when they can't tell ypu what's wrong!!), and, 2. Will there always be a worsening cough present when they are admitted?

The reason I ask is because Ellie has had a cold for the past few days...accompanied by a slight cough. Today, however, she was inconsolable for hours (she rarely cries) until I have gave her Motrin. She appeared to try to yawn then would cry even moreso - her breathing is otherwise normal - hence, I'm wondering if she has an ear infection. I'm not concerned enough to take her in at this point, but wanted to know if there is always an increase in coughing prior to your child being admitted. Does that make sense? Rambling here....just having a hard time ascertaining "normal" baby stuff vs CF-related issues! Arrgggh.

kitomd21 · Apr 26, 2009

Ellie was admitted to the hospital at 2 weeks old due to a gagging cough (probably exacerbated by the horrible fires we had in CA last year, in addition to a virus). It was obvious that she required treatment at that time. My questions now are: 1. Why/when was your child admitted as a infant/toddler (i.e., when they can't tell ypu what's wrong!!), and, 2. Will there always be a worsening cough present when they are admitted?
 
 The reason I ask is because Ellie has had a cold for the past few days...accompanied by a slight cough. Today, however, she was inconsolable for hours (she rarely cries) until I have gave her Motrin. She appeared to try to yawn then would cry even moreso - her breathing is otherwise normal - hence, I'm wondering if she has an ear infection. I'm not concerned enough to take her in at this point, but wanted to know if there is always an increase in coughing prior to your child being admitted. Does that make sense? Rambling here....just having a hard time ascertaining "normal" baby stuff vs CF-related issues! Arrgggh.

dasjsmum · Apr 27, 2009

I know, that's always an issue, trying to work out what is cf and what is normal...trying not to be paranoid about everything and trying to be balanced while doing the best you can for your child!

If your child is quite young, I would err on the side of caution and contact your cf nurse or similar. My children were hospitalised when young due to failure to thrive, they have all been fairly well chest wise. If she starts coughing a lot and it doesnt clear up, I would be getting her checked out. My kids dont actually have really bad coughs when they have needed antibiotics, just a persistent cough over a period of time.

I guess that everybody is different, every child is different, the cf clinics all do things differently...have youposted this on the family site? There are people with young children there, you will get more feedback from them.

dasjsmum · Apr 27, 2009

I know, that's always an issue, trying to work out what is cf and what is normal...trying not to be paranoid about everything and trying to be balanced while doing the best you can for your child!

If your child is quite young, I would err on the side of caution and contact your cf nurse or similar. My children were hospitalised when young due to failure to thrive, they have all been fairly well chest wise. If she starts coughing a lot and it doesnt clear up, I would be getting her checked out. My kids dont actually have really bad coughs when they have needed antibiotics, just a persistent cough over a period of time.

I guess that everybody is different, every child is different, the cf clinics all do things differently...have youposted this on the family site? There are people with young children there, you will get more feedback from them.

dasjsmum · Apr 27, 2009

I know, that's always an issue, trying to work out what is cf and what is normal...trying not to be paranoid about everything and trying to be balanced while doing the best you can for your child!

If your child is quite young, I would err on the side of caution and contact your cf nurse or similar. My children were hospitalised when young due to failure to thrive, they have all been fairly well chest wise. If she starts coughing a lot and it doesnt clear up, I would be getting her checked out. My kids dont actually have really bad coughs when they have needed antibiotics, just a persistent cough over a period of time.

I guess that everybody is different, every child is different, the cf clinics all do things differently...have youposted this on the family site? There are people with young children there, you will get more feedback from them.

dasjsmum · Apr 27, 2009

I know, that's always an issue, trying to work out what is cf and what is normal...trying not to be paranoid about everything and trying to be balanced while doing the best you can for your child!

If your child is quite young, I would err on the side of caution and contact your cf nurse or similar. My children were hospitalised when young due to failure to thrive, they have all been fairly well chest wise. If she starts coughing a lot and it doesnt clear up, I would be getting her checked out. My kids dont actually have really bad coughs when they have needed antibiotics, just a persistent cough over a period of time.

I guess that everybody is different, every child is different, the cf clinics all do things differently...have youposted this on the family site? There are people with young children there, you will get more feedback from them.

dasjsmum · Apr 27, 2009

I know, that's always an issue, trying to work out what is cf and what is normal...trying not to be paranoid about everything and trying to be balanced while doing the best you can for your child!
 
 If your child is quite young, I would err on the side of caution and contact your cf nurse or similar. My children were hospitalised when young due to failure to thrive, they have all been fairly well chest wise. If she starts coughing a lot and it doesnt clear up, I would be getting her checked out. My kids dont actually have really bad coughs when they have needed antibiotics, just a persistent cough over a period of time.
 
 I guess that everybody is different, every child is different, the cf clinics all do things differently...have youposted this on the family site? There are people with young children there, you will get more feedback from them.

Mommafirst · Apr 27, 2009

Our CF nurse always tells me to call her first and if she thinks its just a kid thing then I call the pedi. Even a "kid thing" like an ear infection usually requires a conference between pedi and Cf, as they want to make sure they are using an antibiotic that will be consistent with what your child cultures -- since staph and other CF bugs can be found in the sinuses (which is connected to the ears).

Mommafirst · Apr 27, 2009

Our CF nurse always tells me to call her first and if she thinks its just a kid thing then I call the pedi. Even a "kid thing" like an ear infection usually requires a conference between pedi and Cf, as they want to make sure they are using an antibiotic that will be consistent with what your child cultures -- since staph and other CF bugs can be found in the sinuses (which is connected to the ears).

Mommafirst · Apr 27, 2009

Our CF nurse always tells me to call her first and if she thinks its just a kid thing then I call the pedi. Even a "kid thing" like an ear infection usually requires a conference between pedi and Cf, as they want to make sure they are using an antibiotic that will be consistent with what your child cultures -- since staph and other CF bugs can be found in the sinuses (which is connected to the ears).

Mommafirst · Apr 27, 2009

Our CF nurse always tells me to call her first and if she thinks its just a kid thing then I call the pedi. Even a "kid thing" like an ear infection usually requires a conference between pedi and Cf, as they want to make sure they are using an antibiotic that will be consistent with what your child cultures -- since staph and other CF bugs can be found in the sinuses (which is connected to the ears).

Mommafirst · Apr 27, 2009

Our CF nurse always tells me to call her first and if she thinks its just a kid thing then I call the pedi. Even a "kid thing" like an ear infection usually requires a conference between pedi and Cf, as they want to make sure they are using an antibiotic that will be consistent with what your child cultures -- since staph and other CF bugs can be found in the sinuses (which is connected to the ears).

kitomd21 · Apr 27, 2009