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when is it time to take cf-kid to the hospital?

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sasha

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my brother, also with cf, just threw up this morning, and hasn't eaten in like a day and a half. he had a fever yesterday, but its gone today, but he's really pale and thin. he's 12 and he insists he's fine. we are totally new to the cf way of life, because when he had the flu before we knew he had cf, he was fine and got over it in a couple days. But now we have to worry...so we should take him to the hospital now, right? what do you do when your kids get the flu? Because it can turn into pneumonia, right?
 
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sasha

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my brother, also with cf, just threw up this morning, and hasn't eaten in like a day and a half. he had a fever yesterday, but its gone today, but he's really pale and thin. he's 12 and he insists he's fine. we are totally new to the cf way of life, because when he had the flu before we knew he had cf, he was fine and got over it in a couple days. But now we have to worry...so we should take him to the hospital now, right? what do you do when your kids get the flu? Because it can turn into pneumonia, right?
 
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sasha

Guest
my brother, also with cf, just threw up this morning, and hasn't eaten in like a day and a half. he had a fever yesterday, but its gone today, but he's really pale and thin. he's 12 and he insists he's fine. we are totally new to the cf way of life, because when he had the flu before we knew he had cf, he was fine and got over it in a couple days. But now we have to worry...so we should take him to the hospital now, right? what do you do when your kids get the flu? Because it can turn into pneumonia, right?
 
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sasha

Guest
my brother, also with cf, just threw up this morning, and hasn't eaten in like a day and a half. he had a fever yesterday, but its gone today, but he's really pale and thin. he's 12 and he insists he's fine. we are totally new to the cf way of life, because when he had the flu before we knew he had cf, he was fine and got over it in a couple days. But now we have to worry...so we should take him to the hospital now, right? what do you do when your kids get the flu? Because it can turn into pneumonia, right?
 
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sasha

Guest
my brother, also with cf, just threw up this morning, and hasn't eaten in like a day and a half. he had a fever yesterday, but its gone today, but he's really pale and thin. he's 12 and he insists he's fine. we are totally new to the cf way of life, because when he had the flu before we knew he had cf, he was fine and got over it in a couple days. But now we have to worry...so we should take him to the hospital now, right? what do you do when your kids get the flu? Because it can turn into pneumonia, right?
 
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saveferris2009

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He might be dehydrated - and dehydration can make mucus in the lungs dried out, difficult to cough up, and subsequently a great environment for bacteria and permanent lung damage.

Have him checked out by the doc to get some fluids and to listen to his lungs, etc.

You'll learn - being proactive and not reactive with CF will help improve your quality and quantity of life.

Take care.
 
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saveferris2009

New member
He might be dehydrated - and dehydration can make mucus in the lungs dried out, difficult to cough up, and subsequently a great environment for bacteria and permanent lung damage.

Have him checked out by the doc to get some fluids and to listen to his lungs, etc.

You'll learn - being proactive and not reactive with CF will help improve your quality and quantity of life.

Take care.
 
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saveferris2009

New member
He might be dehydrated - and dehydration can make mucus in the lungs dried out, difficult to cough up, and subsequently a great environment for bacteria and permanent lung damage.

Have him checked out by the doc to get some fluids and to listen to his lungs, etc.

You'll learn - being proactive and not reactive with CF will help improve your quality and quantity of life.

Take care.
 
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saveferris2009

New member
He might be dehydrated - and dehydration can make mucus in the lungs dried out, difficult to cough up, and subsequently a great environment for bacteria and permanent lung damage.

Have him checked out by the doc to get some fluids and to listen to his lungs, etc.

You'll learn - being proactive and not reactive with CF will help improve your quality and quantity of life.

Take care.
 
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saveferris2009

New member
He might be dehydrated - and dehydration can make mucus in the lungs dried out, difficult to cough up, and subsequently a great environment for bacteria and permanent lung damage.
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<br />Have him checked out by the doc to get some fluids and to listen to his lungs, etc.
<br />
<br />You'll learn - being proactive and not reactive with CF will help improve your quality and quantity of life.
<br />
<br />Take care.
 
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izemmom

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I agree with saveferris that you will learn how to react to most situations...hopefully. My daughter was diagnosed at birth and after more than three years, I still wonder and second guess myself. I think most of us do. Eventually, I think, you and your brother will learn to guage what to do by how you feel.

I say he should be seen, if not in the ER tonight, then in clinic or peds. office tomorrow. I always figure I'd rather have the extra visit for "nothing" than let something that needs treatment go until later.

If he hasn't eaten or kept fluids down, dehydration is a HUGE concern. Whatever he has, his body won't fight it off if he's dehydrated. He probably needs fluids right away.

I just wanted to commend you for being proactive about this. Getting on here and asking what others would do is a huge first step, and probably says alot about what kind of kid you are.

I hope your brother feels better soon, and I wish both of you good health. Glad to have you with us on the forum!
 
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izemmom

New member
I agree with saveferris that you will learn how to react to most situations...hopefully. My daughter was diagnosed at birth and after more than three years, I still wonder and second guess myself. I think most of us do. Eventually, I think, you and your brother will learn to guage what to do by how you feel.

I say he should be seen, if not in the ER tonight, then in clinic or peds. office tomorrow. I always figure I'd rather have the extra visit for "nothing" than let something that needs treatment go until later.

If he hasn't eaten or kept fluids down, dehydration is a HUGE concern. Whatever he has, his body won't fight it off if he's dehydrated. He probably needs fluids right away.

I just wanted to commend you for being proactive about this. Getting on here and asking what others would do is a huge first step, and probably says alot about what kind of kid you are.

I hope your brother feels better soon, and I wish both of you good health. Glad to have you with us on the forum!
 
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izemmom

New member
I agree with saveferris that you will learn how to react to most situations...hopefully. My daughter was diagnosed at birth and after more than three years, I still wonder and second guess myself. I think most of us do. Eventually, I think, you and your brother will learn to guage what to do by how you feel.

I say he should be seen, if not in the ER tonight, then in clinic or peds. office tomorrow. I always figure I'd rather have the extra visit for "nothing" than let something that needs treatment go until later.

If he hasn't eaten or kept fluids down, dehydration is a HUGE concern. Whatever he has, his body won't fight it off if he's dehydrated. He probably needs fluids right away.

I just wanted to commend you for being proactive about this. Getting on here and asking what others would do is a huge first step, and probably says alot about what kind of kid you are.

I hope your brother feels better soon, and I wish both of you good health. Glad to have you with us on the forum!
 
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izemmom

New member
I agree with saveferris that you will learn how to react to most situations...hopefully. My daughter was diagnosed at birth and after more than three years, I still wonder and second guess myself. I think most of us do. Eventually, I think, you and your brother will learn to guage what to do by how you feel.

I say he should be seen, if not in the ER tonight, then in clinic or peds. office tomorrow. I always figure I'd rather have the extra visit for "nothing" than let something that needs treatment go until later.

If he hasn't eaten or kept fluids down, dehydration is a HUGE concern. Whatever he has, his body won't fight it off if he's dehydrated. He probably needs fluids right away.

I just wanted to commend you for being proactive about this. Getting on here and asking what others would do is a huge first step, and probably says alot about what kind of kid you are.

I hope your brother feels better soon, and I wish both of you good health. Glad to have you with us on the forum!
 
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izemmom

New member
I agree with saveferris that you will learn how to react to most situations...hopefully. My daughter was diagnosed at birth and after more than three years, I still wonder and second guess myself. I think most of us do. Eventually, I think, you and your brother will learn to guage what to do by how you feel.
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<br />I say he should be seen, if not in the ER tonight, then in clinic or peds. office tomorrow. I always figure I'd rather have the extra visit for "nothing" than let something that needs treatment go until later.
<br />
<br />If he hasn't eaten or kept fluids down, dehydration is a HUGE concern. Whatever he has, his body won't fight it off if he's dehydrated. He probably needs fluids right away.
<br />
<br />I just wanted to commend you for being proactive about this. Getting on here and asking what others would do is a huge first step, and probably says alot about what kind of kid you are.
<br />
<br />I hope your brother feels better soon, and I wish both of you good health. Glad to have you with us on the forum!
 
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shea14

New member
When in doubt it is better to go in than not to. Different kids need to go to the hospital at different times. My son, for example, frequently throws up when he coughs. He also usually coughs a lot. He is a severe case. I know if he is really tired, fever above 99.9, and coughing a lot for a couple of days then he needs to go in. A different parent may need to take their child in for just one of those symtems. If it is out of the norm for him he should probably go to the doctor.
 
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shea14

New member
When in doubt it is better to go in than not to. Different kids need to go to the hospital at different times. My son, for example, frequently throws up when he coughs. He also usually coughs a lot. He is a severe case. I know if he is really tired, fever above 99.9, and coughing a lot for a couple of days then he needs to go in. A different parent may need to take their child in for just one of those symtems. If it is out of the norm for him he should probably go to the doctor.
 
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shea14

New member
When in doubt it is better to go in than not to. Different kids need to go to the hospital at different times. My son, for example, frequently throws up when he coughs. He also usually coughs a lot. He is a severe case. I know if he is really tired, fever above 99.9, and coughing a lot for a couple of days then he needs to go in. A different parent may need to take their child in for just one of those symtems. If it is out of the norm for him he should probably go to the doctor.
 
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shea14

New member
When in doubt it is better to go in than not to. Different kids need to go to the hospital at different times. My son, for example, frequently throws up when he coughs. He also usually coughs a lot. He is a severe case. I know if he is really tired, fever above 99.9, and coughing a lot for a couple of days then he needs to go in. A different parent may need to take their child in for just one of those symtems. If it is out of the norm for him he should probably go to the doctor.
 
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shea14

New member
When in doubt it is better to go in than not to. Different kids need to go to the hospital at different times. My son, for example, frequently throws up when he coughs. He also usually coughs a lot. He is a severe case. I know if he is really tired, fever above 99.9, and coughing a lot for a couple of days then he needs to go in. A different parent may need to take their child in for just one of those symtems. If it is out of the norm for him he should probably go to the doctor.
 
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