I know we have families that deal with asthma. Please be aware of this virus.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/07/health/respiratory-virus-midwest/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 (http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/07/health/respiratory-virus-midwest/index.html?hpt=hp_t1)
Why just kids? That seems so odd.
Thanks for posting this. I wasn't sure if my coughing and flare right now was still fallout from my attack on Wednesday or something else. Calling the doc tomorrow to get checked out.
Quote from: SilverLining on September 07, 2014, 09:00:27 PM
Why just kids? That seems so odd.
Wondering if more of that has to do with kids just being gross and in close quarters like school.
Thank you. I hadn't heard about it. We were wondering earlier tonight whether this is ragweed or a cold for DS. I will keep an eye on him.
Wow, had not seen this.
Saw this on the news last night. Parents are scared.
I'm actually a little worried. My ds asthma is always aggravated when he's sick. I was reading about it earlier today and cannot imagine what a virus like this would do to him.
Of course, he came home from school, passed out on the couch, went to 3 hour practice and came home saying he's not hungry (not normal), then announces that he thinks he's getting sick.
Runny nose, breathing not so great. Praying its "just a cold"
The other thing is that I cannot believe how many times my ds has been sick since going to HS. Every year, beginning of school, he's been sick!
I don't know if the building isn't being cleaned well or what!!
This really scares me too. Both my boys at separate times had a pertussis like illness with long lasting cough. Ds2 missed like 23 days of school with it! It was absolutely awful. I fear it would hit him hard because he had rsv as a baby and then constant croup and pneumonia besides that virus.
I hope your kiddos don't get the virus!
Is there test to determine if what a child has is THIS virus? Nevermind -- yes, I see now that there is possible culturing of nasal and throat swabs, but I'd guess that by the time it grew & confirmed, it'd be best to treat as though it is and conservatively treat esp for asthmatics and others with respiratory issues.
We've had 1 kiddo sick . . . he seems on the mend . . . but have DD sick now & she is sicker and often gets things worse so far as respiratory illnesses.
We flew through Midwest (sat in Denver for hours) late August. Not a stretch to think kids might have gotten something that way . . . but don't know what incubation period is for this thing. Did see the virus can live on surfaces a long time. Perfect.
Adding: Enterovirus D68 is name
Ajas will you take her to the doc? It seems for public health reasons it would be good for the cdc to be aware if it is.
Also, if it is, then you can scratch it off the list of things to worry about this fall, yk?
Unless I see significant downgrade in her condition, I won't take to the doc. Her doc is pediatrician and eventhough they have separate waiting areas for well vs sick, there are way too many babies in that practice for me to bring my DD's germs into the office.
If I have to sleep with her, I will to be sure her breathing is OK . . . but if I'm even thinking that way about her situation, then I already should have taken her for medical care. We're not there yet. She's not there yet.
Have been thinking about who to take her to if I must, and would likely drive 25 minutes to the ER with her. DH is away, but son can stay on his own at night and get himself to school on bus.
Mac, also, I am not sure the doc/ER would even do swab to verify . . . may be too cost prohibitive and we have Tricare, which is the lowest paying coverage so far as the reimbursement and what is allowed to be done, based on diagnosis. Hard to know.
Sure would be interesting to know the details as to WHEN a medical provider is compelled to test for something such as that.
Anyone know?
It's in NoVa.
I'm guessing it's actually most everywhere.
Have I posted how comforted I am by the fact that we have a Nebby and Epi? There are two time in the last few years I almost epid myself during bronchitis (one was was the result of H1N1) when I could barely breathe. (I used to get Epi for bad asthma attacks in the ER as a child--at least once a year).
Add Helga to the list.
I'm so sick, my throat is killing me. I'm more worried about my little guy than her.
From reading, its my understanding that they aren't even 100% positive WHAT it is. If that is the case, swabbing is useless.
Hoping she just has a cold.
on our local news, it was stated that this is a virus they are not required to report, so most likely drs will not resort to swabbing and testing for it.
Has anyone heard age specifics? Is it hitting mostly younger children or all ages?
Quote from: Macabre on September 09, 2014, 02:50:45 PM
It's in NoVa.
I'm guessing it's actually most everywhere.
Have I posted how comforted I am by the fact that we have a Nebby and Epi? There are two time in the last few years I almost epid myself during bronchitis (one was was the result of H1N1) when I could barely breathe. (I used to get Epi for bad asthma attacks in the ER as a child--at least once a year).
There are no reports (yet) in the DC suburbs (Northern Virginia). It has been reported in Richmond; ten children have been hospitalized.
Ah--you know I may have imagined NoVa. I'm not used to seeing things about the rest of the state much except from friends in our former town. :hiding:
Momma I've heard several times that the majority of cases are though age 16. But I'm pretty sure you don't get immunity the minute you turn 17. :)
Stole this from FB...
There has been a lot of discussion in the last few days regarding the virus called Enterovirus D68. Dr. Klingler, Pediatrician at the CCH Medical Clinic, offers this important information: Enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, usually causes mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms that include cough, fever, rash, and in some cases difficulty breathing. There is no specific treatment or anti-viral medication available. There is also no vaccination for EV-D68. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, "The age of ill persons in two of the hospitals with confirmed EV-D68 in Missouri and Illinois ranged from six weeks to 16 years, with a median of 4 to 5 1/2 years, respectively." Some ways to lower the risk of infection include washing hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds; avoid hugging , kissing, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are ill; disinfect often-touched surfaces such as toys and doorknobs; and keeping kids home if they are ill. If your child develops cold symptoms it is important to treat the symptoms as you normally would and monitor closely. If your child develops wheezing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, they should be seen by their healthcare provider. If your child does become distressed, please call 911. Thank you.
Just wanted to update that my kids are both MUCH better . . . there was no rash for either kid. We did not feel need to get medical care.
But there is this virus (whatever it is) going around this area and the rate of absence from schools is pretty high right now.
Glad your kids are on the mend ajas.
I dont know what it is, but dd came home with a bad cold after we were in NY, over Labor Day weekend. She says now many kids are sick in her classes. she wonders if she spread it. she seemed ot catch it frim her cousin who was sick. Very sore throat, and had a cough that turned productive and loads of head congestion. She is mostly over it now, but still a little residual congestion in her head and ches. It was a very bad cold. No fever, but we rarely get fevers, me or the kids.
But, I do not see anything about the Enterovirus D68 in our area yet.
becca, I could've have just typed your post. One DS has an absolutely horrible (was up half the night from congestion) cold. Said his whole class has it...He's home today.
I called the pediatrician because we're supposed to see our niece this weekend and if it's that virus I don't think she should be around it due to her limited lung functioning. They told me it's in our state (although I haven't seen it published anywhere), bring him in if he's wheezing. No wheezing yet.
I hope your ds feels better soon. :(
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If what I have is the same thing my kids had 2 weeks ago, then I'd like it to be over soon too.
I've not been this sick in years:
fever for 3 days (though seems to be breaking today)
worst cough ever!! (my abs are killing me from this cough)
I'm hoping I have what my kids had and this is not a NEW thing that will have to make the rounds in this household.
"New Jersey Boy's Death Is First Linked Directly to Enterovirus"
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2014/10/05/us/05reuters-usa-illness-children.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes (http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2014/10/05/us/05reuters-usa-illness-children.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes)
QuoteA New Jersey boy who went to bed last month in seemingly good health and died in his sleep is the first fatality linked directly to a strain of enterovirus that has infected more than 500 people, a local medical official said on Sunday.