Posted on 09/14/2014 3:16:15 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Besser warned parents to watch out for symptoms of coughs and wheezing among their children, especially if their children are asthmatic.
"The best approach for prevention is what we talk about all the time for respiratory infections, colds, and flus and that's really good hand washing," Besser said.
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Children who contract enterovirus D68 first suffer from what appears to be a common cold, with symptoms including a runny nose, coughing, and sneezing, according to Besser.
The symptoms then escalate to difficulty breathing. Besser said parents should look out for their children exhibiting signs of wheezing, difficulty eating or speaking, and blueness around the lips.
Doctors have found a way to treat the symptoms, helping kids breath more easily so they can get through the virus, Besser said.
"It's the same medicine that's used for children who have asthma," he said. "But when I was in the emergency room this week in St. Louis, they were giving it to children
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I can’t post the thread for this, but it is shared over on FR Facebook.
Cincinnati admitted 540 kids last weekend with this virus.
Hospital sets patient record as virus spreads
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/2014/09/08/as-virus-spreads-local-hospital-sets-patient-record/15312365/
Medical officials admitted a record number of children to a local hospital over the weekend because of a rare respiratory virus.
Admitted a record number of patients, but nothing really changes?
Do I detect a total cognitive disconnect, there?
Wheeler said parents can prevent their children from getting the virus by making them wash their hands frequently and drink plenty of fluids. If they do suspect their child contracted the virus, he suggested parents call their pediatrician first because urgent care facilities will be busy.
But "...nothing really changes"...
LOL...that’s right ...
Nothing changes, that’s what he said.
Kind of frightening to consider the offhanded matter with which he treats kids who can’t breath and whose lips turn blue from lack of oxygen...
Amazing how many kids and adults don’t wash their hands properly.
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