I really don’t understand why my son got Pneumonia. Gab has
cough and flu for almost a week with on and off fever for 5 days. He also lost
his appetite and so hard to persuade to eat. Even though his sick, he is still
very active in playing. He still plays basketball with his Tito’s even he has
fever. When his fever didn’t get any changes, I decided to bring him to a
pediatrician near our house.
It was Sunday and I am glad their clinic was still open. The
doctors asked me a few question and checkup Gabs breathing and throat. She said
to me that my son has pneumonia and I need to bring him to the hospital to
admit him. Doctor says Gab is already dehydrated and his tonsil was already swelling.
He needs to be confined to undergo in some laboratory test.
That was the time that I break down. I cried and cried while
the doctor explaining the possible things that may happen if I don’t bring him
to the hospital. She assured me that I don’t need to be worry to the bills because
my son is my dependent in my Philhealth. She already called to the hospital to reserve
us a room for confinement. So all I need to do is go home and pack some things
for Gab and bring him to the ER ASAP.
When I go home, I told to my dad that I need to bring Gab to
the hospital and I am so thankful that my father never leaves me that time. I am
still crying while packing that Gab needs to the hospital. When they say that everything’s
will going to be alright but I can’t help myself from worrying.
I hate to see my son crying while they putting the dextrose
to him. We waited for some test to be done before we go to our respective room.
My husband didn’t know that we are at the hospital co’z he still at work. I
just text him to come over and help me to pamper Gab.
When the results come out the doctor confirmed it that it is
mild pneumonia, she says I am lucky that we found it early. Pneumonia is a lung
infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have hard
time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often
clears up in 2 to 3 weeks. But older adults, babies, and people with other diseases
can become very ill. They may need to be in the hospital.
His doctor also said that he has Primary Complex and it
needs to be cured. Primary complex, a form of Tuberculosis, is a disease that
is common among children. It is caused by infection from the bacteria
Mycobacterium tuberculosis [1]. Virtually all transmission of Mycobacterium
tuberculosis is from person to person, usually by mucous droplets that become
airborne when the ill individual coughs, sneezes, laughs, sings, or even
breathes [2].
She gave prescription for Primary Complex and I will share
it to you the whole story on my next blog. We stayed at the hospital for 3 days
and I can say that Gab was already improved. He is more alive and he’s looking
for food to eat. He can’t wait to go home and play with his ball.
I am grateful that I found a good Pediatrician for my son.
She assisted us so well and she guided me on the things I need to do. Even on
how I would discipline my son and manage his tantrums. I will be happy to
recommend her to my friends if ever.
Anyway, to sum it all, I learned that I need to be very
strict on the health of my son. I don’t want him to go to the hospital in the
future.
