Croup

My three year old son struggling to breath and gasping for breath with a temperature of 39.2°C was beyond terrifying. 

I phoned NHS24 and then headed up to A&E for my son to see an out of hours doctor. Doctor diagnosed croup. Apparently it’s normally quite mild but can sometimes be more severe and cause breathing difficulty. Doctor prescribed some steroids which help reduce the inflammation/swelling of the windpipe. First lot of steroids have made a difference and he’s to have a second lot at 5:30pm. 

I have a very brave boy. He didn’t complain at all while the doctor checked his temperature, checked his heart rate, checked his ears and throat and listened to his heart. He even took the steroid solution with only a little encouragement. 

Bug is currently having a nap. I’m beyond tired so I can’t sleep and constantly checking on him. It happened quickly without any waiting. Phoned at 3:20am and we had been to hospital and home again by just after 5am. 

I don’t think I’ll be sleeping tonight either.