AARGH! Ds 7 sounds like a seal...

[Stirsmommy]

All of the sudden he is sick with the worst barking cough and fever of 102. Should have known when he demanded to go to bed early. NOw I have him propped up in the sunroom next to me waiting for his meds to kick in and make feel a bit more comfortable. He can no longer speak as his throat hurts from coughing, I think. Oh, and he is very mucousy. Is this going around? Is there anything that will give him some comfort?
Melissa

[RoughCollie]

It sounds like croup.

There is a lot of info at the Mayo Clinic's website about it:

http://mayoclinic.com/health/croup/DS00312

[Stirsmommy]

I think you may be right. I just keep thinking my baby is too old at seven. But since it is only most common in the under 5 set I imagine it is quite possible.
Melissa

[fiddledeedee]

My DD has had croup after the age of 5. She had it a lot as a toddler, and had it last winter at age 7. I can't remember what it's called, but the doctor can give them a shot to get rid of it. Meantime run a humidifier, and steam from a shower in a bathroom with the doors shut can help too.

Hope your DS feels better soon.

[Tracey in TX]

DS is 8y/o and still gets croup. It's painful as the progression worsens. Best thing for DS is a nebulizer, steroids, and sometimes an antibiotic.

Hope your babe feels better soon.

[Stirsmommy]

Thanks everyone it does seem to be croup. I took him outside early this morning. He hated it and it helped. I will watch him today and tonight.

[Claire]

Whenever my dd started barking like a seal, it was always bacterial bronchitis. Antibiotics always helped her. It got so I would take her in the first day she barked, which was usually before the fever etc. had a chance to settle in.

[Stirsmommy]

Sadly his came without warning well I did think he was getting a cold as his sister had one but wasn't expecting a middle of the night barking session. Now it seems I am getting a lovely cough.