02/02/2024
Around 8 PM, Jacob started coughing and could not stop. I suctioned him at least a dozen times, but could not get the rattle out of his chest. We finally decided to go to the emergency room. This was an all too familiar road, so we were airing on the side of caution! Because of the November 5 or deal at CAMC Teays Valley, we made the decision to go to Cabell Huntington Hospital, where our neurologist practices. Dr. Hollinger called ahead for us and the ER crew took a straight back! The chest x-ray looked great, but his bloodwork and vitals indicated a bacterial infection, and more importantly, dehydration. The rattle was a mucous plug in his right bronchial airway, which eventually came loose on its own. They kept Jacob overnight and ran several antibiotics and IV bags through them!
Moving forward, we need a better plan for hydration at home.
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