Could you imagine breathing through one of those little red coffee straws?? That's how much air Jonah gets with each breath when his air way becomes constricted. He has been super wheezy and no amount of albuterol is taking it away. He has had so much today that I think he got buzzed a couple times as his heart was beating fast and he had many bursts of energy which landed him is a daze by the time his heart regulated. I am hoping that he is on the upswing, but I have been hoping this since the day we learned that he had RSV.
It's sad to watch him playing hard when I know that it is wearing him out, but I have read in many articles that it is important for those who have lung issues to be active as it moves secretions. Speaking of secretions, I am so proud of my boy as he is really starting to understand that he needs to cough then spit. (No I don't allow spitting in any other circumstances, but if you have a kiddo with lung disease you understand) He has been having a hard time sleeping so I did start him back up on his sleeping meds and even with that he is still waking in the night.
I hope Jonah will feel better soon. It is sad to have a sick baby, even though I adore all the cuddle time I can get!
