Emergency.
By rakski
@rakski (156388)
Philippines
August 14, 2025 12:38am CST
Yesterday, the wife of hubby's nephew messaged me asking for help in bringing their son to the emergency room. According to her, after the afternoon nap of the toddler, he started vomiting, then the mother noticed the shortness of breath and a high pitch sound when her son breathed. He had no cold, cough or fever, just the shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing. So I brought them to the ER and stayed with them until they were admitted. It seems like an allergic reaction or probably asthma. The ER doctor said his trachea was swollen. After emergency treatment, he is now admitted for observation and to continue his treatment.
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@Shivram59 (50195)
• India
15 Aug
Oh my God!! Didn't the doctor tell what it might be?? How is the child now??
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@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
14 Aug
Get well soon to their son. I think it came from extreme heat every afternoon.
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@rakski (156388)
• Philippines
19 Aug
@cabuyogty they have those but they also have family history of asthma
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@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
18 Aug
@rakski I think their place is cold and has air conditioner? 
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@rsa101 (40976)
• Philippines
14 Aug
That must have been such a tense and worrying moment for everyone, and it’s a good thing you acted quickly. Shortness of breath and a high-pitched sound when breathing—especially without cough or fever—can be a sign of airway obstruction or swelling, which can become serious fast. Your decision to get him to the ER right away likely spared him from more severe complications.
It’s reassuring to hear that he responded to the emergency treatment and is now under observation. Swelling of the trachea can indeed be caused by allergic reactions, asthma flare-ups, or even sudden inflammation from other triggers. While he’s in the hospital, the doctors will be able to monitor him closely, control the swelling, and hopefully identify the cause so it can be avoided in the future. You really stepped up for them in a critical moment, and that kind of calm, practical help can make all the difference in an emergency.
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@DaddyEvil (174396)
• United States
14 Aug
I hope he is fine after the treatment in the ER!
It's always scarier when a toddler or baby get sick than when an adult gets sick. At least the adult can tell what they ate or drank and possibly help doctors decide what to do to help them get well again.
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@DaddyEvil (174396)
• United States
18 Aug
@rakski I hope he's feeling much better now.
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@rakski (156388)
• Philippines
18 Aug
@DaddyEvil
yes, he is much better now. no trace of sickness except for the antibiotics 
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
14 Aug
That sounds scary, I am glad you were able to help out and provide support and encouragement.
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@snowy22315 (208869)
• United States
14 Aug
Oh wow, that is scary. I hope he recovers!
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@luisadannointed (11852)
• Philippines
24 Sep
I am glad he was taken to the hospital immediately that was so dangerous, a swollen trachea is not a good thing.
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@xstitcher (39022)
• Petaluma, California
17 Aug
I hope that he gets well, soon!
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@Traceyjayne (11321)
• United Kingdom
14 Aug
It was good that you were able to help them get to ER ….good to hear that he is going to be okay and that they are keeping a close eye on him. What a scary situation to be in with a small child.
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