I’ve had bad experiences with E.R. visits, too. I think they’ve gotten too used to people using them as just a doctor’s office and have developed a ho-hum attitude toward all patients. I mean, I don’t go to the hospital unless it seems very serious, so I get ticked when they seem to just shrug it off.
We had very bad colds this holiday, to the point I had to take one of mine in to urgent care. I steer clear of Mucinex or any expectorant since I and 2 of my 5 kids have ashma. The drs have even tried to prescribe medicine that has expectorants in it because they don’t always realize what it does to an asthmatic. I will have to keep a close eye on my kids though since my oldest was born with pneumonia and is at such a higher risk since she has had it before. Be careful since I have been told once you have pneumonia you are at a higher risk of getting it again.
I am really taking your information to heart. I do not have children but am in fear that I will get it. Thank you for the information.
Yikes, what a journey. And It’s sad when medical industry makes it harder by not doing their jobs properly. The hospital tips are very helpful.
I’m terrified of this year’s flu strain. So far my family and work have been fine but we know a contractor that got hit very badly.
I’ve had bad experiences with E.R. visits, too. I think they’ve gotten too used to people using them as just a doctor’s office and have developed a ho-hum attitude toward all patients. I mean, I don’t go to the hospital unless it seems very serious, so I get ticked when they seem to just shrug it off.
We had very bad colds this holiday, to the point I had to take one of mine in to urgent care. I steer clear of Mucinex or any expectorant since I and 2 of my 5 kids have ashma. The drs have even tried to prescribe medicine that has expectorants in it because they don’t always realize what it does to an asthmatic. I will have to keep a close eye on my kids though since my oldest was born with pneumonia and is at such a higher risk since she has had it before. Be careful since I have been told once you have pneumonia you are at a higher risk of getting it again.
We have had colds but no flu thankfully. I have never had a good experience at the ER either. What a nightmare!
I haven’t had a cold.. very grateful. Important to do all ways possible to prevent any from happening. Seniors and children especially