Re: Bronchitis

[Guest guest]

Patty,Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around, I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.Heidi, Bexon's

Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AMSubject: Re: 1st Cast postponed....

Heidi,I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2 of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a little!? Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Patty,Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house, including Bex now... Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To:

infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

,I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT)

com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March or April.

[Guest guest]

Patty,Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around, I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.Heidi, Bexon's

Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AMSubject: Re: 1st Cast postponed....

Heidi,I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2 of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a little!? Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Patty,Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house, including Bex now... Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To:

infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

,I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT)

com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March or April.

[Guest guest]

Patty,Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around, I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.Heidi, Bexon's

Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AMSubject: Re: 1st Cast postponed....

Heidi,I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2 of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a little!? Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Patty,Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house, including Bex now... Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To:

infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

,I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT)

com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March or April.

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

Hope you feel better soon. unfortunately the cough from bronchitis can hang around for a long time. Just keep a close eye on your temp and breathing. im always over vigilent when it comes to pneumonia since my mom died from it at age 39!! good girl for you for going to the doctor! keep us posted!

melissa

Subject: Re: BronchitisTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 5:34 PM

Patty,Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around, I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently

down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Heidi,

I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2 of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a little!? Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Patty,Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house, including Bex now...

Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

,

I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March or April.

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

Hope you feel better soon. unfortunately the cough from bronchitis can hang around for a long time. Just keep a close eye on your temp and breathing. im always over vigilent when it comes to pneumonia since my mom died from it at age 39!! good girl for you for going to the doctor! keep us posted!

melissa

Subject: Re: BronchitisTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 5:34 PM

Patty,Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around, I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently

down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Heidi,

I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2 of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a little!? Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Patty,Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house, including Bex now...

Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

,

I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March or April.

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

Hope you feel better soon. unfortunately the cough from bronchitis can hang around for a long time. Just keep a close eye on your temp and breathing. im always over vigilent when it comes to pneumonia since my mom died from it at age 39!! good girl for you for going to the doctor! keep us posted!

melissa

Subject: Re: BronchitisTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 5:34 PM

Patty,Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around, I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently

down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Heidi,

I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2 of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a little!? Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Patty,Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house, including Bex now...

Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

,

I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March or April.

[Guest guest]

Hang in there momma! Im glad you have a diagnosis and treatment plan. Is

Bex still coughing a lot? I hope your fever has subsided. Shoot, if I

even get a fever of 99.5 I am laid out. Liv gets a 103 fever and says, Im

alright mom....

They are so much more resilient than us.

Fun with age.

HRH

> Patty,

>

> Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled

> muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like

> I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my

> chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd

> get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our

> casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he

> diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup

> with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )

>

> I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around,

> I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one

> degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: infantile_scoliosis

> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AM

> Subject: Re: 1st Cast postponed....

>

>

> Heidi,

>

> I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you

> suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is

> usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2

> of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been

> for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the

> lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to

> the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a

> little!?

> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to

> & Evan

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Patty,

>

> Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and

> bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house,

> including Bex now...

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> ,

>

> I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you

> feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with

> PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but

> relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has

> recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon!

> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to

> & Evan

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PM

> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and

> I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like

> we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at

> ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of

> March or April.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hang in there momma! Im glad you have a diagnosis and treatment plan. Is

Bex still coughing a lot? I hope your fever has subsided. Shoot, if I

even get a fever of 99.5 I am laid out. Liv gets a 103 fever and says, Im

alright mom....

They are so much more resilient than us.

Fun with age.

HRH

> Patty,

>

> Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled

> muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like

> I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my

> chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd

> get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our

> casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he

> diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup

> with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )

>

> I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around,

> I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one

> degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: infantile_scoliosis

> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AM

> Subject: Re: 1st Cast postponed....

>

>

> Heidi,

>

> I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you

> suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is

> usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2

> of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been

> for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the

> lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to

> the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a

> little!?

> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to

> & Evan

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Patty,

>

> Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and

> bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house,

> including Bex now...

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> ,

>

> I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you

> feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with

> PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but

> relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has

> recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon!

> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to

> & Evan

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PM

> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and

> I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like

> we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at

> ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of

> March or April.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hang in there momma! Im glad you have a diagnosis and treatment plan. Is

Bex still coughing a lot? I hope your fever has subsided. Shoot, if I

even get a fever of 99.5 I am laid out. Liv gets a 103 fever and says, Im

alright mom....

They are so much more resilient than us.

Fun with age.

HRH

> Patty,

>

> Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled

> muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like

> I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my

> chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd

> get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our

> casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he

> diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup

> with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )

>

> I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around,

> I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one

> degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: infantile_scoliosis

> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AM

> Subject: Re: 1st Cast postponed....

>

>

> Heidi,

>

> I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you

> suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is

> usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2

> of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been

> for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the

> lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to

> the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a

> little!?

> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to

> & Evan

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Patty,

>

> Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and

> bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house,

> including Bex now...

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> ,

>

> I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you

> feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with

> PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but

> relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has

> recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon!

> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to

> & Evan

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PM

> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and

> I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like

> we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at

> ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of

> March or April.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Our Dr was considering cutting Hayden's cast off last week if he didn't improve, but those anitbiotic shots in his leg were heaven sent b/c he made a turn around in less than 12 hours after. I know it's scary. Hope you are feeling better and enjoying that CODEINE Joanmom to Hayden 343 degrees down from 62Cast number 3Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 5:34:24 PMSubject: Re: Bronchitis

Patty,Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around, I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently

down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Heidi,

I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2 of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a little!? Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Patty,Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house, including Bex now...

Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

,

I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March or April.

[Guest guest]

RSV is going around here in TX too Mel. They thought Hayden had it. That was nice of them to do an individual class for him. Joanmom to Hayden 343 degrees down from 62Cast number 3Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 6:54:16 PMSubject: Re: Bronchitis

thanks heather. RSV is going around here in Ks really bad right now. Isaiah was going to go to a motor sensory class last week but they cancelled it for him due to this. So they are scheduling a class for him only! isnt that great??

melissa>>> From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s]

Bronchitis> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 5:34 PM>>> Â >>>>> Patty,>> Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled> muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like> I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my> chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd> get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our> casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he> diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup> with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )>> I hope this

helps someone else, because this cough is really going around,> I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one> degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.>> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)>>>>>>> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpatty@ yahoo. com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AM> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>> Â >>>>> Heidi,>>> I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you> suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. Â In pneumonia, there is> usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade.

 With 2> of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been> for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER.  Pneumonia is in the> lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to> the lungs.  With bronchitis, the cough is really bad.  I hope I helped a> little!?>  Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to> & Evan>>>>>>> From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PM> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>>  >>> Patty,>> Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and> bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad

coughs in our house,> including Bex now...>> Â Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake> City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)>>>>>>> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpatty@ yahoo. com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PM> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>> Â >>>>> ,>>> I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! Â I know how you> feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with> PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. Â I was extremely frustrated> but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has> recently had pneumonia. Â I hope Emma is feeling better

soon!> Â Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to> & Evan>>>>>>> From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PM> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>> Â >> Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I> were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we> are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease> about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March> or April.>>

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

Seriously, Bex is really handling this virus better than me! I am so grateful for his strong immune system. He gets sick but bounces back quickly and just keeps going! We found jagged rocks down the back of his new cast. Never a dull moment! One came out of the bottom of the cast at the park yesterday! The other Dad there thought we were nuts.Dr. D asked us for some front photos of Bex's current cast to use at the American Association of Orthopedics and Orthotics meeting this week (Hope I got that name right). So Bex is a teaching tool! They have to legally put a black strip over his eyes in the pics shown- my sister joked it's like Glamour dos and don'ts- DON'T wear that pull up diaper with that black cast! : ) By the way, our 3 year of niece Isadora made it through her hip

dysplasia surgery and is in a pink spica cast from her chest to her feet for 6 weeks. She's doing really well. We are a true cast family. A great gift in the hospital room are mylar ballons with the child's fav characters- "walking" Elmo is a big hit for Izzie. No latex balloons allowed because of latex allergies in the hosp.- I didn't know your Mom passed away from pnuemonia. Wow, I'm so sorry. It is something to be taken very seriously.I'm coughing a lot less now, these darn pulled muscles hurt when I pick the kiddo up or cough, or turn in bed...ouch. I've taken my easy breathing for granted before, I won't anymore.Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 4:45:01 PMSubject: Re: Bronchitis

Hang in there momma! Im glad you have a diagnosis and treatment plan. Is

Bex still coughing a lot? I hope your fever has subsided. Shoot, if I

even get a fever of 99.5 I am laid out. Liv gets a 103 fever and says, Im

alright mom....

They are so much more resilient than us.

Fun with age.

HRH

> Patty,

>

> Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled

> muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like

> I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my

> chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd

> get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our

> casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he

> diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup

> with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )

>

> I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around,

> I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one

> degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Heidi,

>

> I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you

> suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is

> usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2

> of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been

> for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the

> lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to

> the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a

> little!?

> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to

> & Evan

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Patty,

>

> Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and

> bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house,

> including Bex now...

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpatty@ yahoo. com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> ,

>

> I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you

> feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with

> PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but

> relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has

> recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon!

> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to

> & Evan

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PM

> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and

> I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like

> we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at

> ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of

> March or April.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Seriously, Bex is really handling this virus better than me! I am so grateful for his strong immune system. He gets sick but bounces back quickly and just keeps going! We found jagged rocks down the back of his new cast. Never a dull moment! One came out of the bottom of the cast at the park yesterday! The other Dad there thought we were nuts.Dr. D asked us for some front photos of Bex's current cast to use at the American Association of Orthopedics and Orthotics meeting this week (Hope I got that name right). So Bex is a teaching tool! They have to legally put a black strip over his eyes in the pics shown- my sister joked it's like Glamour dos and don'ts- DON'T wear that pull up diaper with that black cast! : ) By the way, our 3 year of niece Isadora made it through her hip

dysplasia surgery and is in a pink spica cast from her chest to her feet for 6 weeks. She's doing really well. We are a true cast family. A great gift in the hospital room are mylar ballons with the child's fav characters- "walking" Elmo is a big hit for Izzie. No latex balloons allowed because of latex allergies in the hosp.- I didn't know your Mom passed away from pnuemonia. Wow, I'm so sorry. It is something to be taken very seriously.I'm coughing a lot less now, these darn pulled muscles hurt when I pick the kiddo up or cough, or turn in bed...ouch. I've taken my easy breathing for granted before, I won't anymore.Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 4:45:01 PMSubject: Re: Bronchitis

Hang in there momma! Im glad you have a diagnosis and treatment plan. Is

Bex still coughing a lot? I hope your fever has subsided. Shoot, if I

even get a fever of 99.5 I am laid out. Liv gets a 103 fever and says, Im

alright mom....

They are so much more resilient than us.

Fun with age.

HRH

> Patty,

>

> Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled

> muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like

> I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my

> chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd

> get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our

> casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he

> diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup

> with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )

>

> I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around,

> I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one

> degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Heidi,

>

> I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you

> suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is

> usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2

> of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been

> for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the

> lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to

> the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a

> little!?

> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to

> & Evan

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Patty,

>

> Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and

> bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house,

> including Bex now...

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpatty@ yahoo. com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PM

> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> ,

>

> I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you

> feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with

> PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but

> relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has

> recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon!

> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to

> & Evan

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>

> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

> Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PM

> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

>

>

> Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and

> I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like

> we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at

> ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of

> March or April.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah, Patty, I don't think I've ever had this and I think I'll remember it, too, at night around 10pm I start "huffing", kind of dry heaving for breath. I go to bed right away on my left side with a humidifier on and it goes away as soon as I do. In the morning it's better. Weird! Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)From: Patty Bowen

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 10:00:08 PMSubject: Re: Bronchitis

Heidi,I am so glad that you were able to see the doc and get a diagnosis. I was pretty confident for you that it was bronchitis. Yea, now you can start the road to recovery!!! I had bronchitis about 15 years ago and I will never forget the way that I coughed... losing my breath b/c I couldn't stop! Hang in there and get better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT)

com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 6:34:24 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Bronchitis

Patty,Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around, I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.Heidi, Bexon's

Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Heidi,I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2 of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a little!? Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Patty,Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house, including Bex now... Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To:

infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

,I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT)

com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March or April.

[Guest guest]

Yeah, Patty, I don't think I've ever had this and I think I'll remember it, too, at night around 10pm I start "huffing", kind of dry heaving for breath. I go to bed right away on my left side with a humidifier on and it goes away as soon as I do. In the morning it's better. Weird! Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)From: Patty Bowen

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 10:00:08 PMSubject: Re: Bronchitis

Heidi,I am so glad that you were able to see the doc and get a diagnosis. I was pretty confident for you that it was bronchitis. Yea, now you can start the road to recovery!!! I had bronchitis about 15 years ago and I will never forget the way that I coughed... losing my breath b/c I couldn't stop! Hang in there and get better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT)

com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 6:34:24 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Bronchitis

Patty,Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around, I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.Heidi, Bexon's

Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Heidi,I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2 of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a little!? Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Patty,Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house, including Bex now... Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To:

infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

,I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT)

com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March or April.

[Guest guest]

That is so cool they are using Bex as an example. I am sure it's also b/c he is so darn cute.. Joanmom to Hayden 343 degrees down from 62Cast number 3Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 10:41:20 AMSubject: Re: Bronchitis

Seriously, Bex is really handling this virus better than me! I am so grateful for his strong immune system. He gets sick but bounces back quickly and just keeps going! We found jagged rocks down the back of his new cast. Never a dull moment! One came out of the bottom of the cast at the park yesterday! The other Dad there thought we were nuts.Dr. D asked us for some front photos of Bex's current cast to use at the American Association of Orthopedics and Orthotics meeting this week (Hope I got that name right). So Bex is a teaching tool! They have to legally put a black strip over his eyes in the pics shown- my sister joked it's like Glamour dos and don'ts- DON'T wear that pull up diaper with that black cast! : ) By the way, our 3 year of niece Isadora made it through her hip dysplasia surgery and is in a pink spica cast from her chest to her feet for 6 weeks. She's doing really well. We are a true cast family. A great gift in the hospital

room are mylar ballons with the child's fav characters- "walking" Elmo is a big hit for Izzie. No latex balloons allowed because of latex allergies in the hosp.- I didn't know your Mom passed away from pnuemonia. Wow, I'm so sorry. It is something to be taken very seriously.I'm coughing a lot less now, these darn pulled muscles hurt when I pick the kiddo up or cough, or turn in bed...ouch. I've taken my easy breathing for granted before, I won't anymore.Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: "heather@infantiles coliosis. org" <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 4:45:01 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Bronchitis

Hang in there momma! Im glad you have a diagnosis and treatment plan. IsBex still coughing a lot? I hope your fever has subsided. Shoot, if Ieven get a fever of 99.5 I am laid out. Liv gets a 103 fever and says, Imalright mom....They are so much more resilient than us.Fun with age.HRH> Patty,>> Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled> muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like> I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my> chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd> get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our> casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he> diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup> with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! :

)>> I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around,> I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one> degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.>> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AM> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>>>

Heidi,>> I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you> suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is> usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2> of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been> for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the> lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to> the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a> little!?> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to> & Evan>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PM> Subject: Re:

[infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>>> Patty,>> Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and> bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house,> including Bex now...>> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpatty@ yahoo. com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PM> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>>> ,>> I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you> feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with> PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI.

I was extremely frustrated but> relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has> recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon!> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to> & Evan>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PM> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>>> Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and> I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like> we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at> ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of> March or April.>>

>>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

He is totally fine now and back at his one day a week preschool. I think if he would have taken the oral antibiotic he wouldn't have gotten so sick, but he spit it out for 3 days in a row.... STRONG WILLED CHILD Joanmom to Hayden 343 degrees down from 62Cast number 3Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 10:48:38 AMSubject: Re: Bronchitis

I'm sorry about Hayden being so sick in the cast! That is scary, I'm glad to hear he turned a corner! It must be even worse for littles because they can't understand what's going on.

Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Wed, February 24, 2010 5:48:16 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Bronchitis

Our Dr was considering cutting Hayden's cast off last week if he didn't improve, but those anitbiotic shots in his leg were heaven sent b/c he made a turn around in less than 12 hours after. I know it's scary. Hope you are feeling better and enjoying that CODEINE Joanmom to Hayden 343 degrees down from 62Cast number 3Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 5:34:24 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Bronchitis

Patty,Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! : )I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around, I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently

down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Heidi,

I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2 of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a little!? Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Patty,Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house, including Bex now...

Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

,

I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being diagnosed with PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .

Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment for the end of March or April.

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

thats awesome about bex! he will be a star in his new black tux cast! I hope your feeling better soon!

melissa

Subject: Re: BronchitisTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 10:41 AM

Seriously, Bex is really handling this virus better than me! I am so grateful for his strong immune system. He gets sick but bounces back quickly and just keeps going! We found jagged rocks down the back of his new cast. Never a dull moment! One came out of the bottom of the cast at the park yesterday! The other Dad there thought we were nuts.Dr. D asked us for some front photos of Bex's current cast to use at the American Association of Orthopedics and Orthotics meeting this week (Hope I got that name right). So Bex is a teaching tool! They have to legally put a black strip over his eyes in the pics shown- my sister joked it's like Glamour dos and don'ts- DON'T wear that pull up diaper with that black cast! : ) By the way, our 3 year of niece Isadora made it through her hip dysplasia surgery and is in a pink spica cast from her chest to her feet for 6 weeks. She's doing really well. We are a true cast family. A great gift in the hospital

room are mylar ballons with the child's fav characters- "walking" Elmo is a big hit for Izzie. No latex balloons allowed because of latex allergies in the hosp.- I didn't know your Mom passed away from pnuemonia. Wow, I'm so sorry. It is something to be taken very seriously.I'm coughing a lot less now, these darn pulled muscles hurt when I pick the kiddo up or cough, or turn in bed...ouch. I've taken my easy breathing for granted before, I won't anymore.Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: "heather@infantiles coliosis. org" <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, February 23, 2010 4:45:01 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Bronchitis

Hang in there momma! Im glad you have a diagnosis and treatment plan. IsBex still coughing a lot? I hope your fever has subsided. Shoot, if Ieven get a fever of 99.5 I am laid out. Liv gets a 103 fever and says, Imalright mom....They are so much more resilient than us.Fun with age.HRH> Patty,>> Thank you!! I got a bit scared yesterday, because the coughing/pulled> muscles from it made me feel hunched over and I was short of breath, like> I couldn't get enough air in, I had a slight wheeze/low rattle in my> chest. With Bex coughing, but not nearly as much as me, I was worried he'd> get really sick in the new cast- he can't get a chest X-ray because our> casts have metal staples. Luckily I went to the grown up doc today and he> diagnosed bronchitis, not pneumonia. I have an inhaler and cough syrup> with codeine, which I know Bex cannot have! :

)>> I hope this helps someone else, because this cough is really going around,> I heard it in SLC last week, as well as here in L.A. I had only a one> degree fever, so very low grade, but the cough can be deceiving.>> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 9:28:47 AM> Subject:

Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>>> Heidi,>> I don't know a whole lot but pneumonia can be much more serious and if you> suspect it, I'd suggest a trip to the doctor. In pneumonia, there is> usually a high fever and with bronchitis it is usually low grade. With 2> of my kids, I would've never realized they had pneumonia if it hadn't been> for the 105 fever they got which put them in the ER. Pneumonia is in the> lungs while bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes carrying the air to> the lungs. With bronchitis, the cough is really bad. I hope I helped a> little!?> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to> & Evan>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com>

Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:35:46 PM> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>>> Patty,>> Do you know what is the difference between the diagnosis of pneumonia and> bronchitis? Just curious because we all have bad coughs in our house,> including Bex now...>> Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years 7 mos. old, in 6th cast from Salt Lake City> Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> From: Patty Bowen <bowenpatty@ yahoo. com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:41:06 PM> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>>> ,>> I'm so sorry that your casting had to be postponed! I know how you> feel... Isabella got pneumonia last year right after being

diagnosed with> PIS and we had to wait 6 weeks for an MRI. I was extremely frustrated but> relaxed after they said how dangerous it is to sedate someone that has> recently had pneumonia. I hope Emma is feeling better soon!> Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 4th cast (Rochester) & mom to> & Evan>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> From: bluescrap74 <jennyhayymail (DOT) com>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 9:39:17 PM> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] 1st Cast postponed... .>>> Emma has pneumonia so her first cast had to be cancelled. My husband and> I were really disappointed as we were so mentally prepared and feel like> we are racing against a clock as Emma is 2. Her surgeon put our mind at> ease about her age and we will be booking an appointment

for the end of> March or April.>> >>>>>>>>>