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Old October 24th 2006, 09:42
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I second the second opinion.
Even if you trust your pedi doc, if it doesn't seem to be getting resolved, another set of eyes never hurts. Even the best docs don't know every angle or procedure. Be comfortable with your pedi doc and always have them explain anything that doesn't ring true.
I always go home after an office visit and get on the net, look up all the big words, medicines, proceedures, etc. It makes me tons more comfortable when I have to discuss it later.
My wife has lived with undiagnosed allergies for years. Takes suppressors, inhibitors, blockers, you name it. Impossible to find the trigger in her case, has had all the tests without luck. Some days are rough, some without symptoms. Nothing as severe as your son has.
Usually a reoccuring infection is a sign of a diminshed immune system, but he's so young, he may not have much of one to start with?
Sorry, I'm just an EMT with no kids, but still my sympathy goes out to you guys. Respiratory stuff is one of the toughest mysteries to crack.


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