5 days after our ENT told me to expose Birdie to more germs, she came down with her first cold in several months. 2 days laster, we were at the allergist/immunologist for a check up. Dr. T reviewed Birdie's history, we filled her in on Birdie's fluid in the lungs during December and she examined her. Let's just say that Dr. T was not at all happy with how Birdie presented at the appointment. Her nose, chest and sinus cavities were congested. There was even green mucus coming out of her eyes. So sad.
Dr. T put Laurie on a 14 day course of antibiotics rather than waiting to see if Laurie could fight the cold on her own. She explained that with a low IGa, her body needed the extra help faster than a normal child. We couldn't wait because the odds are she would get worse without the help.
Thankfully, Birdie is a trooper with meds. That appointment was a Friday and by Tuesday Laurie spiked a fever with her cold. I kept her home for 2 days with me to rest.
One good thing that came out of this cold - we introduced Birdie to the sinus wash. It had been recommended to us for a while, but I'd been hesitant because of my own experience. But, she and I bit the bullet and did it (on both of us) while she was home with the fever. She did great. But when the green yuck finally poured out of her nose, it freaked her out a little.
After we got it all out, she was congestion free for days after. And it seemed to really be a turning point for her cold. By the end of the week, she was her normal old self. No trace of fever or cold. I'm hopeful that our continued usage will make a huge difference for her health.
After we got it all out, she was congestion free for days after. And it seemed to really be a turning point for her cold. By the end of the week, she was her normal old self. No trace of fever or cold. I'm hopeful that our continued usage will make a huge difference for her health.
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