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My son is sick, what could it be?


barking cough, runny nose, sneezing, congested, raspy when he breathes.

We went to the doctor 2 days ago but he didn't seem worried. I'm concerned that this could be RSV or croup. Could it? What do ya'll think??

Only problem about a second opinion is that my son is on soonercare. he is assigned one doctor and he cna't go see anyone else unless I pay out of pocket... which I really can't do...

Sounds like croup. That can get dangerous. That is also the only thing that I know of for sure that has a barking cough. My son had it when he was an infant and I had to sleep for a week in the recliner holding him in an upright position for drainage. I'd go again and make him do x-rays also. But don't wait. You didn't mention the age, the younger he is, the quicker I'd get him back in again.

it might be pneumonia or bronchitis or maybe just a cold? take to the doctor now... or get a second opinon from a different doctor.

If you don't believe what that doctor is saying you can always get a second opinion.

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