“My child’s cause of death was PARDS

Mas lalo naten ingatan ang mga anak naten ngayon. Sa sama ng panahon ngayon, need naten mas maging sensitive at maingat when it comes to our children. Sabihan na tayong maarte o kung anuman basta tyo iniisip lang naten mga anak naten.

“My child’s cause of death was PARDS (pneumonia acute respiratory distress syndrome). At first, it was just pneumonia, but it was different from other children who recover from antibiotics after a day. My child’s cough was persistent and wouldn’t stop. It would subside for a few hours, but then come back.

I didn’t think it was serious, and I didn’t blame it on secondhand smoke from neighbors or others. But I knew my child had weak lungs and allergies. At first, the doctor gave antibiotics and a nebulizer, and my child seemed to recover after 10 days.

However, after three days, the fever returned, and my child’s condition worsened. We rushed to the hospital, and they were admitted. But the cough got worse, and we were referred to a bigger hospital.

I was devastated, but I didn’t hesitate to sign the consent form for my child’s treatment, including intubation. It was a difficult time, and I was emotional, but I knew it was necessary.

My child was a fighter and underwent intubation eight times. We spent one month and 10 days in the hospital, and it was a tough journey. But in the end, my child’s heart gave up.

I’m sharing this story as a lesson to all parents. If your child has pneumonia, don’t hesitate to seek medical attention and request a chest X-ray to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.

I regret not being more proactive in seeking medical attention earlier. I hope my story can help others avoid the same mistake.”

– Neven Bartolaba ‎ ‎