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Old 12-05-2004, 09:23 PM
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Travis is back in the hospital with his second bout of trachitis. Is there any way to avoid this? He got it in october and was in the hospital for 6 days and now again less then 2 months later!!!
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Old 12-05-2004, 11:09 PM
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Hey sorry to hear travis is sick again. My son skyler delt with trachitis once, he was just over 6 months old. he was only in for 5 days and able to steer clear of it since, he is 2now..I am not sure how we were able ot steer clear of it after that, but hang in there take care of your self, and your little guy
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Old 12-06-2004, 01:23 AM
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ugh. tracheitis. My only additional advice for prevention is to always wear gloves or wash hands before toughing the trach area.
I hope your little dude feels better and gets home soon.
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