DS has a bit of a snotty nose and has done for 3 or 4 days. Today, he struggled to breath in through nose because it was snotty and because of this, he has coughed.
We rang 111 as he is under 5 but they won't assess him because he is asleep: they cant formally assess his consciousness and responsiveness which I do see, but I know he was completely normal and has been from the beginning.
He has no temp and no other symptoms (even the obscure ones for children).
Common sense prevailing suggests this is a mild cold. No tests available in my area even to be on the safe side. Frustrated at potentially needing atleast a few days off work simply because of the poor, poor testing service - perhaps even more if no tests available for a day or two.
Any further insight or opinions from people? The whole system isn't prepared enough for school's and other businesses being open!
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Frustrated. Kid has a cold.
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Glera · 14/09/2020 21:38
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