Originally Published by ABC 7 WXYZ Detroit
As we send our kids back to school, many of us are focused on the usual checklist—school supplies, bus schedules, and after-school activities.
But as most parents know… where there are a lot of kids, there are a lot of germs.
So, I’m checking in with primary care providers to see what’s bugging Metro Detroit.
“Currently, we are seeing a little bit of increase in Covid over the last few weeks,” said Dr. Parag Patel.
Dr. Patel is a family physician at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy. He says while he is still seeing cases from the summer surge, most cases are mild.
“About a week of illness, sometimes 5 to 7 days, fever, body aches, sore throat, usually pretty self-limited,” Dr. Patel said.
He says as we transition into fall and with kids back in class, he expects to see an increase in strep throat. And in 2-4 year olds, a seasonal rise in Croup, which is caused by RSV.
“Usually we’ll start with typical cold symptoms, runny nose, maybe a low grade fever, but then can progress into more coughing and even some shortness of breath,” Dr. Patel said. “And that’s when we get more concerned.”
Croup often has a distinct barking cough that’s made worse by crying and coughing
Other symptoms can include:
- Fever
- Hoarse Voice
- Noisy or labored breathing
Symptoms of croup are often worse at night and usually last for 3 to 5 days. If your child has trouble breathing, get medical attention right away.
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