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The 37-year-old artist recalled the “terrifying nightmare” of rushing Jago to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Room after he inhaled some pool water.
The performer wrote a lengthy Instagram message outlining what happened and alerting his followers to the terrifying situation:
Jago was swimming underwater when he surfaced sputtering and choking. He is a good swimmer for his age. Never was he left unattended. It was only for a brief period of time and was nothing unusual for kids.
Jago had to be sent to the hospital after supper because he later became “lethargic” and started projectile vomiting. According to Banner Health, those who drown or inhale water while swimming may show signs of “dry drowning” or secondary drowning after exiting the water.
When water is inhaled and results in pulmonary edema, or an accumulation of fluid in the lungs, secondary drowning happens. If this condition is not treated right away, it could be fatal.
How was the secondary drowning of Jago identified?
When Simpson told the doctor that his child was coughing in the pool that morning, the doctor advised the parents to take him to the hospital even though the initial diagnosis was food poisoning. Simpson was aware of:
During the hour-long trip to the hospital, Jago’s condition deteriorated, and he appeared to be going in and out of consciousness. He was rushed through for X-rays and CT scans, and we were horrified to learn that he had water in his lungs and was in danger of developing pneumonia.
At the time, Jago was given the diagnosis of secondary drowning and stayed in the hospital for three days. Simpson added that if they hadn’t rushed him to the hospital right away, “the outcome may have been drastically different.”
Charlie Simpson added in his Instagram post that secondary drowning is rare but rarely acknowledged, making it even more challenging to recognize at first. In addition, he asserted that “less than half a glass of water” is needed to drown, and that symptoms can appear up to 72 hours after the incident.
At first, the symptoms are not very worrying, but if they are not treated right away, they could get worse. According to Web MD, the symptoms include exhaustion, breathing problems, chest discomfort, and coughing. There can also be signs of irritability or a marked drop in energy.
If a person experiences any of the following symptoms after leaving the water, they should be examined, advises Web MD. For the next 24 hours, worried family members must keep an eye on the patient and document their symptoms.
A chest X-ray and an IV placement should be performed on the patient if the symptoms worsen. If they have severe respiratory issues, which are common in secondary drowning, they might need to use a breathing tube.
Additional information
The symptoms Charlie Simson described for his son included “vomiting, fever, hard breathing, and lethargy.” But in addition to the message, he posted a picture of Jago and assured followers that the doctor’s office was taking “excellent care” of him. Through his statement, the artist aimed to increase public awareness of the problem.
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