TheRealSpez t1_itdmcp8 wrote on October 22, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Reply to comment by KrootLoops in A common respiratory virus is spreading at unusually high levels, overwhelming children's hospitals. Here's what parents need to know | CNN by SovietSunrise

It could be, but it might not be.

I was tested for COVID, flu, RSV, and strep, and was negative for all of them. It was just some sort of viral laryngitis/bronchitis, and my doctor said that they’ve been seeing it a lot.

Regardless, it doesn’t really matter. We treat all viral respiratory the same— drink water, take meds, sleep. Not much you can do but wait and treat symptoms. I was only getting tested because it was going to affect my medical treatment (physical therapy) if it was COVID

melarusesays t1_itjs27v wrote on October 24, 2022 at 3:55 AM

My kids had same. Neither ever had an ear infection before, each 10+, yet lost hearing basically from inner ear swelling and had to go on antibiotics. All tests were negative.

NeverRolledA20IRL t1_itg7rm9 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 12:33 PM

My whole family is sick with the same thing. It is really nasty, the amount of tiredness you feel was similar to COVID for us.

egoissuffering t1_itga7b9 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 12:56 PM

My girlfriend had the same thing where she also tested negative for everything but was pretty sick. Doctor just diagnosed her with pharyngitis.