On July 19, award-winning musician and Busted member Charlie Simpson took to social media to raise awareness of “secondary drowning,” a condition his youngest son Jago had just experienced. The 37-year-old musician described taking Jago to the Emergency Department (H&E) after inhaling some pool water as a “terrifying ordeal”.
The musician explained what happened in a lengthy statement on Instagram, warning his fans of the terrifying situation:
“Jago is a good swimmer for his age, and he was swimming underwater when he came out splashing and suffocating. They never left him alone. It was only for a short time, nothing unusual for children.”
However, later Iago became “lethargic” and began to vomit after dinner, for which he was taken to hospital. According to Banner Health, when people breathe in water while swimming or suffer a near drowning, they may show signs of “dry drowning” or secondary drowning after they get out of the water. Secondary drowning occurs when inhaled water causes fluid to build up in the lungs, known as pulmonary edema. This disorder can be fatal if not treated immediately.
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How was Jago’s secondary drowning diagnosed?
Although the doctor’s initial diagnosis was food poisoning, Simpson informed him that his child was coughing in the pool that morning, and encouraged the parents to take him to the hospital. Simpson recalled:
“Jago’s health deteriorated during the hour-long drive to the hospital and he appeared to be falling and losing consciousness. He was rushed for a CT scan and x-rays and we were informed, to our horror, that he had water in his lungs and was minutes away from pneumonia.”
Jago was then diagnosed with secondary drowning and spent three days in the hospital. Simpson also said “the outcome could have been vastly different” if he hadn’t been rushed to the hospital as soon as possible.
Symptoms and precautions for secondary drowning
Charlie Simpson also said in his Instagram post that while secondary drowning is uncommon, it is rarely acknowledged, making it even more difficult to identify immediately. He further claimed that drowning takes “less than half a glass of water” and symptoms develop up to 72 hours after the event. Although the symptoms are not very worrisome at first, they can become serious if not treated immediately. Coughing, chest discomfort, difficulty breathing and fatigue are among the symptoms, according to Web MD. There may also be indications of irritation or a significant decrease in energy levels.
According to Web MD, if a person exhibits any of the following symptoms after exiting the water, they should be evaluated. Concerned family members must also monitor the patient and record symptoms for the next 24 hours. If symptoms intensify, the patient should have a chest x-ray and an intravenous injection. They may need to use a breathing tube if they have significant breathing problems, which is typical of secondary drowning.
Additional updates
Charlie Simson also spoke about his son’s symptoms, which include “vomiting, fever, shortness of breath and lethargy.” However, along with the message, he shared a photo of Jago and assured supporters that he is under “great care” in the hospital. The artist tried to raise awareness of the problem with his message.
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