Emmanuel G., 9

Emanuel is a nine-year-old boy living at a Children’s Home in Nairobi. He was among 11 children rescued from the streets through a city initiative. Having spent a long time on the streets, he could not explain how he got there or provide details about his family. He enjoys football and music and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. The home relies entirely on well-wishers for food and other basic needs. It learned about Helpster Charity during a visit by Rheemah Hospital’s medical team. Emanuel developed a cough, wheezing and difficulty breathing. The matron gave him painkillers, but his breathing worsened the following day, prompting a visit to Rheemah Hospital. He was diagnosed with bronchopneumonia and a severe asthma attack requiring admission for treatment and close monitoring.

Emmanuel was diagnosed with Bronchopneumonia, Asthmatic with Bronchopneumonia and Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus. Appropriate treatment and monitoring helps to control infection relieve airways obstruction and improve breathing. with a good response to treatment Emmanuel prognosis is favourable, supporting recovery better sleep and physical activity. if left untreated, this conditions may worsen leading to low oxygen levels, respiratory failure or even death.