Secondary drowning

His son Jago, four, had been swimming underwater in a swimming pool when he emerged “spluttering and coughing.” While he initially seemed to recover, Simpson ...

“He seemed to be drifting in and out of consciousness,” Simpson explained. It was the worst thing we have ever experienced.” The condition can cause pneumonia.

Jago is a strong swimmer for his age and he was swimming under water but suddenly came up spluttering and coughing. At no point was he left unattended, It was ...

Charlie, 37, continued: ‘During the hour long journey to hospital, Jago’s condition deteriorated and he seemed to be drifting in and out of consciousness. The scariest thing of all, is that had we not taken him to hospital when we did, the outcome could have been very different. It takes less than half a glass of inhaled water to drown. After hearing this, his demeanour changed and he told us to go to A&E straight away.’ At no point was he left unattended, It was momentary, nothing seemingly unusual for kids to experience. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing or speaking, coughing, chest pain, and low energy or sleepiness after an incident in the water.

Busted star Charlie Simpson's son was taken to hospital after suffering from "secondary drowning" on a family holiday. Jago, four, had been swimming underwater ...

It was the worst thing we have ever experienced. He added: "He seemed fine and happy and was completely normal for the rest of the day." "He seemed to be drifting in and out of consciousness," Simpson said.

Secondary drowning happens when an individual inhales water due to a near drowning or struggle in the water.

Symptoms can start as long as 72 hours after the event which can make them hard to diagnose. “It takes less than half a glass of inhaled water to drown. “At no point was he left unattended, It was momentary, nothing seemingly unusual for kids to experience. “We were on holiday enjoying a morning in the pool. He spent the next three days in hospital and I’m so thankful for the amazing care he received. “Jago was diagnosed with secondary drowning.

Busted singer Charlie Simpson has issued a warning to parents after his son needed to be rushed to hospital after suffering from secondary drowning.

The scariest thing of all, is that had we not taken him to hospital when we did, the outcome could have been very different." Simpson added: "It was the worst thing we have ever experienced. It can occur if water gets into the lungs.

Four-year-old Jago was swimming underwater in a hotel pool when he resurfaced 'coughing and spluttering'. After becoming lethargic and vomiting, doctors later ...

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Charlie Simpson's son, Jago, was rushed to hospital during a family holiday where he stayed for three days after being diagnosed with secondary drowning.

TV & Movies TV & Movies Symptoms can start as long as 72 hours after the event which can make them hard to diagnose.

Busted star Charlie Simpson has warned parents over secondary drowning after his son was rushed to hospital with the condition.

"During the hour long journey to hospital, Jago’s condition deteriorated and he seemed to be drifting in and out of consciousness. After hearing this, his demeanour changed and he told us to go to A&E straight away. "At no point was he left unattended, It was momentary, nothing seemingly unusual for kids to experience. After dinner he suddenly woke up and started projectile vomiting. Mr Simpson wrote: "We were on holiday enjoying a morning in the pool. Mr Simpson said: "It was the worst thing we have ever experienced.

Following Busted singer Charlie Simpson's terrifying encounter with the condition, here are the symptoms of secondary drowning parents should watch out for.

It is a thankfully rare condition, but secondary drowning can be fatal if warning symptoms are ignored, so Charlie and his family did the right thing in seeking medical attention as soon as possible. If caught early, they should be able to treat it with oxygen and remove any fluids through diuretics - sometimes called water pills, which help rid your body of salt and water. While his son is recovering in hospital, Charlie's warning has highlighted the health risks of secondary drowning, but what exactly is it?