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8-year-old Mohit needs help to get off ventilator support

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Mohit had always had a wheezing problem. Every time he faced difficulty in breathing, the family would have to rush him to a doctor. Due to financial constraints they could not take him to a good doctor, and were compelled to follow the medications given by the doctors they consulted.

"We would go to the doctor, who would give us medicines and send us back, and we had neither the knowledge nor the means to contest what they said, but the problem would always come back, getting worse each time."

It was around two weeks back that his condition worsened like never before. They did go to the doctors they usually consulted, but the medication did little to help little Mohit, who was having difficulty breathing. Desperate to save their son, his parents rushed him to Manipal hospital, as recommended by a friend.
"This was the first time there was a diagnosis. The doctors here are so nice, they actually sat and talked to us. They told us what the problem was and explained to us what it means."

It was here that they were told about Mohit's diagnosis for the first time. He was suffering from Pneumonia, with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Acute Kidney Injury. He needed immediate support and treatment, and was put on the ventilator.

He has been on Ventilator support since then, and is expected to need another week of intensive care in the ICU of the hospital besides other medication.

The estimated cost of the treatment is around 6 lakh in all.
Mohit's father Lokesh is an auto-driver who earns around 10-12000 a month. Due to Mohit's condition, he has been unable to go to work, and has therefore not been able to earn much off late.

"That is the part that hurts me most. As his parents, we have never even heard him speak loudly to someone. To see a little child who has always been so quiet, so caring, so understanding write in pain this way is heart-breaking."

Mohit's little sister misses him. She keeps asking when her brother will come back.

"What can I tell her? It is the same question that bothers me, and I tell her the same thing I tell myself-- He will be back soon."

Your support can help Mohit make it back home to his family.

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10th March 2017

Dear All,

Thank you so much for supporting young Mohit's campaign. Here is a picture of Mohit, ready to head home.

He was discharged yesterday and is now doing well. His parents are thankful to everyone of you, for all the support and prayers.

Best,
Dr.Shivakumar Shamarao
Consultant Pediatric Intensivist
Manipal Hospitals-Bangalore

28th February 2017

Dear All,

Here is some good news. Mohit is doing well. He has come off ventilator support and is breathing by himself. He needs some oxygen for support.

He has started taking sips of water and is eager to feed. He is currently being fed through a tube. He is now able to talk to his parents. He however is still very weak.

He will need to be in the hospital for another week at least to optimize his recovery. There are some issues with his liver functions and muscle weakness, which we think will recover in this interim time.

Here are some current pictures of Mohit. He is a different child now.

Thank you so much for your contributions and please continue to support him so that he can get back his life.

Best,
Dr.ShivaKumar