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Rakyat Post
26-05-2025
- Health
- Rakyat Post
Birthday Party Turns Critical: Deflated Balloon Nearly Claims Child's Life
Subscribe to our FREE It started like any other Malaysian birthday party. The house was filled with the familiar chaos of children's laughter, the smell of nasi kerabu wafting through the air, and proud parents watching their son celebrate with friends from his kindergarten and primary school days. The mother, Nurul Huda Zulkhairi, shared that the day was meant to be just another happy memory in their family album. Just moments before everything changed, the birthday boy was showing off his creative drink-mixing skills to his mother. 'Mama, want to taste? I mixed two flavours together,' he had said excitedly, before running off to play with his friends. Then came the moment that would freeze time. 'Uwais seems to be having trouble breathing,' his aunt noticed, alerting his father, who was reaching for the asthma pump they always kept handy. The Race Against Time But this wasn't an asthma attack. Within seconds, another relative was rushing toward them with the boy, who by now had turned blue. What followed was a desperate race against time. In the speeding car to Hospital Kulim, a father refused to give up, performing CPR on his lifeless child while his friend, Dr. Rafiq, drove frantically through traffic. The boy's skin had turned blue, his body stiff – every parent's worst nightmare unfolding in the backseat of a car. At the emergency department, doctors made a discovery that would haunt the parents: a single uninflated balloon, lodged deep in their son's airway. A Mother's Vigil of Hope The boy was later transferred to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) ward of Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah in Alor Setar. The mother shared that her young warrior continues his healing journey, peacefully resting while receiving ventilator support. The attending physician explained, 'His haemoglobin levels were at 7.9,' which led to the administration of two blood transfusions to strengthen his recovery. The medical team noted minor bleeding in his lungs, likely from the life-saving CPR performed during those critical moments. Yet, there's hope in the numbers – his blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen levels have all stabilised, showing promising signs of recovery. 'Right now, we're giving his brain time to rest and heal,' the doctor explained to the relieved mother, who hasn't left her son's side. Keep fighting, mama's beloved child. The journey ahead remains challenging, but each stable reading on the monitor tells a story of resilience—of a birthday boy fighting his way back to blow out another set of candles, surrounded by the love of those who refused to give up on him. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Mum recounts son's near-death after choking on balloon
A joyous birthday celebration turned into a terrifying ordeal when a young Malaysian boy, Uwais, nearly lost his life after choking on a balloon at his own party on May 20. The incident, recounted in a heartfelt Facebook post by the boy's mother, Nurul Huda Zulkhairi, took place during a party attended by close friends and teachers. 'To celebrate our son's birthday, we invited all his best friends and teachers from kindergarten to primary school. ALSO READ: Boy who choked on gummy candy dies 'While my husband and I were busy entertaining guests, our son was running around, playing with his best friend. Just before the incident, he sat with me at the table and proudly said, 'Mama, taste this — I mixed two drinks together'.' 'I took a sip and said, 'Wow, that's actually really good!' After he finished drinking with his friend, they ran off again to continue playing,' she wrote. 'I went back to chatting with my old colleagues and had just sat down to eat some nasi kerabu — my first bite of the day because we had been so busy. 'Before it all happened, my sister-in-law Zahidah mentioned to my husband that Uwais looked like he was wheezing. Since Uwais used to suffer from asthma attacks, my husband said he would go grab the inhaler we had always kept ready. 'Then things took a terrifying turn. My brother-in-law Nabil came running while carrying our son, who was already turning blue. His heart had stopped,' she recounted. 'My husband and his friend tried different emergency procedures. They thought he might have choked on food. They attempted CPR and another technique (I can't remember the name), but nothing worked. 'Without wasting time, my husband shouted, 'Let's go to the hospital now!' He told his friend it was a 50-50 chance — our son's heart had stopped. His face had turned completely blue. 'My husband's friend, Dr. Rafiq, drove at lightning speed while guiding my husband on what to do. 'My husband was in shock, not knowing what to do — our son was limp, turning blue in his lap. But he kept doing CPR, hoping blood would continue flowing to the brain. As a last resort, he gave mouth-to-mouth to help him breathe. 'When we arrived at the hospital, the doctors and nurses worked urgently to save our son. As they prepared to intubate him, they found a balloon stuck in his airway. The doctor immediately pulled it out and resumed CPR — and Alhamdulillah, Allah returned our son's life to us,' her post read. 'Thank you to the Emergency Department team at Kulim Hospital for responding so quickly. And heartfelt thanks to the PICU team at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for their meticulous care for Uwais. 'Everything happened so fast. Turns out, Uwais had been joking around with his friend, putting the balloon in his mouth while running around — and he must have accidentally inhaled it and choked,' she revealed. 'I'm sharing this story as a reminder to all parents: something as small and seemingly harmless as a balloon can turn into a life-threatening danger if we're not careful. Never take it lightly — I nearly lost my child because of it. 'Please pray that Uwais stays strong and recovers fully. And thank you to everyone who has continuously offered prayers and support. 'Because of a single balloon, I almost lost my son. But because of love, prayers, and hope — I believe he'll smile again like before. Mama's waiting for you, my love,' the mother wrote.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
'Almost lost him': Mum recounts son's near-death after choking on balloon at birthday party
A joyous birthday celebration turned into a terrifying ordeal when a young Malaysian boy, Uwais, nearly lost his life after choking on a balloon at his own party on May 20. The incident, recounted in a heartfelt Facebook post by the boy's mother, Nurul Huda Zulkhairi, took place during a party attended by close friends and teachers. 'To celebrate our son's birthday, we invited all his best friends and teachers from kindergarten to primary school. ALSO READ: Boy who choked on gummy candy dies 'While my husband and I were busy entertaining guests, our son was running around, playing with his best friend. Just before the incident, he sat with me at the table and proudly said, 'Mama, taste this — I mixed two drinks together'.' 'I took a sip and said, 'Wow, that's actually really good!' After he finished drinking with his friend, they ran off again to continue playing,' she wrote. 'I went back to chatting with my old colleagues and had just sat down to eat some nasi kerabu — my first bite of the day because we had been so busy. 'Before it all happened, my sister-in-law Zahidah mentioned to my husband that Uwais looked like he was wheezing. Since Uwais used to suffer from asthma attacks, my husband said he would go grab the inhaler we had always kept ready. 'Then things took a terrifying turn. My brother-in-law Nabil came running while carrying our son, who was already turning blue. His heart had stopped,' she recounted. 'My husband and his friend tried different emergency procedures. They thought he might have choked on food. They attempted CPR and another technique (I can't remember the name), but nothing worked. 'Without wasting time, my husband shouted, 'Let's go to the hospital now!' He told his friend it was a 50-50 chance — our son's heart had stopped. His face had turned completely blue. 'My husband's friend, Dr. Rafiq, drove at lightning speed while guiding my husband on what to do. 'My husband was in shock, not knowing what to do — our son was limp, turning blue in his lap. But he kept doing CPR, hoping blood would continue flowing to the brain. As a last resort, he gave mouth-to-mouth to help him breathe. 'When we arrived at the hospital, the doctors and nurses worked urgently to save our son. As they prepared to intubate him, they found a balloon stuck in his airway. The doctor immediately pulled it out and resumed CPR — and Alhamdulillah, Allah returned our son's life to us,' her post read. 'Thank you to the Emergency Department team at Kulim Hospital for responding so quickly. And heartfelt thanks to the PICU team at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for their meticulous care for Uwais. 'Everything happened so fast. Turns out, Uwais had been joking around with his friend, putting the balloon in his mouth while running around — and he must have accidentally inhaled it and choked,' she revealed. 'I'm sharing this story as a reminder to all parents: something as small and seemingly harmless as a balloon can turn into a life-threatening danger if we're not careful. Never take it lightly — I nearly lost my child because of it. 'Please pray that Uwais stays strong and recovers fully. And thank you to everyone who has continuously offered prayers and support. 'Because of a single balloon, I almost lost my son. But because of love, prayers, and hope — I believe he'll smile again like before. Mama's waiting for you, my love,' the mother wrote.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Boy nearly chokes to death on birthday balloon
KULIM: A joyful birthday celebration turned into a terrifying ordeal for a family when a seven-year-old boy nearly lost his life after an uninflated balloon became lodged in his airway, causing his heart to briefly stop. According to the boy's mother, Nurul Huda Zulkhairi, her son started experiencing breathing difficulties and lost consciousness. At the time, Nurul Huda and her husband were entertaining guests while their son was playing with a friend. "Shortly after, he came over to my table for a drink, then ran off to continue playing around the house," she said in a Facebook post. Nurul Huda said the situation became alarming when her sister-in-law noticed something was wrong with her son, as if he was having an asthma attack. "Since my son has a history of asthma, my husband quickly grabbed his inhaler. "But then, my brother-in-law, Nabil, came running with him in his arms. His body had already turned blue. By then, his heart had stopped," she said. Suspecting the boy had choked on food, her husband and a friend attempted to perform emergency first aid and CPR, but it proved futile. They immediately rushed him to Kulim Hospital. Nurul Huda said doctors estimated there was only a 50-50 chance of reviving her son, as there was no heartbeat during the journey to hospital. "Upon arrival, doctors found a balloon obstructing his airway when they were preparing for intubation. "They immediately removed the balloon and continued with CPR," she said, adding that doctors managed to revive her son. In her post, she thanked all the medical staff who helped save her son's life. "We are truly grateful for their swift actions," she added. She said she believed her son had been running around with a balloon in his mouth and had accidentally choked on it. In a later post, Nurul Huda said her son was in stable condition.
