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Respiratory Syncytial Virus

What Other Parents Are ReadingAll About AllergiesFirst Aid: What to DoPregnant? What to ExpectSports: Keeping Kids SafeConcussions: What to KnowBacterial Viral What’s in this article?About RSVPreventing RSVTreating RSVWhen to Call the DoctorRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which causes infection of the lungs and breathing passages, is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children.How do you deal with your baby’s runny nose?In adults, it may only produce
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cheap Michael Kors if your child is considered high risk.Fortunately, most cases of RSV are mild and require no specific treatment from doctors. Antibiotics aren’t used because RSV is a virus and antibiotics are only effective against bacteria. Medication may sometimes be given to help open airways.In an infant, however, an RSV infection can be more serious and may require hospitalization so that the baby can be watched closely. He or she may require fluids and possibly treatment for breathing problems.At home, make a child with an RSV infection as comfortable as possible, allow time for recovery, and provide plenty of fluids. The last part can be tricky, however, because babies may not feel like drinking. In that case, offer fluids in small amounts at more frequent intervals than usual.To help your child breathe easier, use a cool mist vaporizer during the winter months to keep
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