respiratory syncytial virus
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R.s.v. ???
Read all 5 responses: "My nephew just got put in the hospital (ICU) with RSV. Does anyone know how babies get this? Everything I have looked up on line says ...
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- Hello L. Well I think you know this is a virus and is contagious so sometimes is not because we did nothing wrong well I look it that way for more sometimes we clean ...
- Hi L., My little boy just got over RSV. He had a runny nose that wouldn't quit, an ear infection, and a cough that made me cringe. I was told it's highly contagious...
- http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/respiratory/rsvfeat.htm I don't know if this will answer your questions or not, but, I found a website that was pretty informative...
Any Advice on RSV- My 1 Year Old Has It
Read all 5 responses: "Ok, so both my kids were sick last week, I took my daughter to the dr. (her normal dr. is on maternity leave) who said she had croup, ...
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- The doctor is correct. You will just need to let the RSV pass. Regular use of albuterol... and washing of hand for everyone in the house to prevent from spreading......
- My son had it about that age. Just keep up on the albuterol, it should be every 4 hours around the clock. My son has a nebulizer which is easier to give. You should be...
- I know this is scary for you- hang in there. My son had RSV when he was 1 year old and was hospitalized for 5 days. His treatment while in the hospital was oxygen, s...
Allergies and Asthma Following RSV
Read all 23 responses: "I have a 9 month old son who is starting a battle with Asthma. He caught RSV this past winter from another baby at daycare and has ...
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- I would get an opinion from the pediatrician, but also from an alternative practitioner. The number of people with asthma has increased in the past 2 decades, and the...
- WOW. I work for a wellness company that sells things that have been proven to reduce or eliminate asthma symptoms. The products are awesome. If you are interested.....
- Our son was hospitalized with RSV for 5 days when he was 4 months old. He suffered from croup cough and wheezing a lot after that as well as being sensitive to allerg...
Rsv
Read all 7 responses: "I need some opinions... My niece was diagnosed with RSV on Monday. The Dr told my sister in law that she should be okay to travel 7 ...
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- Maybe sister-in-law is upset that you asked your girlfriend and also that her dr said that it was ok to travel.I would try as best as you can to keep your kids away fr...
- You and your husband were absolutely right in what you did! Your SIL is being very selfish right now to even think abou coming and exposing your children to this. RSV...
- You are 100% in the right on this and it sounds like your hubby caved in to the pressure of family. He is supposed you be YOUR partner not theirs!! I think I would ...
Monthly RSV Shot ... ?
Read all 14 responses: "My pediatrician has told us that our premature (born 2 months early) twin boys will need to receive an RSV (Human respiratory ...
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- My middle boy was not premature but developed RSV when he was 9 months old and we battled lots of problems and hospitalizations for that winter. Fight for those s...
- Hi J., I have never heard of this before but you may want to do some research to make sure these shots are needed for the amount of money they are. And I'm not sayin...
- Both of mine were premature, one at 35 weeks and one at 37 weeks, one in December and one in February. They both got the shot in the hospital but our insurance wouldn...
Any One
Read all 19 responses: "Has any one had a child with RSV? ... hi new grandma - RSV is more common than you would think - its a virus, so like cold germs ...
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- Hi S.. My son was hospitalized with RSV when he was 22 months for 4 days. He also had the nebulizer, steroids, and an antibiotic for an ear infection at the same tim...
- Congratulations to you S. from one Grandma to another. What an awesome experience you are in for. Personally, I am not familar with RSV but I find a website you migh...
- Hi, S.. I have two nephews (both premies) who had RSV. They were both on the nebulizers, etc. The first had to be in the hospital quite a few times. Both have outg...
My 8 Month Old Has Rsv
Read all 27 responses: "so.....i had to take my son to er twice this week and he was diagnosed with rsv, hes recovering well from it but now ive caught all ...
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- so, i'm not sure you can vaccinate him once he's already had it, but there is a shot that we gave to our preemie all winter, once a month, to prevent him from getting ...
- My son was born with heart problems and since he was at risk with future heart surgeries he was automatically given shots during the RSV season by Childrens Home Care....
- Hi T.- My daughter was only 1 week old when she first got RSV. We had to stay in the hosptial for a week. She is now 10 years old, but it has not been a easy journey. ...
Teething problems....I Think??????
He was diagnosed with RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and was prescribed Albuterol. ... If I was you I would get another opinion, RSV is a very bad, ...
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- If things aren't seeming right to you, it is always wise to get a second opinion. At least call the nurse on duty and ask for some advice.
- Been part of the here with you. I didnt have the early teething issue you had/have. But my now 4yr old daughter was about 6 months old when I thought she was just figh...
- I am a new mom so I dont know much but I believe that if u have doubts about the first opinion then u definately should get another. As moms we kind of have a sixth s...
My Baby Wont Eat
It could be RSV which can be very dangerous for little children and a simple swab up her nose will test for it in less than 15 mins. ...
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- That was about the same age my son was when he started being really picky and hardly wanted to eat. I think it had something to do with his teeth because it didnt sta...
- I agree, it could be teething or maybe you need to nurse less and let her gain a really big appetite and then offer a solid
- If your daughter's eating habits have changed, she may not be feeling well. Just keep offering, and she should go back to eating what she has been used to shortly. If ...
Immunity Booster for 14 Month Old
He had RSV as an infant, and so every cold turns into weezy, ... RSV will make his lungs more susceptible to future respiratory ailments, so do your best to ...
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- You are taking him to see the pediatrician when he gets like this, right? Ear infections, repeat, ones need the attention of your dr. Are you finishing all the antib...
- I'd take him to the chiropractor. I've worked in chiropractic for years and have taken my kids in since they were born! They are sick much less often than other kids I...
- Keni is dead on...so I won't repeat. Here's my short list of immune boosters (although some may repeat), foodwise it's actually a good regimen to be on all the time...
