Everything you need to know about RSV in babies and toddlers
Runny nose, fever and coughing: In many ways, the symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) sound like your typical cold. But, because the virus affects kids? breathing, it can be quite serious. Kate from Connecticut knows this all too well. Her daughter, Emily*, contracted RSV when she was two years old. She knew it was more than a common cold when her daughter starting having trouble breathing. When she took Emily to the doctor, her oxygen levels weren?t where they should be if she were healthy. When Emily?s condition worsened, she was taken to the hospital. ?It?s a scary thing, especially because it affects kids when they?re so little,? says Kate. During Emily?s hospital stay, she was given medicine to help relax her bronchial tubes and help her breathe better. After a day of fluids and rest, Emily was discharged and able to recover at home. So what is RSV, and how can you protect your child" Here?s everything a parent needs to know.
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Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses What is RSV"
RSV is an infection of the lungs and respiratory tract. There are two different strains of the virus, and they can lead to different levels of severity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost all chi...
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