Tag: respiratory synctial virus
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Summer Spike in RSV
RSV, short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a very frustrating illness, particularly in children younger than 2 years old. Because it is viral, there is no cure for RSV. Steroids and antibiotics do not help, and it has to be treated with methods such as nasal suctioning, increased fluids, and acetaminophen. According to the CDC almost everyone will have had RSV by... -
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Bronchiolitis and RSV Explained
Suction…Suction…Suction! At Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care, we care about your child with Bronchiolitis. That is why we want to share some information about the condition. Bronchiolitis is a respiratory infection caused by a viral infection that causes symptoms such as fever, runny nose cough, vomiting, and in more severe causes, wheezing and respiratory distress (use... -
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The Thing About RSV
RSV, short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a very frustrating illness, particularly in children younger than 2 years old. Because it is viral, there is no cure for RSV. Steroids and antibiotics do not help, and it has to be treated with methods such as nasal suctioning, increased fluids, and acetaminophen. According to the CDC almost...