RSV can be more than just a cold👇🏻🆘 Read and share!
🆘although most cases I monitor in the office and at home..some will need oxygen and oral or iv hydration. Call your pediatrician right away if your child has any:
Symptoms of bronchiolitis

Symptoms of dehydration (fewer than 1 wet diaper every 8 hours)

Pauses or difficulty breathing

Pale, gray or blue-colored skin, lips or nail beds, depending on skin tone

Significantly decreased activity and alertness

Some children with RSV may be at increased risk of developing a bacterial infection, such as an ear infection. ☎️Call your doctor if your child has:

Symptoms that worsen or do not start to improve after 7 days

A fever (with a rectal temperature of 100.4°F or higher) and they are younger than 3 months of age (12 weeks).

A fever that rises above 104°F repeatedly for a child of any age.

Poor sleep or fussiness, chest pain, ear tugging or ear drainage

Pediatricians diagnose children with a cold or bronchiolitis by asking about their symptoms and by doing a physical exam. Your pediatrician may do a nasal swab test to determine if your child has RSV or another virus.

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Videos are for. Educational purposes and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or treat any condition. Ask your doctor!

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