How to spot the signs of RSV

It's RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season, and many parents may need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of this common virus. In an article from Dr. Kimberly Allen, a pediatrician with Columbus Children’s Healthcare and a pediatric hospitalist with Columbus Community Hospital, she outlines that while RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms in children, it can lead to more severe illness in some infants, necessitating hospitalization for breathing support and hydration. Dr. Allen advises that, although there is no cure for RSV, parents can manage symptoms at home with methods like nasal suctioning, cool mist vaporizers and ensuring proper hydration, and should seek medical attention if the child exhibits difficulty breathing, signs of dehydration, or prolonged fever.

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