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How can I protect my son from RSV?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 2-year-old son, and recently, I heard of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness. Can you tell me about RSV, how it affects children, and what are the usual symptoms and treatment options available? Are there any preventative measures and immunizations available to protect y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes respiratory illnesses, particularly in youngsters. It usually begins with symptoms comparable to a cold, such as a cough, runny nose, and fever. RSV can c... Read Full »
My 2.5-year-old son catches cold often. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 2.5-year-old son is a preterm baby. He has gone to playschool recently and catches cold often. Is it advisable to take vaccines for RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) as I heard this is the season for such infections? Is it advisable to be taken by all children or only those advised... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Attention to handwashing and cleaning of environmental surfaces are important to prevent RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) transmission. Nirsevimab is used for the prevention of RSV lower respiratory tract disease in newborns and infan... Read Full »
My daughter's culture reports are positive. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter is almost 11 weeks old and was admitted to the hospital before 17 days. Blood culture came back negative, but she tested positive for RSV and had bronchiolitis. She was discharged before 13 days and readmitted the next day. The primary physician did not like the way she was ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Culture positive for Staphylococcus Aureus infection needs treatment. A central line is advised and when it is difficult to get, a peripheral line or prolonged course of treatment is needed. Even if the baby is not having a fever (w... Read Full »
After recovery from RSV, I get shortness of breath while climbing stairs. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Eight months ago, I had severe RSV lasting for 10 weeks. I am 66 years old, athletic, fit and in perfect health before respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). I took no prescriptions whatsoever. I got RSV from my friend's infant at church. My husband is a double-boarded physician and recogn... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Scarring is an irreversible process so it cannot be cured. Your breathlessness is due to less lung reserve because of scarring. Kindly share your x-ray chest image. Your lungs will not become normal but breathlessness problem will be corrected by medications and respira... Read Full »
How can I prevent my baby from contracting respiratory syncytial virus infection?
Query: Hi doctor, What causes the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to spread among infants? Please list the reasons because I want to be 100 % sure that I am aware of them to keep my baby safe. Last week, there was a child with RSV at the hospital where I went for my baby's regular checkup, and I am afra... Read Full »
Dr. Dcosta Antonio Mario Savio
Answer: Hi, I am here to help you with health queries. I read about your concern in detail. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection that affects the respiratory tract. It is a highly contagious virus that can easily spread from person to person, especially in crowded settings such a... Read Full »
My son tested positive for RSV but does not have any symptoms. Can I take him out for fresh air?
Query: Hello doctor, My son tested positive for RSV two days ago, and he only had a temperature of 101 degrees celsius and no other symptoms. Today no temperature and no symptoms. Is it harmful or possibly beneficial for him to get him out for fresh air? Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concerns. As your son is otherwise doing well, you can take him out for fresh air, no problem. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a viral condition that behaves like a common cold and only requires symptomatic treatment. ... Read Full »