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Rapid RSV Testing and Treatment In Calabasas

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Rapid RSV Testing and Treatment In Calabasas

RSV is the most common viral cause of respiratory infections in young children Get its treatment RSV Testing in Calabasas with Malibu Canyon Health anytime.


RSV symptoms are very similar to other common childhood illnesses (such as common cold). Some of the symptoms are:


Fevers

Cough

Wheezing

Runny nose

Decreased appetite

Low energy/fussiness

These symptoms are similar to most other common colds. As such, in most cases the infection is mild and will resolve in 1-2 weeks. However, in some cases, RSV can lead to more serious illness such pneumonia or bronchiolitis. Bronchiolitis is from inflammation of the smaller airways in the lungs leading to severe coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. These illnesses can be especially dangerous in premature babies or young children with heart or lung disease or in people with weakened immune systems.


For more severe cases, your Pediatrician or healthcare provider will check for secondary bacterial infectious causes such as an ear infection or pneumonia that may need antibiotic treatment. A small percentage of children, about 0.5 - 2%, will need to be hospitalized to receive treatment. Most of the hospitalized children are under the age of 6 months. Hospital treatment may include use of an oxygen mask, ventilator or IV fluids (intravenous) if your child is having difficulty with eating and drinking. For high risk young children, such as ones who have heart or lung disease, there is medication that is a monthly injection that helps prevent more serious illness from RSV. If you think your child may benefit from this, talk to your child’s pediatrician.


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