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tested positive for RSV and Dr said to just watch her

does this sound strange to anyone else?

DD has horrible congestion and a nasty cough and a low grade fever of 100.3 since Friday. Her lungs sound clear but she has been exposed to RSV so they tested her and just called to tell me it was positive. So I expected breathing treatments or something and when they just said they want to see her back on Wednesday afternoon. I asked if she needed meds of any kind and they said no, just keep a close eye on her and take her to the ER if she gets worse or stops breathing. Well NO SH!T.

I miss our old pedi already!!!

Re: tested positive for RSV and Dr said to just watch her

  • 2nd opinion never hurt anything
  • DD didn't get any treatments when she had RSV. Some Dr's don't feel it's necessary or that it helps enough to do it, at least thats what the hospital pedi told us.
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  • imageKim-&-Chris:
    2nd opinion never hurt anything

    I second this action -  sorry to hear she is sick :(

  • DD had RSV at 5 weeks and we didn't do any breathing treatments. If her lungs are clear I'm not sure what treatment would do since I think their point is to clear the lungs. It sucks, I know but eventually it will get better.
  • Same thing is happening with us right now. DD is 2 mos old and her lungs are clear, but has the cough and congestion.  ER dr and regular pedi both told us the same thing.  So far, she's ok.  DD1 has it too.  But I would like to slap DH's ex wife across the face...she sent SD over here knowing her DS (sd's little bro) had RSV and didn't tell us.  SD said "oh, little bro is taking breathing treatments" and I said "Does he have RSV?" Of course, yes he does.  OMG. BIITCH.  Then she (ex) says to DH, well who told you anyways?  OMG.  I hate her.  Thanks, I feel better for getting that out. Stick out tongue
  • That actually sounds about right to me.

    DS has RSV right now and was hospitalized from Sunday - Wednesday of last week. At that point, his O2 stats were in the  upper 70s and he was retracting like crazy when trying to breathe. He was admitted and after breathing treatments and deep suctioning many times a day he was released. Even though he still has RSV, we're just "watching" him at this point. There is nothing to do except treat the symptoms, so unless she is having trouble breathing, I doubt there is anything they could really do.

    I hope she feels better soon. RSV sucks!

  • well, medically speaking, it is a virus.  just like a cold, you cannot really give anything.  i am pretty sure there isn't even such a thing as antivirals for babies.  an antibiotic would do nothing but make her tummy hurt.  and honestly, if she only has a low grade fever, i wouldn't even treat that with tylenol or motrin, since it is probably helping to fight the virus.  just keep her well hydrated and keep listening for a change in congestion.  if her lungs are clear, there is no need for breathing treatments, but that can change quickly.  sorry you are having to deal with this!
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  • This is normal treatment if the child does not have respiratory distress or failure. Fluids, tylenol and patience is all you can do!
  • DS tested positive for RSV 2/13, when we took him in after a couple of days of runny nose and cough.  The doctor prescribed a raised mattress (blanket under one end of the mattress), a humidifier, and suctioning his nose a lot.  We were already doing all three things.  It's not much help, but it did seem to make DS more comfortable.  He also had a slight ear infection, so pedi prescribed antibiotics for that, but the RSV is a virus, and you just need to let it run its course.  If the symptoms worsen, call the doc.

     

    Obviously, if you're worried, get a second opinion, though.

  • We were also told to just watch him.... for retracting, signs of trouble breathing, fever, loss of appetite.  But we went to the pedi Tues am, urgent care Tues pm, pedi wanted to see him again Wed am, and ER on Wed night when he did end up admitted.  Like previous posts said, there isn't much they can do unless it gets to the point they need O2 to keep their saturations up, or fluids because they're not eating.  Good luck...hope dc feels better soon!
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