Know anything about RSV? - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

Justmarried0620 · 02-02-2007, 08:52 PM

Hi Ladies,

My four month old has had a cold for the past week or so. He seems his normal chipper self, except he still has this nasty cough (mucousy sounding). I took him to the doctor today, just to make sure he was okay and was surprised to find out he has RSV. They had me purchase a air pump like thing that gives him breathing treatments when needed. Of course he absolutely hates them, but I realize that it's beneficial, so I will continue to give them to him.

I am just so worried. I have seen that RSV commercial on t.v. like a million times. The doctor told me it could be a couple weeks before he's back to normal. I just wonder if I'm going to be anxiety ridden until then.

Has anyone had an infant that got RSV? Just wondering what to expect. I'm hoping this will be as bad as it gets.

sobannon · 02-02-2007, 10:15 PM

RSV is a mess, especially for preemies. All kids get RSV at some point, some more severe than others. I would use the medication given and get a cool mist humidifier.

Amy

LisaFaith · 02-03-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sobannon

RSV is a mess, especially for preemies.

My DS#3 was a preemie. You can get A LOT of RSV info on preenie websites. Good luck, and I hope your little one feels better soon.

paisleypoet · 02-03-2007, 12:15 PM

My son had RSV at 4 weeks which gave him pneumonia, and he was in the hospital for a couple of days. They said that everyone gets it, it's just very dangerous for preemies (my son was not a preemie). He got better on his own without medication, but it took a couple of weeks. It was kind of scary because he had trouble breathing due to the congestion, and he was so young. The commercial does scare you, but don't worry, they are taking care of it. Hope he is feeling better soon!

weepyone · 02-03-2007, 02:23 PM

sam just had it twice in january and ende dup in hospital overnight on both occassions he had nebukisers inhailers and a course of steroid. he is almost 11 months he wa sprem by 4 weeks but that has nothing to do with it as he had no breathing difficulties at birth. i guess it is the time of year to catch it. hopefully he won't get it again that fast breathnig is scary