My son has Respiratory syncytial virus and bacterial pneumonia?

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Has any one else had a kid with rsv or bacterial pneumonia? How did you cope with it and what happened?
I had a son with pneumonia, just treat is as directed. I would advise that until winter illness season ends, I would tell all sick people to stay home. Especially if the child was a preemie!  (+ info)

Bronchiolitis and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

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My daughter was diagnosed yesterday with Bronchiolitis. The doctor advised it was caused by the respiratory syncytial virus. I have a couple of concerns about this...

Info:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/bronchiolitis.html

First off, my daughter is doing ok. She HATES the breathing treatments, poor little girl, and she especially hates us suctioning her nose lol. She can't sleep laying down, we have to lay her down in her swing at night. Otherwise she has no fever, just the coughing and runny nose.

So, my husband complained yesterday of his throat feeling a little icky, and I feel similarly. I have drainage from my nose, my throat feels a tad swollen in the upper back area, and I'm sneezing occasionally (not very often). This stuff is supposedly contagious so I'm guessing we may have caught it. Argh!

And my husband and I both work Friday and Saturdays at the same time so those are the only days our daughter is with the in home day care provider. I'm not so sure she'll take her this week :( Her son just got over RSV a few weeks ago. I do plan to call the doctor tomorrow to check if she should not go to day care.

If you kiddo was diagnosed with bronchiolitis did the doctor advise no day care? And did you catch a cold from your baby? This situation is crappier than I thought it was lol.
In home as in the day care provider's home.

I have heard that bronchiolitis is not AS contagious, but geez, information is so spread out these days lol
She was diagnosed with JUST Bronchiolitis.. he just went on to describe it as derived from the RSV virus. He never gave a diagnosis of RSV even when i asked if that is was she had
Bronchiolitis is a virus where BRONCHITIS is an infection.. she has the virus.
RSV is very contagious. In adults, it usually shows as a mild cold but it can be dangerous in babies... it can kill preemies. My son had bronchiolitis (still has the cough!) and we were told it was caused by RSV... I had no cold, but my fiancé had a bit of a cold for a couple of days before Lukas got ill (assume that's where it came from as was over Christmas and didn't see anyone else the week he came down with it!)

I'd say this a time one of you will have to stay home with her. If she's ill she probably would prefer you with her, but more worryingly it does spread like mad!

Your other option might be finding an adult who does NOT have contact with other children... the worst they'll get is a mild cold if that and can't spread to little ones, which can be dangerous. Hope it works out and she's better soon... bronchiolitis is awful :(  (+ info)

can a child imunized against respiratory syncytial virus still get it?

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my son has Respiratory syncytial virus?

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Has any one else had a kid with rsv? How did you cope with it and what happened?
Although not specific to RSV, the below information is very helpful with respiratory problems.


Long … but well worth the reading.

I am a nurse with over 25 years experience in this area and I have seen a lot of people with various illnesses caused from chemicals and fragranced products as well as VOC’s in their homes, schools and workplace. This problem is growing as more and more chemicals are being introduced into the market and used on a daily basis.

We are now seeing more and more children and adults with Sinusitis, Migraines, Chronic Coughing, Asthma, Allergies, Hives, Eczema, sinus / respiratory illnesses and Hormone related disorders. I can not emphasize how important it is to educate yourself about MCS (do a web search for MCS) and the harm you may be doing to your health by using chemicals and fragranced products.

If you or a loved one suffers from Asthma, Allergies, Autism, chronic headaches, reproductive problems, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus or Fibromyalgia, you need to read further and learn about the signs and symptoms of MCS - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

Most doctors will not inform you about this because patients as a whole like to walk out of a doctors office with a prescription for some magical medicine and they do not want to be told that their expensive new perfume or newly installed carpet may be the culprit. So, the doctor will give you medications and many of these meds either do not work or cause other health problems.

Chemicals and fragranced products are often the root of all evil when it comes to your health. Many of the below mentioned items are common triggers to sinus, asthma, itching, headaches, Migraines and allergy problems amongst other health issues. Get rid of them and your lungs will thank you and you will breathe easier.

And, it is not only personal body or cleaning products causing havoc on your health….many people become ill after wearing brand new clothing, dry-cleaned clothes, installing new carpet, painting, buying a new mattress or after home renovations because of the Flame Retardants, Benzenes, Formaldehydes, etc. used in these products. So the answer is NO, you are not imagining that 2 weeks after your home, office or classroom got renovated you started to become ill, get dizzy or have headaches. This is happening more and more these days and adults as well as children are becoming sicker and sicker.

Unfortunately, too many doctors compound the problem by prescribing chemical medications to try to alleviate the symptoms of an already chemical overloaded body and they rarely tell the patient to eliminate the chemical offenders. How many times have I seen people in the grocery store with Bounce, Glade Plug-Ins and Febreeze in their shopping cart along with a bottle of Benadryl , Migraine Excedrin and a box of Allergy Tablets ? Why don’t they make the connection?

Keep in mind that your skin is the largest organ of your body and what you put on your skin gets absorbed into your body. Then ... well... then it has to be filtered by your organs which are already working real hard.

BIG NO-NO’s ---- I would SERIOUSLY recommend removing all of the below from your living / working area.

No Bounce or dryer sheets - these are VERY toxic
No Febreeze - your pets will even thank you for this
No Glade Plug-ins - VERY toxic
No Scented candles
No Scented Dish Detergents
No Fragranced Products on Body, Hair or Clothing
No Smoke
No Newspapers and Magazines - The ink is a huge irritant.
No Dander
No Sprays
No Sharpies (marker pens)
New Cartpeting, mattresses, paint, contain toxins that can trigger severe respiratory disorders as well as headaches and Asthma flare-ups.

And remember, it is NOT the smell it is the Chemicals that make up the smell. So, even if something is "Fragrance Free" these products often mask the smell with another chemical ! There are plenty of safe healthy products out there that work well and do not have added chemical fragrances. Look on MCS sites if you need help finding them.

More and more workplaces & schools are creating “Fragrance Free Zones”… why do you think this is? Make the connection, your lungs , immune system and your general health will thank you.

Here is a Brain Spect Scan Before and after a whiff of perfume: http://www.ourlittleplace  (+ info)

Has your child had RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)?

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We've had a horrible past few days, we've all been sick... Julienne has been to the peditrician twice and the emergency room once. We found out she has RSV and apparently last night also developed an ear infection.

The RSV is really scaring me. Her fever doesn't always go down even with motrin and tylenol, and she has horrible coughing fits and occasionally a little trouble breathing. Thats why I took her to the ER but they said her chest Xrays were good and just to watch her and bring her back if she had lots of trouble breathing. She's 17 months btw. She's actually doing okay now and managed to eat for the first time in days, but even when she gets a little better, a few hours later she is listless, coughing, crying, and whimpering again. Poor thing.

If your child had RSV, how old were they? How bad was it? Did they have to be hospitalized?
My child just had it a month ago. Her oxygen level drop and she had to get a blood transfusion because her hemoglobin level drop really low and her heart rate was high. She was or put on oxygen. She is three year old. She was in the hospital for three or four days.

It really scare the hell out me, because she was really bad. She started coughing on a monday, and got her fever on wednesday. I called the doctors on tuesday about the cold and they told to watch it.  (+ info)

Is there a foundations set up to find a cure for respiratory syncytial virus (R.S.V.)?

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There is a cure for RSV. There are also ways to prevent your child from getting it.

www.rsvprotection.com  (+ info)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus?

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My son had this when he was 6 weeks old and ended up staying in the hospital for quite awhile. Read this....
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can cause severe lower respiratory infections in children younger than two years of age and milder upper respiratory infections in older children and adults. RSV infection in young children is also called bronchiolitis, because it is marked by inflammation of the bronchioles, the narrow airways that lead from the large airways (bronchi) to the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. The symptoms include wheezing, difficulty breathing, and sometimes respiratory failure.


Description

RSV infection is caused by a group of viruses found worldwide. There are two different subtypes of the virus with numerous different strains. Taken together, these viruses account for a significant number of deaths in infants.

RSV infection shows distinctly different symptoms, depending on the age of the infected person. In young children, the virus causes a serious lower respiratory infection in the lungs. In older children and healthy adults, it causes a mild upper respiratory infection often mistaken for the common cold.

Although anyone can get this disease, infants suffer the most serious symptoms and complications. Breast-feeding seems to provide partial protection from the virus. Conditions in infants that increase their risk of infection include:

premature birth
lower socio-economic environment
congenital heart disease
chronic lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis
immune system deficiencies, including HIV infection
immunosuppressive therapy, such as that given to organ transplant or cancer patients
Many older children and adults get RSV infection, but the symptoms are so similar to the common cold that the true cause is undiagnosed. People of any age with compromised immune systems, either from such diseases as AIDS or leukemia, or as the result of chemotherapy or corticosteroid medications, and patients with chronic lung disease are more at risk for serious RSV infections.


Demographics

RSV infection is primarily a disease of winter or early spring, with waves of illness sweeping through a community. The rate of RSV infection is estimated to be 11.4 cases for every 100 children during their first year of life. In the United States, RSV infection occurs most frequently in infants between the ages of two months and six months.

Respiratory syncytial virus is spread through close contact with an infected person. It has been shown that if a person with RSV infection sneezes, the virus can be carried to others within a radius of 6 feet (1.8 m). This group of viruses can live on the hands for up to half an hour and on toys or other inanimate objects for several hours.

Scientists had, as of 2004, not understood why RSV viruses attack the lower respiratory system in infants and the upper respiratory system in adults. In infants, RSV begins with such cold symptoms as a low fever, runny nose, and sore throat. Soon, other symptoms appear that suggest an infection that involves the lower airways. Some of these symptoms resemble those of asthma. RSV infection is suggested by the following characteristics:

wheezing and high-pitched, whistling breathing
rapid breathing (more than 40 breaths per minute)
shortness of breath
labored breathing out (exhalations)
bluish tinge to the skin (cyanosis)
croupy, seal-like, barking cough
high fever
Breathing problems occur in RSV infections because the bronchioles swell, making it difficult for air to get in and out of the lungs. If the child is having trouble breathing, immediate medical care is needed. Breathing problems are most common in infants under one year of age; they can develop rapidly.


Physical examination and imaging studies

RSV infection is usually diagnosed during a physical examination by the pediatrician or primary care doctor. The doctor listens with a stethoscope for wheezing and other abnormal lung sounds in the patient's chest. The doctor will also take into consideration whether there is a known outbreak of RSV infection in the area. Chest x rays give some indication of whether the lungs are hyperinflated from an effort to move air in and out. X rays may also show the presence of a secondary bacterial infection, such as pneumonia.

http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/respiratory-syncytial-virus-infection  (+ info)

Question over my 1.5 month old baby having RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)?

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Ok. She's had it now about 2 weeks. She coughs rarely (maybe once every 1-2 hours) and sometimes makes very low wheezing when she breathes (but it's always sometimes did that). She's not once had a fever and eats just as much and plays just as much as she usually does. But her runny nose is still runny with clear to white mucus coming out of it. it was getting better but last 2 days it got worse again (having to suction it out once every 2-3 hours or so verses once every 8 hours).

Now before you say I should take her to doctor just in case. These doctors in this area are idiots. They have twice now wrongly diagnosed her with problems from a faulty crappy x-ray machines (making claims of her having both genetic heart problems AND pneumonia when both times she turned out perfectly healthy with no problems at all when we were transferred 2.5 hours away to the capitals hospital along with not having our daughter her first 4 days of life. To find out there XRAY machine was faulty AGAIN.) I hate this hospital and me and EVERYONE I know who has gone has never had their problem fixed but only made worse. So considering this should I still take her to the doctor? Could someone tell me what they will do if I take her?
hehe I like these responses thank you for help/tips ^_^
The coughs are rare and pretty much the ones she's had sense birth there dry regular sounding coughs? Maybe one every 1-2 hours max sometimes much less.
also she has no problems breathing at all ^_^
I have 3 sons w/one on the way, and live in the hills of West Virginia. The nearest hospital is under a mile away however the E.R. only has 3 rooms in it and they still use the same equipment as they did in the 60's and 70's. As a matter of fact they even transport most breaks, to the nearest hospital 40 miles away. What I'm trying to say is I understand your frustration. Now, my middle son had R.S.V sometime during his first year (can't remember exactly what age). I think it had alot to do with the fact he also had alot of breathing problems when he was born. I had a really good Dr. who later diagnosed the R.S.V. and put him on the right medicines, he also prescribed breathing treatments and had someone come into our home to teach me the best way/ most effective way to use the machine and administer the treatments. Keep looking for the right Dr., you know when something is wrong w/your baby, don't let anyone talk you into settling for health care. Good Luck  (+ info)

Can serious respiratory infections evolve from a cold?

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My daughter has a cold, and I was wondering if it could turn into the flu, pneumonia, or brohncitis, or anything like these. Or do these more serious respiratory infections start of as itself and not a cold. I just want to know cause I have read some horror stories lately about respiratory infections that became fatal and I'm all worried.
Yes... although most people with healthy immune systems kick the cold without problems. If she has asthma, or some kind of immune problem, then keep a closer eye. I find (as an asthmatic) that i'm more prone to mild upper respiratory infections after a cold. They clear up without antibiotics, though.  (+ info)

How are microorganisms prevented from causing infections in lower respiratory system?

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Describe how microorganisms are prevented from entering the upper respiratory system.
How are they prevented from causing infections in the lower respiratory system?
Hair like cilia cells beat in rhythem within your respiratory tract thus expelling them. Also there are globlet cells that secret mucus that traps micro organisms and the hair cell sweep them upwards. Eventually you will end up spitting it out or it can be swallowed and eliminated via your digestive tract  (+ info)

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