It’s a frightening world out there, especially for parents of
babies and toddlers during flu season. In addition to the flu
there’s the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It’s extremely
common for children under 2 to be infected with the virus as
it’s caused by the same virus as the common cold. The most
serious cases of RSV occur when premature infants and babies
with congenial heart defects become infected. That being said,
RSV is cause for concern in all infants and babies. Babies with
RSV may have one or more of these symptoms: - High fever -
Severe cough - Breathing issues: wheezing, difficulty breathing
and/or rapid breaths - Bluish color skin (due to lack of oxygen)
If DB* experiences any of these symptoms or becomes ill and
you’re concerned, call your doctor. Depending on the severity of
infection RSV is treated a number of ways. Treatment may entail
something as simple as using a humidifier at night and providing
additional fluids or it might require the use of a nebulizer
and/or hospitalization. You