Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Treatments for Babies Although
palivizumab may help prevent serious complications of RSV
infection, it is not used to treat RSV. There is no medication
to treat the virus itself. Therefore, caring for a baby with RSV
infection involves treating symptoms of infection and its
effects on the respiratory system. For most babies and young
children, at-home care is enough. At-home treatment includes: -
Removing sticky nasal fluids with a bulb syringe. - Using a
cool-mist vaporizer to keep the air moist and make breathing
easier. - Providing fluids in small amounts frequently through
the day. - Giving non-aspirin fever-reducers such as
acetaminophen. For babies with more serious cases requiring
hospitalization, treatment may include: - IV fluids -
Medications to open the airways WebMD Medical Reference