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A member asked:
Should my 8 week old baby be in the hospital if she has rsv? she was there for 2 days than they sent her he but she hasn't had any improvement.
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Depends on situation: Rsv can be a simple cold & no problems or a major event requiring supportive hospital care.As the cough starts it tends to worsen for 4-5 days before stabilizing for a while then it starts to improve.Hospital care is needed when the kids respiratory rate is > 60/min or fluid intake is poor.Oxygen, fluids & close monitoring are the basic rx.If oxygen levels are ok & kid is drinking well they go home.
Answered 12/5/2012
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Follow up suggested: Some babies need to be readmitted to the hospital. RSV infection at this age should be followed closely. Your physician will assess the baby's oxygen saturation and rate of breathing. Positive signs include normal respiratory patterns and normal feeding.
Answered 10/16/2014
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