Plus, when to seek urgent care for a sick child.
“Babies with RSV can also have respiratory distress, where you can see the stomach muscles pumping in and out while they breathe,” Dr. Fisher says.Rest assured, most babies who get sick with RSV will be okay. “The vast majority of infants diagnosed with RSV recover without any complications,”, a pediatrician at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, tells SELF. However, babies who are born premature or who have underlying lung disease usually face a higher risk of complications, Dr.
If you suspect that a baby you take care of may have RSV and you’re just feeling concerned, Dr. Reschak recommends calling the pediatrician’s office to talk about next steps. Again, most infants experience common coldlike symptoms, he says, but if a child is showing signs of bronchiolitis—including a lingering cough, wheezing, or difficulty breathing—or just doesn’t seem able to get comfortable, you’ll want to have them examined by a health care provider as soon as you can.
Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help with fevers if the baby is older than 6 months . If you’re unsure about using a medication, it’s always best to check in with a pediatrician first.
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