My 6 month old son was exposed to RSV by his cousin (who is 7 months old) 5 days ago. She did not have any symptoms at the time, but her parents took her to the hospital earlier today and she has it. She did not show symptoms for over a week. Is my son in the clear, or should I still worry?
2007-03-02 03:43:08 · 5 answers · asked by rebecca n 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I really wouldn't worry. Most babies get RSV at least once before they are 2 years old. About 100% of babies get them if they are in any kind of daycare. It's very contagious, more than just a common cold. The symptoms are cold-like symptoms, and most parents dont even know that their kids has RSV. It's really only concerning in premature babies, whose lungs are compromised, and in some babies less than 6 months, since babies lungs are not fully developed until 6 months. There are no anti-biotics for RSV, you just give plenty of fluid and watch them for any trouble breathing. It can lead to pnemonia and bronchiolitus and that's why babies with underdeveloped lungs are watched more closely. Yes, there are babies who die from this, but it's actually pretty rare. I'm sure your baby is fine, and even if he does have it, he'll be fine I'm sure. Just make sure he doesn't get dehydrated and listen for wheezing. Most of the babies who get more serious symptoms will receive breathing treatments with the use of a nebulizer. Most of the families I work with have one at home and use it in the winter. RSV runs it's course from about 10-14 days.
My best friends 4 month old son, who was born 6 weeks early, just got over RSV. He gave it to my 20 month old daughter and she being much older had just a runny nose and cough and is fine now. They monitored my friends son at the hospital for 24 hours and then sent him home.
2007-03-02 03:52:18 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How long after being exposed to another child with RSV will it take to show symptoms?
My 6 month old son was exposed to RSV by his cousin (who is 7 months old) 5 days ago. She did not have any symptoms at the time, but her parents took her to the hospital earlier today and she has it. She did not show symptoms for over a week. Is my son in the clear, or should I still worry?
2015-08-14 20:10:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every child has a different kind of experience when they have RSV, & it's usually worse the 1st time around. It can be a very
aggressive sickness so keep an eye on him. The 1st signs my
7 wk old twins showed was congestion. They had no fever & showed no signs of being in distress, but, having 2 other kids who have gone though RSV at least once, I took them to ER. The doctor said day 4 or 5 after 1st symptoms is usually the worst. They went to ICU after the 2nd day & by day 5, they hit the
all time worst. We actually thought we'd lose them! Of course, they were a lot younger than yours. When they're older, they can
usually fight it a little more, but PLEASE don't wait too long if he
does show symptoms. (Maybe you'll be lucky & he doesn't get it.)
2007-03-02 04:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by mom-of-4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-29 04:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by bradish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would still worry. i would take him to get tested in about a week after exposure just to make sure. we had a really bad outbreak of RSV about a year ago when my son was 5 months. he got it from the sitters. two of the other children his sitter was taking care of were hospitalized. i think in all, we had 3 children die from it. i don't mean to scare you, but it's nothing to mess around with.
2007-03-02 03:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋