About an hour and a half ago I posted a question about my daughter. I just got off the phone with the hospital and they said she has a very bad case of RSV. They said it is common in preemies which she was born at 36 weeks. They said she will have to stay in the hospital for a couple days-2 weeks. I dont no much about RSV but plan on doing some research about it but if you have any info on it feel free to let me no. I am leaving soon but will take the lap top so if you want you can email me at holmesmajessica@yahoo.com or my myspace is www.myspace.com/avasmommy14... ok well after the / it is avasmommy14 for some reason it isnt showing it.
2007-09-16 06:33:57 · 14 answers · asked by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Glad to know that your little girl is fine..
Here is some info for you about RSV...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) commonly causes infection in childhood. RSV is very contagious. Almost all babies get it before the age of 2. Many babies (and most older children) get only a cold from RSV.
Some babies with RSV develop potentially serious lower respiratory infections. Examples are:
* Bronchiolitis, an infection of the small breathing tubes in the lungs
* Pneumonia
These infections are especially dangerous in babies who were born prematurely, have lung or heart problems, or have certain other chronic illnesses. Your baby can get RSV at any time of year, but it is most common from October to March.
Symptoms of RSV usually last between 8-15 days. Most babies with RSV do not become seriously ill. But a few become very sick. They may need to be treated in the hospital with oxygen. In some cases, the baby will need bronchodilators (drugs that help open up breathing tubes) and antiviral drugs.
Call your baby�s health care provider right away if your baby:
* Develops fast breathing or breathing problems
* Wheezes (makes a whistling sound when exhaling)
* Develops a worsening cough
* Looks blue around the mouth or fingertips
* Has difficulty sucking and swallowing
* Develops any fever of more than 100.4� F in the first 3 months of life, 101� F or greater between 3 and 6 months, or 103� F after 6 months of age
If your baby has RSV, be sure she gets extra rest and drinks lots of fluids. You also can use a rubber suction bulb to help clear mucus from your baby�s nose, especially before feedings.
If your baby was born prematurely (too early), or has lung or heart disease, talk to your health care provider about ways to help prevent RSV.
Babies who are at highest risk from RSV (including babies born at or before 32 weeks of pregnancy) may benefit from medication that helps prevent the infection. This medication is called palivizumab (Synagis). It is given in monthly injections during the fall and winter months. The March of Dimes supports the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for using this medication.
You can help protect your baby from RSV by:
* Keeping him away from people who are sneezing or coughing
* Making sure everyone who touches the baby has clean hands
* Keeping your baby away from crowds of people
* Not allowing anyone to smoke near your baby
For more information, visit the RSV protection Web site.
Note: The March of Dimes does not endorse specific brands or products.
2007-09-16 06:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ladybird 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Glad you found out what was wrong, and that she can now receive the appropriate treatment.
My son (also a preemie @ 26 weeks, now seven years old) got RSV twice, once just before he was two, again a year later. I was told at the time of his second infection that they don't get it past two years old, but I insisted that it was the same as last years infection...and on bloodwork I was proved right.
He had to go back on oxygen both times, and was pretty sick for about four-five days, slowly improving after that and was released within a fortnight. Was very lethargic and unwell looking at the start of his infection, and by the end of it was still quite tired, but obviously getting better.
The following winter after his second infection with RSV, we all were worried that he'd get it again, but thankfully he was fine, and has been well ever since. It was a huge relief, as he was more susceptible to it due to his chronic lung disease (after his early birth, he was in hospital for four months and was released on oxygen which he needed till he was over a year old).
It's very scary, so I know what you are going through. I'm going to email you with this answer too, so if you wanna talk, just email me back.
Good luck, hope she improves quickly.
***edit to add...and no one ever smoked around him, so it wasn't that. We pretty much kept him isolated for the first year of his life, and he never got sick then. It was only after we started taking him out in public more (mostly for his early intervention therapy and paediatrician visits actually) that he was exposed to the virus from other people.
2007-09-16 09:03:20 · answer #2 · answered by KooriGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My granddaughter went through this earlier this year. She was also preemie and I am now raising her. First, remember you did nothing wrong, RSV can get serious in no time at all. The doctors are doing their best, so be patient, but if you feel something is wrong or want more information, ask.
They will try various antibiotics and probably IVs to keep her hydrated. They will do x-rays to check for pneumonia. Just keep her calm and let her know you are there. This will help as much as what the doctors are doing for her. It will be a tough road and you will feel frustrated, but hang in there.
It is likely when you take her home you will be giving her nebulizer treatments for some time. As long as you are religious in doing these treatments on time, she will recover quicker. Good luck
2007-09-16 06:45:34 · answer #3 · answered by supermom 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure no one is smoking around her, or that she is going into someones house that smokes. Even if they are not smoking while she is in the house the smoke still lingers. It is kind of odd for her to get this because RSV season doesn't usually start for another month or so. Do make sure that she gets the vaccination monthly through April once they start offering it. My son was born almost 3 months early and he never got it because I was diligent about making sure no one smoked around him and he got the vaccination. He is now 3 years-old and has never had anything worse than a cold. My niece was born only 1 week early by planned c-section, but she had heart problems and had to have surgery at 13 days old and a week after she came home she ended up in the hospital with RSV because my sister let my parents smoke while she was in the house.
2007-09-16 06:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am glad to hear that your baby is alright. Thank God. I don't know anything about RSV, but I'm sure you will find out all you need to know from the hospital. Good luck to you and your baby! My mom was 14 when she had me, so it's not so abnormal to be this young. Hang in there and follow your instincts. You will be just fine! You sound like a wonderful girl and your daughter is lucky to have you...you are lucky to have one another!
2007-09-16 07:57:32 · answer #5 · answered by MetalMama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry your little girl is ill! RSV can be really scary. RSV is a respiratory virus and can be very serious. If she is in the hospital, she is in the best place to treat this. I hope she gets better soon.
2007-09-16 09:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by alikat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thing I would do it go to the Pediatrician who is taking care of your baby and ask him exactly what RSV is. He or she should have the answers to all your questions. I wouldn't leave until they tell you what is wrong and what the heck is going on. This way you will be more at ease and know how long it will take for your baby to recover and what the risks and if there is anything special you need to do for her..Good luck to you and you and your baby will be in my prayers. Keep us posted to how she is doing!
2007-09-16 06:47:52 · answer #7 · answered by debbie r 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so glad you got some answers. RSV can be pretty serious, but she is being taken care of. I wish you the best of luck and my prayers are with you and baby Ava!
2007-09-16 06:40:47 · answer #8 · answered by ilovejolie86 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anything about RSV, but I send my best wishes to you and your baby.
2007-09-16 06:37:59 · answer #9 · answered by jennsuzy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Glad to hear that she's going to be ok. I did a lil' research for you and here's what I found.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/rsv.html
http://www.rsvinfo.com/
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/respiratory/rsvfeat.htm
It seems that it's compared to pneumonia. Probably a good thing you did take her to hospital. Let us know how she is. Prayers headed your way.
2007-09-16 06:43:19 · answer #10 · answered by OMGiamgoingNUTS 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋