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| My 9 month old daughter just came down with RSV. I have no idea how she got this since I have stayed home most of the time and when I am out she doesn't touch anything. She had to be in a oxygen tent at the hospital for 2 days. It has been very emotional for me for her to go through this. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to make her feel better. And how long will this last. She used to be great at going to bed on time and now she is up for a very long time and up most of the night because of a very stuffed nose. Now I don't know how I will be able to get her on her normal schedule again. Plus, is there any long-term effects from the virus. If anyone out there has went through this or has suggestions please help me. |
| Posted by Kim on 02/14/2007 07:14 PM
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| I have not ever gone through this, but wanted to tell you how sorry I am your little girl has to go through this. I think after she gets to feeling better, it won't take but a few days for her to get back on her normal schedule. My mom always tells me kids feel worse at night. I hope you and your family are doing all right though |
| posted by Sarah on 02/14/2007 10:02 PM
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My 4 month old came down with RSV last month. I am sorry that your daughter is going through this. My daughter did not have a case as severe as yours but it was a tough time for us both. I was told by the doctor that RSV virus is "in the air" anywhere such as the grocery store, walmart, daycare, etc. It typically presents itself as cold symptoms. Because of this you think that the baby just has a cold but with testing you find out it is RSV. It can be a very dangerous virus and in the most severe case can shut down the child's respiratory system.
For the stuffy nose you can use baby vics on her chest to help with the congestion or use a humidifier in the room at night to help. I purchased a waterless vaporizer by Vics from Wal Mart for about $13 and plugged it up in her room while she slept at night. A pad that you use with it lasts up to 8 hours. Refills cost about $3. Also, you can use saline drops in her nose to losen up the mucus and suction it out to relieve her nose and help her breathe more freely. The doctor told me that the cough that comes along with RSV can lasts up to 6 weeks. I think my daughter was ill for about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. I hope these suggestions work for your little one. I know it is tough to see them suffering so. Of course giving them lots of cuddle time, hugs, and kisses help! Good Luck! |
| posted by Tiffany on 02/15/2007 01:36 PM
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I just wanted to reply to tell you that I have not gone through the RSV thing with my little one, but I am a nurse and I am so afraid of my baby getting it. My advice as an RN...MAKE EVERYONE WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE COMING NEAR YOUR CHILD! RSV is a serious, potentially life threatening virus our children are exposed to and it is mainly caught because of improper handwashing. Dont let her be too close to school age children...anyone that is sick should not be near your baby...and disinfect your cabinets, doorknobs and countertops on a routine basis. I recommend 409. My baby is a preemie and I learned all about RSV after she was born. As a mommy, I can tell you....who cares who you offend by telling them to wash up or not to come near her...your child is more important. The good thing is that RSV is an unstable virus which in plain english means that it does not live very long in the air or on surfaces...like some viruses do. But still disinfecting is important. God bless your child and you have my prayers. She should be fine and not have any long term effects physically, but emotionally, being away from you and from her routine may take a while for her to rebuild trust, so hold her as much as you can, kiss her and reassure her. God Bless you and your family......
Here is another thing you can tell people...FACT: There are more germs on our hands than there are people on the Earth!
Yuk! Good handwashing! By the way, can you tell I am a germphobe, haha |
| posted by Arlyn on 02/15/2007 01:37 PM
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| Thank you for letting my know more about RSV and some things to help her feel better. Everyday she seems to get a little bit better. |
| posted by Kim on 02/15/2007 07:03 PM
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| I hope your baby is feeling better. My son who is now four months got sick with RSV when he was two months old. It started out as a stuffy nose and I had him in th docotors office every day---they kept telling me it was a cold and that there was nothing they could do. While this was true, the next night and morning, he vomited and refused to eat. When I brought him into the doctors office, the docotr immediately sent us to the ER where they suctioned him out after they did the test for RSV . We luckily were sent home the same day, however we had to go back a few days later to have him suctioned out agian. I firmly believe it was the suctionioning out that helped him in his recovery. It took about two or two and a half weeks for him to get back to his "schedule" and he still has a stuffy nose a lot of the times. RSV is very scarey. I agree about the washing of the hands and the cool mist humidifier. Also, if you don't want a lot of people holding your baby, speak up. I didn't and am still blaming myself for my son getting sick. Good luck. |
| posted by Irene on 02/18/2007 09:30 PM
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