RSV(I first publish this on May 30th 2010 reposting today for Ohrin's Angel Day
Common Symptoms of RSV
From About.com
Updated: November 2, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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RSV Symptoms
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Lungs Diseases
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause of serious respiratory tract infections in infants and children under the age of 4. Respiratory Syncytial Virus is so common that nearly all children will become infected by the age of 3. However, RSV is the greatest concern in infants born prematurely, or who have heart or lung disease or a weak immune system.
Exposure Times of RSV
Signs and symptoms of RSV may appear within hours or days of exposure depending on the age of the individual. Small children may experience RSV symptoms within hours, while older children and adults may not have symptoms of RSV for several days after exposure to RSV.
The symptoms of RSV are similar to the common cold or an upper respiratory tract infection. RSV may be mild, moderate, or severe, and can last a few days to several weeks.
Signs and Symptoms of RSV
Stuffy nose and nasal flaring
Deep cough
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Low-grade fever
Rapid breathing
Ear infection
Infants tend to be irritable, listless and may have irregular or less frequent feedings.
Symptoms of RSV in young children may begin with a runny nose, and cough, then progress to a low-grade fever and breathing difficulties.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes symptoms similar to a cold or upper respiratory tract infection. It can cause serious, recurring respiratory infections in younger children and infants.
How RSV is Spread (Contracted)
RSV is spread through respiratory secretions, such as when a person talks, laughs, sneezes, or coughs. Therefore, persons within close contact with an individual infected with RSV may become infected. The RSV infection occurs when the respiratory secretions (droplets) comes in contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth. The most common method of transmission is inhalation of the RSV infected droplets after someone has sneezed or coughs.
RSV can survive for several hours on surfaces and hands, but can be easily "killed" by using soap and water or a disinfectant. Therefore, it is important to wash your hands frequently and disinfect surfaces regularly. It is because of RSV's survival rate (and children's lack of proper manners, such as covering their mouths during sneezing and coughing) that day care and school children are at a high risk for contracting RSV.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory infection prevelant in infants. Although it is generally a mild to moderate condition, if not treated promptly, RSV can quickly become life-threatening. If you are pregnant or have an infant, you should be aware of the risk factors of RSV.
Risk Factors of RSV
Premature babies are at a greater risk for developing respiratory syncytial virus than babies delivered at full-term becuase their lungs are not fully developed.
Babies born with a lung disease and treated within 6 months of the RSV season are at a greater risk for developing RSV.
Babies under 2 years old that were born with a heart disease are at a greater risk for developing RSV.
Babies having a birth weight below 5.5 lbs. have an increased risk of developing RSV.
Babies with school-aged siblings have a greater risk of developing RSV, particularly during flu season.
Babies who attend daycare are at a greater risk of developing RSV.
Babies with a family history of asthma are at a higher risk for developing RSV.
Babies regularly exposed to secondhand smoke and other air pollutants that may irritate the lungs and airways are at a greater risk for developing RSV.
Multiple birth babies are at a greater risk of developing RSV because of their typical low birth weight and exposure to other children.
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QUIZ : IS YOU CHILD AT RISK FOR RSV? :
http://lungdiseases.about.com/od/lungdiseaseemailcourses/a/rsv_quiz.htm
From About.com
Updated: November 2, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Filed In:
RSV Symptoms
--------------------------
Lungs Diseases
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause of serious respiratory tract infections in infants and children under the age of 4. Respiratory Syncytial Virus is so common that nearly all children will become infected by the age of 3. However, RSV is the greatest concern in infants born prematurely, or who have heart or lung disease or a weak immune system.
Exposure Times of RSV
Signs and symptoms of RSV may appear within hours or days of exposure depending on the age of the individual. Small children may experience RSV symptoms within hours, while older children and adults may not have symptoms of RSV for several days after exposure to RSV.
The symptoms of RSV are similar to the common cold or an upper respiratory tract infection. RSV may be mild, moderate, or severe, and can last a few days to several weeks.
Signs and Symptoms of RSV
Stuffy nose and nasal flaring
Deep cough
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Low-grade fever
Rapid breathing
Ear infection
Infants tend to be irritable, listless and may have irregular or less frequent feedings.
Symptoms of RSV in young children may begin with a runny nose, and cough, then progress to a low-grade fever and breathing difficulties.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes symptoms similar to a cold or upper respiratory tract infection. It can cause serious, recurring respiratory infections in younger children and infants.
How RSV is Spread (Contracted)
RSV is spread through respiratory secretions, such as when a person talks, laughs, sneezes, or coughs. Therefore, persons within close contact with an individual infected with RSV may become infected. The RSV infection occurs when the respiratory secretions (droplets) comes in contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth. The most common method of transmission is inhalation of the RSV infected droplets after someone has sneezed or coughs.
RSV can survive for several hours on surfaces and hands, but can be easily "killed" by using soap and water or a disinfectant. Therefore, it is important to wash your hands frequently and disinfect surfaces regularly. It is because of RSV's survival rate (and children's lack of proper manners, such as covering their mouths during sneezing and coughing) that day care and school children are at a high risk for contracting RSV.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory infection prevelant in infants. Although it is generally a mild to moderate condition, if not treated promptly, RSV can quickly become life-threatening. If you are pregnant or have an infant, you should be aware of the risk factors of RSV.
Risk Factors of RSV
Premature babies are at a greater risk for developing respiratory syncytial virus than babies delivered at full-term becuase their lungs are not fully developed.
Babies born with a lung disease and treated within 6 months of the RSV season are at a greater risk for developing RSV.
Babies under 2 years old that were born with a heart disease are at a greater risk for developing RSV.
Babies having a birth weight below 5.5 lbs. have an increased risk of developing RSV.
Babies with school-aged siblings have a greater risk of developing RSV, particularly during flu season.
Babies who attend daycare are at a greater risk of developing RSV.
Babies with a family history of asthma are at a higher risk for developing RSV.
Babies regularly exposed to secondhand smoke and other air pollutants that may irritate the lungs and airways are at a greater risk for developing RSV.
Multiple birth babies are at a greater risk of developing RSV because of their typical low birth weight and exposure to other children.
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QUIZ : IS YOU CHILD AT RISK FOR RSV? :
http://lungdiseases.about.
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