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Respiratory Asthma Virus Treatment
RSV; Palivizumab; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin
Treatment
Antibiotics do not treat RSV. Mild infections go away without treatment. Infants and children with a severe RSV infection may be admitted to the hospital so they can receive oxygen, humidified air, and fluids by IV.
A breathing machine (ventilator) may be needed.
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Expectations (prognosis)
RSV infection can, in rare cases, cause death in infants. However, this is...
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From Our Experts
Common Virus May Cause Asthma
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I am your respiratory therapist
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Asthma and the September Epidemic
In this entry, I would like to discuss some things to think about as families go back to school in terms of asthma. One is the increase in... Read more »
Kid asthmatics love their respiratory therapists
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From Our Sources
Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu
April 28, 2009MILWAUKEE – As news of the swine flu situation develops, it is important for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions to be... Read more »
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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The Lazy Asthmatic, Respiratory Therapist comic 3
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Rick Frea: Asthma Sufferer and Respiratory Therapist Intro Com...
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Why Asthmatic Kids Love Their Respiratory Therapists
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