10 RSV Symptoms in Babies

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8. Labored Breathing

A little breathing difficulty is to be expected with RSV and can be managed by clearing the baby's nose and using a humidifier.3‘Signs and Symptoms of RSV.’ University of Utah Health, healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php’shows=0/kdh1wa0c#:~:text=Symptoms of RSV are usually,coughing, sore, scratchy throat. But if the baby is breathing rapidly, wheezing loudly or their chest muscles are visibly pulling in with each breath, that can be a sign that the infection is more serious.2‘Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 9 Jan. 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus/symptoms-causes/syc-20353098.

RSV can sometimes cause pneumonia, a dangerous infection of the lungs. Labored breathing and a high fever are good reasons to see a doctor.8NHS Choices, NHS, www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/general-medical-conditions/pneumonia/.

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