Do You Know About Synagis?

If you have a preemie, your pediatrician should’ve already spoken to you about RSV season which is coming upon us. I am generally of the persuasion that kids get germs, they get sick and they get over it. Except when it comes to preemies. If you have a preemie you have the right, and really the responsibility to be a germophobe. RSV is no joke and protecting your little preemie from it should be your passion. So go ahead, buy the grocery cart covers and carry Purell with you everywhere. These are two ways that you can help protect your … Continue reading →

What to Expect Once Your Child Has Bronchiolitis

If your child has been diagnosed with RSV and/or bronchiolitis, you may be wondering what to expect. It can be overwhelming to think about your little one being so sick. I remember walking out of the doctor’s office the first time, simply overwhelmed because I had a breathing machine, and a lot of questions about what was going to happen next. In order to receive a proper diagnosis, your doctor should listen carefully to your child’s lungs. The doctor will hear wheezing and crackling in the lungs. The doctor may also order a chest a-ray done. The technician will put … Continue reading →

RSV, Bronchiolitis and the Summer Months

We often hear of the dangers of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) during the winter months. The peak season for RSV is between the months of November and April. It is important to realize that RSV can still pose a threat in the summer months. One of the complications of RSV is bronchiolitis. This is an infection of the bronchioles, some of the smallest airways in the lungs. This infection can be quite scary. Unfortunately I have dealt with bronchiolitis and RSV with two of my children. Both cases have occurred during the summer months. Since my babies have all been … Continue reading →

What You Need to Know About RSV Season

RSV or respiratory syncytial virus affects nearly all babies before they turn two. In most children and adults, the symptoms manifest themselves as a simple cold, runny nose and maybe a slight fever. In infants who are at risk however, RSV can develop serious and sometimes even fatal complications. RSV season in most parts of the country, is from the fall until early spring. It is during this time that your infant is most at risk of developing serious RSV disease. RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations in the United States with 125,000 babies being hospitalized every year. … Continue reading →