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Posted on 12/25/16 at 10:55 pm to Scruffy
great PSA from the Scruffster.
Strep going around too. Both of my teenaged sons have had it this week. Symptoms include nausea, vomitting, with or without fever. Looks like the flu. Get tested for both to identify the best treatment.
Strep going around too. Both of my teenaged sons have had it this week. Symptoms include nausea, vomitting, with or without fever. Looks like the flu. Get tested for both to identify the best treatment.
Posted on 12/25/16 at 11:10 pm to Scruffy
Just read a friend's FB post about a kid who has RSV and pneumonia. 
Posted on 12/26/16 at 6:43 am to Scruffy
I've seen some pretty severe cases of apnea in children with RSV.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 6:47 am to Mrtommorrow1987
yep, a friends kids has it and my grandson was exposed to it. 
He is shows signs of it now and a good chance the wife and I will be having it.
He is shows signs of it now and a good chance the wife and I will be having it. Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:30 am to JackTMed
Nobody tests for RSV because no one pays for the test and RSV treatment is the same whether you have a known positive test or not. It stays in the Miami area almost 10 months out of the year.
What is fun is when some adult comes in hospital with a cold/RSV and it rages through a NICU or Peds floor.
No one developes immunity to the virus.
What is fun is when some adult comes in hospital with a cold/RSV and it rages through a NICU or Peds floor.
No one developes immunity to the virus.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:16 am to Phideaux
What's the difference between RSV and Croup? Think my 1.5yr has one of them. She has a heavy wheeze to her breathing though saline breathing treatment seems to help that. Raspy voice and the occasional real throaty cough.
What I've read about both it's probably best to just try to make kid comfortable as long as symptoms aren't too bad bc it's a great risk to others taking to the dr. office. This correct??
What I've read about both it's probably best to just try to make kid comfortable as long as symptoms aren't too bad bc it's a great risk to others taking to the dr. office. This correct??
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Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:23 am to STEVED00
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Croup tends to happen in children between 3 months and five years old. It is characterized by a brassy cough that sounds rather like a seal barking. It is usually (75% of the time) caused by parainfluenza viruses, but 6-8% of cases of croup are caused by RSV. Most children have what appears to be a mild cold for several days before one evening the barking cough becomes evident. As the cough gets more frequent, the child may have stridor (a harsh, crowing noise made during inspiration). Croup is typically much worse at night. It often lasts 5 or 6 nights, but the first night or two are usually the most severe. As the parents in our scenario discovered, cool night air can briefly decrease the swelling in the larynx and improve the symptoms. Home treatment usually consists of a mist treatment — a cool air nebulizer is best, but if that is unavailable, the steam from a shower or bath in a closed bathroom can be used. Increased temperature causes the body to need more oxygen (like working out). Acetaminophen can make the child more comfortable and lower any fever, making the respiratory needs less. Do not use cough medicines, as they are not indicated for children under 6 years old. Most cases of croup can be safely managed at home.
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RSV can sometimes cause croup. Croup has a very distinctive barky cough that sounds like a seal.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:41 am to lsunurse
My 20mo seems to have more croup symptoms w/ just an occasional barky cough. More heavy wheeze when breathing and raspy voice. She is just generally uncomfortable/miserable but doesn't seem to be in any kind of distress. She just has a tough time falling asleep.
Bigger question was should we see doctor? The web seems to say no unless it's really serious out of risk of infection of others plus there really isn't much a dr can do.
Bigger question was should we see doctor? The web seems to say no unless it's really serious out of risk of infection of others plus there really isn't much a dr can do.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:45 am to STEVED00
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Bigger question was should we see doctor?
If she starts looking like she is having trouble breathing. If you notice her breathing fast or her chest sucks in a lot when she breathes. Look at her nostrils as well....if those start flaring out when she breathes. Those are all signs of a child having respiratory distress.
Honestly....I would suggest you call her doctor's office and speak to your pediatrician's nurse. They could talk to you and tell you when to bring the child in.
ETA: I promise you that they are used to getting similar phone calls from other parents and will no way think you are silly or overreacting for calling them.
This post was edited on 12/27/16 at 8:50 am
Posted on 12/27/16 at 9:00 am to lsunurse
I'm not worried about someone worried about overreacting I just find out ped nurses kind of lame. We love our Ped but the nurses are pretty meh. Every time we call their response is always to bring them in.
She isn't in distress breathing just generally uncomfortable. Breathing treatments make her feel a lot better
She isn't in distress breathing just generally uncomfortable. Breathing treatments make her feel a lot better
Posted on 12/27/16 at 9:02 am to STEVED00
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their response is always to bring them in.
It's a legal thing. They have to say that.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 9:03 am to Scruffy
I have a question for Dr. Scruffy.
Why aren't doctors sick all the time, since they are regularly exposed to contagious viruses and bacteria?
Why aren't doctors sick all the time, since they are regularly exposed to contagious viruses and bacteria?
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