Q:
What is the treatment for RSV?
A:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes infections in the lungs and respiratory tract. It is very common in children but can also infect adults. RSV is a contagious illness that spreads quickly.
Treatment for RSV is various depends on the severity of infections. In general, the treatment for RSV includes self-care and hospital care.
Self-care
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Use nasal saline drops to clear a stuffy nose.
- Take antibiotics to treat a bacterial complication.
- Keep the air moist to breathe better.
- Take over-the-counter medication, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), to reduce fever.
Hospital care
- Humidified oxygen.
- Intravenous (IV) fluids.
- Mechanical ventilation (breathing machine).
- Use ribavirin (Virazole). (only for people with very weakened immune systems)
You should talk to your doctor if your symptoms worsen.
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