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iwed2005
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Julie
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RSV question
i have seen the posts regarding RSV, i didn't notice if symptoms consist of fever also. my lil girl is really congested and coughing but doesn't have a fever.
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Posted 1/25/07 9:48 AM  |
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Bxgell2
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Re: RSV question
It doesn't necessarily consist of having a fever. I always know when Alex has RSV because the cold travels to her lungs, so when I put my ear up against her back I can hear her rattling/wheezing a little.
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| Posted 1/25/07 9:51 AM |
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iwed2005
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Julie
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Re: RSV question
thanks. i check on that. i feel so bad that i can't make her feel better quicker.
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| Posted 1/25/07 10:02 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Beth
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Re: RSV question
There are a few things you can do to help - keep her elevated when she naps/sleeps by either putting her in the swing, or elevate the crib mattress on one side by putting something under the mattress. Use a steam vaporizer while she naps/sleeps and when it gets particularly bad, steam up the bathroom and sit in there with her for 10-15 minutes 
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| Posted 1/25/07 10:04 AM |
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LInative
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Cassie
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Re: RSV question
you can also do saline drops and bulb syringe if she is coughing up and choking on mucous. Unfortunately, I think Ryan is on his second bout with this crap.
Message edited 1/25/2007 11:43:37 AM.
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| Posted 1/25/07 11:43 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: RSV question
Cool Mist Humidifier is the key! It's not a fever, it's a lung infection. You can hear a little wheeze when they breathe in or out.
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| Posted 1/25/07 12:51 PM |
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iwed2005
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Julie
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Re: RSV question
Posted by nrthshgrl
Cool Mist Humidifier is the key! It's not a fever, it's a lung infection. You can hear a little wheeze when they breathe in or out.
 where can i get the humdifier? she hasn't napped all day because of her congestion, i feel bad.
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| Posted 1/25/07 1:01 PM |
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LInative
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Member since 11/05 1977 total posts
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Cassie
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Re: RSV question
Any drug store/target/walmart etc. You may want to make a Dr. appt to see if a nebulizer might help her (wasn't sure from your orig post if you had an actual diagnosis yet).
FYI Ryan had no fever at first but then developed a fever in the hospital - so it can go either way. He was also eating much less because of struggling to breathe.  to your little one, this is so hard on them (and us!)
Message edited 1/25/2007 1:14:09 PM.
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| Posted 1/25/07 1:11 PM |
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