{"id":12273,"date":"2022-11-02T14:52:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T14:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=12273"},"modified":"2022-11-03T16:51:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T16:51:16","slug":"its-rsv-season-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2022\/11\/02\/its-rsv-season-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s RSV Season: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12283 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/11\/iStock-1409896303-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"It\u2019s RSV Season: What You Need to Know\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/11\/iStock-1409896303-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/11\/iStock-1409896303-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/11\/iStock-1409896303-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/11\/iStock-1409896303-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/11\/iStock-1409896303-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/11\/iStock-1409896303-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2022\/11\/02\/its-rsv-season-what-you-need-to-know\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common respiratory infection that can cause severe illness in young children. However, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are also at increased risk. Most widespread from fall through early spring, RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost people who get RSV will only experience mild symptoms, much like the common cold,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/mara-gordon-md\">Mara Gordon, MD<\/a>, a family medicine physician at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cBut others may develop severe respiratory complications, including difficulty breathing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Most children contract RSV before their second birthday and it is highly contagious. With symptoms so similar to a cold, many RSV infections are missed. The virus is spread through tiny droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, and can live on surfaces for several hours.<\/p>\n<p>Once infected, people are usually contagious for three to eight days, but that period can extend as long as four weeks for infants and people with weakened immune systems.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of RSV include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Runny nose<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>Coughing<\/li>\n<li>Sneezing<\/li>\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<li>Wheezing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These symptoms usually appear in stages, and some very young infants may only experience irritability, listlessness, and difficulty breathing.<\/p>\n<h3>Preventing RSV<\/h3>\n<p>Steps for preventing the spread of RSV are the same as those for the common cold, COVID-19, and most other viruses that are spread by contact with infected droplets.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover your cough and sneeze using a tissue or your elbow. Do not use your uncovered hands.<\/li>\n<li>Wash your hands often with soap and water, rubbing them together for at least 20 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>When water is not available, use hand sanitizer.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid close contact, such as shaking hands and kissing.<\/li>\n<li>Resist touching your face with unwashed hands.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t share cups, glasses, or eating utensils.<\/li>\n<li>Clean touched surfaces frequently, such as doorknobs and mobile devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cAlthough there is no vaccine yet for RSV,\u201d Dr. Gordon says, \u201cscientists are working to develop one.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Treatment and Hospitalization<\/h3>\n<p>RSV generally resolves on its own in a week or two, although the most severe cases can require hospitalization. In minor cases, symptom relief can include, managing pain and fever with over-the-counter remedies, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, and increasing fluid intake.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to check with your health care provider before giving children nonprescription cold medications,\u201d Dr. Gordon says. \u201cSome include ingredients that are not recommended for kids and babies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other ways to increase comfort include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increasing the moisture in the air by using a cool mist vaporizer<\/li>\n<li>Easing congestion with saline nose drops or a suction device with infants<\/li>\n<li>Staying away from tobacco smoke, which can aggravate symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Patients may need to be hospitalized if they have trouble breathing or if they become dehydrated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWatch for dry mouth, decreased urine output, sunken eyes, and extreme fussiness or sleepiness in children,\u201d Dr. Gordon explains. \u201cThese symptoms point to dehydration. If you cannot get your child to take fluids, call your health care provider.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the most severe cases, patients may require supportive oxygen or intubation (a breathing tube inserted through the mouth into the airway) with mechanical ventilation (a machine to help with breathing).<\/p>\n<p>RSV can progress to more serious infections in vulnerable populations, including infants younger than 6 months, older adults, and those with autoimmune disorders. Bronchiolitis (an inflammation of the small airways of the lung) and pneumonia (a lung infection) are the most common complications.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of bronchiolitis in infants and children include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast breathing<\/li>\n<li>Flaring of the nostrils<\/li>\n<li>Bobbing of the head when breathing<\/li>\n<li>Rhythmic grunting during breathing<\/li>\n<li>Belly breathing<\/li>\n<li>Wheezing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When should you call your health care provider?<\/h3>\n<p>If you suspect your child has RSV, you may want to call your health care provider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn most cases, your doctor will not perform testing to confirm an RSV infection because most kids recover easily, and it\u2019s treated the same way the common cold is \u2013 with rest and plenty of fluids,\u201d Dr. Gordon says. \u201cHowever, parents, grandparents, and care givers should be on the lookout for symptoms that signify they should call their health care provider immediately or consider going to the emergency room.<\/p>\n<p>Those symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indications of bronchiolitis <em>(listed above)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Suspected dehydration (fewer than one wet diaper every eight hours)<\/li>\n<li>Pauses in breathing or difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Gray or blue color of the tongue, lips, or skin<\/li>\n<li>Significantly decreased activity and alertness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThese symptoms indicate a serious problem and require immediate medical attention,\u201d Dr. Gordon says.<\/p>\n<p>Health systems across the county are seeing an increase in RSV cases this season. If you or your child are experiencing symptoms, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/urgent-care-center\">Cooper Urgent Care<\/a>, or contact your primary care provider. Call <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) or <a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php?source=\/services\/cardiology&amp;type=&amp;source=\/services\/cardiology\">click here<\/a> to schedule an appointment today.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Es la temporada de RSV: lo que necesita saber<\/h2>\n<p>El RSV (virus sincitial respiratorio) es una infecci\u00f3n respiratoria com\u00fan que puede causar una enfermedad grave en los ni\u00f1os peque\u00f1os. Sin embargo, los ancianos y las personas con sistemas inmunitarios debilitados tambi\u00e9n corren un mayor riesgo. M\u00e1s extendido desde el oto\u00f1o hasta principios de la primavera, el RSV es la principal causa de hospitalizaci\u00f3n infantil en los Estados Unidos.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLa mayor\u00eda de las personas que contraen el RSV solo experimentar\u00e1n s\u00edntomas leves, muy parecidos a los del resfriado com\u00fan\u201d, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/mara-gordon-md\">Mara Gordon, MD<\/a>, m\u00e9dica de medicina familiar en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cPero otros pueden desarrollar complicaciones respiratorias graves, incluida la dificultad para respirar\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>La mayor\u00eda de los ni\u00f1os contraen el RSV antes de su segundo cumplea\u00f1os y es altamente contagioso. Con s\u00edntomas tan similares a los de un resfriado, se pasan por alto muchas infecciones por RSV. El virus se transmite a trav\u00e9s de peque\u00f1as gotas cuando una persona infectada tose o estornuda, y puede vivir en las superficies durante varias horas.<\/p>\n<p>Una vez infectadas, las personas suelen ser contagiosas durante tres a ocho d\u00edas, pero ese per\u00edodo puede extenderse hasta cuatro semanas para beb\u00e9s y personas con sistemas inmunitarios debilitados.<\/p>\n<p>Los s\u00edntomas del RSV incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nariz que moquea<\/li>\n<li>P\u00e9rdida de apetito<\/li>\n<li>tos<\/li>\n<li>estornudos<\/li>\n<li>Fiebre<\/li>\n<li>sibilancias<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Estos s\u00edntomas generalmente aparecen en etapas, y algunos beb\u00e9s muy peque\u00f1os pueden experimentar solo irritabilidad, apat\u00eda y dificultad para respirar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prevenci\u00f3n del VRS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Los pasos para prevenir la propagaci\u00f3n del RSV son los mismos que para el resfriado com\u00fan, el COVID-19 y la mayor\u00eda de los otros virus que se propagan por contacto con gotitas infectadas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>C\u00fabrase al toser y estornudar con un pa\u00f1uelo desechable o con el codo. No use sus manos descubiertas.<\/li>\n<li>L\u00e1vese las manos con frecuencia con agua y jab\u00f3n, frot\u00e1ndolas durante al menos 20 segundos.<\/li>\n<li>Cuando no haya agua disponible, use desinfectante para manos.<\/li>\n<li>Evite el contacto cercano, como darse la mano y besarse.<\/li>\n<li>Resiste tocarte la cara con las manos sucias.<\/li>\n<li>No comparta tazas, vasos o utensilios para comer.<\/li>\n<li>Limpie con frecuencia las superficies que se tocan, como las perillas de las puertas y los dispositivos m\u00f3viles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cAunque todav\u00eda no existe una vacuna para el RSV\u201d, dice el Dr. Gordon, \u201clos cient\u00edficos est\u00e1n trabajando para desarrollar una\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tratamiento y Hospitalizaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RSV generalmente se resuelve por s\u00ed solo en una o dos semanas, aunque los casos m\u00e1s graves pueden requerir hospitalizaci\u00f3n. En casos menores, el alivio de los s\u00edntomas puede incluir controlar el dolor y la fiebre con remedios de venta libre, como paracetamol e ibuprofeno, y aumentar la ingesta de l\u00edquidos.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEs importante consultar con su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica antes de darles a los ni\u00f1os medicamentos para el resfriado sin receta\u201d, dice el Dr. Gordon. \u201cAlgunos incluyen ingredientes que no se recomiendan para ni\u00f1os y beb\u00e9s\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Otras formas de aumentar la comodidad incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aumentar la humedad en el aire mediante el uso de un vaporizador de niebla fr\u00eda<\/li>\n<li>Aliviar la congesti\u00f3n con gotas nasales de soluci\u00f3n salina o un dispositivo de succi\u00f3n con beb\u00e9s<\/li>\n<li>Mantenerse alejado del humo del tabaco, que puede agravar los s\u00edntomas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Es posible que los pacientes deban ser hospitalizados si tienen problemas para respirar o si se deshidratan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEst\u00e9 atento a la boca seca, la disminuci\u00f3n de la producci\u00f3n de orina, los ojos hundidos y la irritabilidad extrema o la somnolencia en los ni\u00f1os\u201d, explica el Dr. Gordon. \u201cEstos s\u00edntomas apuntan a la deshidrataci\u00f3n. Si no puede lograr que su hijo tome l\u00edquidos, llame a su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>En los casos m\u00e1s graves, los pacientes pueden requerir ox\u00edgeno de apoyo o intubaci\u00f3n (un tubo de respiraci\u00f3n insertado a trav\u00e9s de la boca hacia las v\u00edas respiratorias) con ventilaci\u00f3n mec\u00e1nica (una m\u00e1quina para ayudar con la respiraci\u00f3n).<\/p>\n<p>RSV puede progresar a infecciones m\u00e1s graves en poblaciones vulnerables, incluidos beb\u00e9s menores de 6 meses, adultos mayores y personas con trastornos autoinmunes. La bronquiolitis (una inflamaci\u00f3n de las v\u00edas respiratorias peque\u00f1as del pulm\u00f3n) y la neumon\u00eda (una infecci\u00f3n pulmonar) son las complicaciones m\u00e1s comunes.<\/p>\n<p>Los s\u00edntomas de la bronquiolitis en beb\u00e9s y ni\u00f1os incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respiraci\u00f3n r\u00e1pida<\/li>\n<li>Ensanchamiento de las fosas nasales<\/li>\n<li>Balanceo de la cabeza al respirar<\/li>\n<li>Gru\u00f1idos r\u00edtmicos durante la respiraci\u00f3n<\/li>\n<li>respiraci\u00f3n del vientre<\/li>\n<li>sibilancias<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1ndo debe llamar a su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Si sospecha que su hijo tiene RSV, es posible que desee llamar a su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEn la mayor\u00eda de los casos, su m\u00e9dico no realizar\u00e1 pruebas para confirmar una infecci\u00f3n por RSV porque la mayor\u00eda de los ni\u00f1os se recuperan f\u00e1cilmente y se trata de la misma manera que el resfriado com\u00fan: con descanso y muchos l\u00edquidos\u201d, dice el Dr. Gordon. \u201cSin embargo, los padres, abuelos y cuidadores deben estar atentos a los s\u00edntomas que indican que deben llamar a su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica de inmediato o considerar ir a la sala de emergencias.<\/p>\n<p>Esos s\u00edntomas incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indicaciones de bronquiolitis <em>(enumeradas anteriormente)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Sospecha de deshidrataci\u00f3n (menos de un pa\u00f1al mojado cada ocho horas)<\/li>\n<li>Pausas en la respiraci\u00f3n o dificultad para respirar<\/li>\n<li>Color gris o azul de la lengua, los labios o la piel.<\/li>\n<li>Disminuci\u00f3n significativa de la actividad y el estado de alerta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cEstos s\u00edntomas indican un problema grave y requieren atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica inmediata\u201d, dice el Dr. Gordon.<\/p>\n<p>Los sistemas de salud de todo el condado est\u00e1n viendo un aumento en los casos de RSV esta temporada. Si usted o su hijo experimentan s\u00edntomas, visite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/urgent-care-center\">Cooper Urgent Care<\/a> o comun\u00edquese con su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n primaria. Llame al <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) o <a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php\">haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> para programar una cita hoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common respiratory infection that can cause severe illness in young children. However, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are also at increased risk. 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