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What To Do For RSV Bronchitis Infection?

Mom has had a horrible virus infection RSV bronchitis was hospitalized now is soooo hoarse can barely talk doc suggests voice rest and it should get better her cough was non stop last week now gone down quite a bit minis 87 on abx ice chips I suggested for throat comfort please advise
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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Hello..Welcome to HCM..

I am Dr Jigar(ID specialist).

First of all it is important that this diagnosis is confimed and there is no secondary superimposed infection. For this test on secretions collected by bronchoscopy is advisable.

RSV infection is not common in adults but chances increase in patients having decreased immunity and respiratory problems. So all these conditions should be ruled out by appropriate tests.

For this infection early administration of ribavirin will lead to rapid recovery. Otherwise it is self limiting illness and symptomatic treatment is the main target.

I hope this will help you. Wish you a good health.

Regards.
Dr Jigar.
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What To Do For RSV Bronchitis Infection?

Hello..Welcome to HCM.. I am Dr Jigar(ID specialist). First of all it is important that this diagnosis is confimed and there is no secondary superimposed infection. For this test on secretions collected by bronchoscopy is advisable. RSV infection is not common in adults but chances increase in patients having decreased immunity and respiratory problems. So all these conditions should be ruled out by appropriate tests. For this infection early administration of ribavirin will lead to rapid recovery. Otherwise it is self limiting illness and symptomatic treatment is the main target. I hope this will help you. Wish you a good health. Regards. Dr Jigar.