RSV in Babies and Kids: Cough Sound, Symptoms, and Treatment

Bronchiolitis is common in kids under two, often linked to RSV. In this video, learn about symptoms, home care, and when to seek help.

0:48 What is bronchiolitis?
1:15 What is RSV?
1:40 Why does RSV commonly cause bronchiolitis?
2:06 What age is more concerning for bronchiolitis?
2:28 When is the usual season?
3:01 What are the typical clinical symptoms?
3:39 Signs of difficulty breathing
5:21 When do symptoms appear after exposure?
5:41 How is it spread?
5:52 When can they return to daycare or playdates?
6:21 How is bronchiolitis diagnosed?
7:42 What to monitor at home
9:05 What happens in ER/office if your child is there for bronchiolitis?
12:03 What sort of prescriptions are needed for bronchiolitis?
14:04 How to prevent transmission
15:23 Are there vaccines for RSV?
15:40 What is Synagis?

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****The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.****

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[BirthingBravelyandBeyond]

You informed us in such a comforting way. Thank you so much from a mama who gets anxiety when her littles are sick.

[MDMN]

I don't know how often you hear this, but you have a new dad watching this video! My daughter was just diagnosed with RSV last night! Thank you for the information!! My goodness this helps a lot! ❤🙏 God bless you!!

[KRICH]

Thank you for this video! My toddler went to bed wheezing and I watched this video in case she was worse the next morning. She woke up with the chest heaving, I could see her chest pulling at her notch, and she had the nose flaring. We ended up in the ER because her pediatrician didn’t have any immediate openings. Ended up having Bronchiolitis. Thank you for the great content ❤

[heyJMAMA]

Thank you for this video, it explains very well. I’m watching this at 5am in the hospital isolation room with my 3w2d newborn who is RSV positive and now fighting the bronchiolitis.

[MUDDULAMONKEY]

Thank you for these informative videos. Watching this at 3:00 am while holding my newborn who is going through rough cough and cold.

[quintinavideo]

Thank you so much!
Your video is packed with very helpful information. Watching this video will help me reduce fear and help my baby better.

[taleshiaholland]

This was very informational since my baby boy of 6months has RSV

[igoretti]

One of the most thorough explanation!!!

[Gardenwork-wizy]

Great video, very informative - thanks! Our daughter is almost 3 and has had RSV 2 times before. Both times she got very sick and ended up with respiratory distress. We’re hoping that this time around her airways has matured. As per the paediatrics last time we were admitted, we have started her on flixotide and ventolin, hoping this will also alleviate what’s to come. We’re only day 2, so are praying that it’s more manageable this time around!

[NikkiNikita]

I appreciate that you mentioned not being tested for rsv doesn't mean that the provider isn't doing a thorough job, but that it's more for hospital staffing to be aware. Of who has what

[ruthellb]

Thank you, for giving me some ease as my grandbaby has been diagnosed with RSV.

[mariizquierdo]

My grandson is 9 months, and he is gasping sometimes when he comes to my house, I told my daughter to check with the Doctor, and they told her is normal for babies and he will grew up from that.

[bibbitybobbityboo]

I’m watching all your videos just to be informed having a new baby is scary. Then school and I know we have to work but please parents keep ya kids home if they are sick. You will get others sick and when your kid goes back they may get sick again. Put ya kids and your health first.

[abikeolaleye]

Thank you so much for this detailed information. It's really helpful

[ruthejike]

Thanks alot for this infor. My 16month is having the symptoms right now.😢 On my way to the clinic

[gurphylock]

Thank you so much Dr Mona for this informative video on RSV. It covers so much and pitched just right. It’s reassuring and practical.

[samuelobasi]

Thank you! My two year old daughter has a habit of putting things in her mouth. She just developed a dry cough, slight fever and is having difficulty breathing.

[rainrains]

Thank you for this video, this was needed, this is the first time my almost 3 year old twins has EVER catched a Cold that resulted in a blocked nose and a very phlegmy cough so this mama is up morning hours searching for assurance that they are fine even thought their pediatrician is certain its just a bad case of the flu since my partner has the flu too

[abbeyw]

Thanks as always, Dr. Mona! I’ve found your content so helpful ❤️

[whizbang]

Very informative. Thank you for this wonderful explanation