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what is rsv?
viral infection of the bronchioles
what do kids with rsv have a lot of?
thick gooey mucus
what are some clinical manifestations of bronchiolitis?
rhinorrhea
sneezing
cough
low-grade fever
wheezing
tachypnea
retractions
grunting
nasal flaring
how is rsv diagnosed?
nasopharyngeal swab
chest x ray
what does management of rsv involves lots of?
suctioning (airway clearance)
fluids
humidified oxygen
how can rsv be prevented?
synagis
abrysvo
what is synagis?
monthly monoclonal antibody injection for high risk infants
what is abrysvo?
maternal rsv vaccination given at 32-36 weeks that protects infants up to 6 months