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What medication do they use to treat RSV?
There are currently only two drugs approved for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Palivizumab is a monoclonal antibody for the prevention of RSV in high-risk children and ribavirin is approved for treatment of severe RSV disease, however its effectiveness in improving outcomes is questionable.
How do you treat RSV?
RSV TreatmentsRemove sticky nasal fluids with a bulb syringe and saline drops.Use a cool-mist vaporizer to keep the air moist and make breathing easier.Give your little one fluids in small amounts throughout the day.Use non-aspirin fever-reducers such as acetaminophen.
Is RSV worse than Covid?
So far, the new coronavirus appears to be more dangerous for adults, especially older ones. RSV is riskier for young children, but it can also be serious for older people and those who have other health problems.
What is the fastest way to cure RSV?
Most RSV infections go away on their own in a week or two. There is no specific treatment for RSV infection, though researchers are working to develop vaccines and antivirals (medicines that fight viruses).