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RSV pneumonia

呼吸内科

Common symptoms

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The pathology of disease

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pneumonia mainly affects bronchioles; sudden wheezing and obstructive emphysema; <2 years, especially <6 months. Symptomatic/antiviral; antibiotics if bacterial.

Common Symptoms

Nasal flaring; dyspnea; nasal congestion; fever with cough; wheezing

Causes

RSV (paramyxovirus); most common pediatric viral pneumonia; 48% viral pneumonia/58% bronchiolitis in Beijing; 31.4% in Guangzhou; 20-25% infant pneumonia in US.

Treatment

Supportive; ribavirin; antibiotics if bacterial

Prevention

Hygiene; palivizumab for high-risk.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the pediatrics department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.