How to treat a child with RSV safely at home — and when to call the doctor

OPB – Crystal Ligori and Lillian Mongeau Hughes

Pediatric intensive care beds in Oregon are nearly full with young patients who are struggling to breathe. That’s because there’s an unprecedented surge in RSV, a respiratory illness that primarily affects young children and infants. But while it sounds scary, most kids who get RSV won’t need hospital care. And even for those that do, there’s a variety of treatment options available.

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