Learn About Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common and highly contagious virus that infects the respiratory tract of most children before their second birthday. For most babies and young children, the infection causes nothing more than a cold. For a small percentage, however; infection with the RSV virus can lead to serious problems, such as bronchiolitis, which is the inflammation of the small airways in the lungs, or pneumonia, which can become life-threatening.
RSV Symptoms
Cold-like symptoms of RSV infection, including cough and runny nose, usually last one to two weeks. If your baby is lethargic, breathing very rapidly or has a blue tint to the lips or fingernails, get medical attention immediately!
You should also call your baby’s doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- Difficulty breathing
- High fever
- Thick discharge from the nose
- Cough producing yellow, green, or gray mucus
- Unusual irritability or inactivity
- Refusal to breastfeed or bottle-feed
- Signs of dehydration, including lack of tears when crying; little or no urine in the diaper for six hours; cool, dry skin
The risk of severe infection is greatest for:
- Premature infants
- Children younger than 2 who were born with heart or lung disease
- Babies and young children whose immune systems are weakened due to illness or medical treatment
- Children under 8 to 10 weeks of life
RSV Treatment
Skyemed is an ACHC-certified pharmacy that can be a strong partner in your fight against pulmonary or lung disease. We assist you through each stage of therapy and optimize your specific drug regimen, to give you the best chance of achieving your intended treatment outcomes.
RSV Medication
Synagis
A prescription medication that is used to help prevent a serious lung disease caused by RSV in children at high risk for severe lung disease.
Skyemed, Your Partner Against RSV
Skyemed is an ACHC-certified pharmacy that can be a strong partner in your fight against pulmonary or lung disease disease. We assist you through each stage of therapy and optimize your specific drug regimen, to give you the best chance of achieving your intended treatment outcomes.
Here is just some of what we do:
- Verify and explain your insurance benefits
- Research financial assistance programs (and enroll if you qualify)
- Educate you on your disease and train you in self-care
- Provide expert side effect management consultations
- Offer on-call pharmacist services
- Same-day or overnight prescription delivery (subject to conditions)
- Remind you about refill and drug compliance policies
Financial Assistance
Managing a disease can threaten not just your physical well-being, but your financial life. Learn how we can help ease the burden.
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Pompano Beach, FL 33062
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