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Posted: 3:55 PM Jan 14, 2009
What's Going Around
Illnesses Affecting Children
This is the peak time for the respiratory virus known as RSV.
Reporter: Tracy Madden
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This is the peak time for the respiratory virus known as RSV.

Doctor Bridgett Wilson in Papillion says RSV can trigger other things, like Bronchiolitis, a viral infection of the lungs. It's common in children two and under.

Symptoms develop two to three days after the first sign of what looks like a common cold. The infection can progress to rapid breathing, wheezing, and a worsening persistent cough.

See a doctor if you think your child has RSV or Bronchiolitis.

In Midtown, Doctor Amy Lacroix continues to treat many children with viral infections. This isn't pleasant, causing diarrhea, vomiting, and fever.

Doctor Lacroix says don't worry about children eating food until they've gone several hours without vomiting.

If the virus causes fever, parents might want to use Tylenol suppositories because medicine taken orally may not stay down.
If a child can't even keep fluids down, it's time to see a doctor.

In Northwest Omaha, Doctor Reema Nasr is seeing a lot of Mono.

Children should drink plenty of fluids, rest, and use an over the counter pain reliever to control fevers.

No gym class, contact sports, or heavy lifting. Mono can cause an enlarged liver or spleen, which can rupture.

Remember, Mono is very contagious during the fever phase.


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