Resumen
What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
RSV is a highly contagious virus that affects the lungs and respiratory tract. Though anyone can contract RSV, babies (especially the premature), older adults, and those with a weakened immune system (immunocompromised) are most likely to progress to a severe infection.
How common is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
It is estimated that nearly all children in the United States will contract a form of RSV by age 2. Each year, an estimated 58.000-80.000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized for RSV in the U.S. alone. Though not all cases result in hospitalization, mild RSV symptoms can progress to severe in less than a week. RSV is spread by infected droplets entering the eyes, nose, or mouth from coughing and sneezing or touching surfaces. RSV season is considered to be during the fall and winter months (November to March), but this can vary based on location.
Questions regarding your Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
You can reach the Accredo Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) care team between 8am to 11pm Monday through Friday and Saturday 8am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time.
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Síntomas
What are the symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
Symptoms of RSV can vary based on age and severity.
Mild symptoms often mimic a cold and may include:
- Tos seca
- Low-grade fever
- Sore throat
- Estornudos
- Headache
- Runny nose
More severe symptoms present when the infection has spread to the lower respiratory tract and can include:
- Severe cough
- Fiebre
- Wheezing: a high-pitch sound often heard upon exhalation
- Rapid or difficult breathing
- Bluish color of the skin (known as cyanosis)
Infants are often the most severely impacted by RSV, and their symptoms can include:
- Tos
- Short, shallow, and rapid breathing
- Difficulty breathing with chest muscles and skin pulling inward with each breath
- irritabilidad.
- Mala alimentación
- Unusual tiredness
How is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) diagnosed?
RSV is typically diagnosed based on physical exam, symptoms, and time of year when the issues present. Though not always needed, blood tests, chest x-rays, mouth/nasal swab tests, and pulse oximetry tests can be performed to confirm diagnosis, rule out other conditions, or determine severity.
Medicamentos
Virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV)
The following specialty medications are available at Accredo, a specialty pharmacy for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Financiación de su atención
Es posible que haya coordinación de asistencia financiera disponible para ayudar con los costos de sus medicamentos, incluidos programas de los fabricantes y programas comunitarios. Los representantes de Accredo están disponibles para ayudarlo a encontrar un programa que funcione para usted.
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Orientación financiera
Los medicamentos de especialidad que salvan vidas pueden ser costosos. Conozca en este video cómo los equipos Accredo ayudan a las personas a encontrar formas de costear el medicamento que necesitan para sobrevivir.
Encuentre apoyo
There are many organizations that support research and advocacy for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Consulte a continuación algunas de estas organizaciones.
Virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV)
Organizaciones gubernamentales
Conozca al equipo
Accredo’s Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) care team is dedicated to serving you and we understand the complexity of your condition. Nuestros médicos clínicos con formación especializada están disponibles las 24 horas al día, los siete días de la semana, para responder cualquier pregunta.
Por qué lo hacemos
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