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Duh...what is RSV
- Thread starter bmombtoo
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lovemygirl
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We had our daughter "vaccinated" when the shots were on trial in Canada. She never got RSV and is doing well today (6 yrs old)
PEP - Positive Expiratory Pressure is a form of physio that can replace clapping when your child is older. It is a breathing technic and we are happy with the results are daughter is showing with it.
I can't think of any other "codes" at the moment.
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We had our daughter "vaccinated" when the shots were on trial in Canada. She never got RSV and is doing well today (6 yrs old)
PEP - Positive Expiratory Pressure is a form of physio that can replace clapping when your child is older. It is a breathing technic and we are happy with the results are daughter is showing with it.
I can't think of any other "codes" at the moment.
RSV is more of a concern for babies as their develping lungs can have a real hard time during the course of the virus, many needing hospitalization. The RSV vaccinations are usually offered more for babies who are either premature or have immune issues like CF. It ususally presents much differently in toddlers and up as a cold/flu/cough type thing. My daughter had it and it was barely noticable (slight cough, tired, low fever), but when Ben got it at 9 months old it was horrible. He coughed so hard he stopped eating orally as he would vomit every feed. He lost weight quickly and I had to place an NG tube to try and keep him out of hospital. Amazingly, he didn't have much lung stuff with it, it was more weight loss and eating related for him. He had no lasting effects and recovered in 3 weeks time (12 days in hospital). I was told they develop some level of immunity to it and won't likely get it again. THe vaccinations aren't perfect and many babies can still get it even if vaccinated.
I would say your son may have already had it along the way and is not at risk at his age. I would ask to be sure but this is what I know from our experience.
Lots of CFer's have to have someone do chest physiotherapy or (CPT) either manually or via a vest. Ben wears of vest 1x daily which vibrates and pulses (using an air compressor) to loosen and keep his lungs clear. THis is often done as prevention even if your child doesn't present with lung issues. It kind of varies from clinic to clinic, but here is the US the vest is often started at 2 years of age.
Hope this helps...before you know it you'll be a pro;-)
Warmly,
Jody
I would say your son may have already had it along the way and is not at risk at his age. I would ask to be sure but this is what I know from our experience.
Lots of CFer's have to have someone do chest physiotherapy or (CPT) either manually or via a vest. Ben wears of vest 1x daily which vibrates and pulses (using an air compressor) to loosen and keep his lungs clear. THis is often done as prevention even if your child doesn't present with lung issues. It kind of varies from clinic to clinic, but here is the US the vest is often started at 2 years of age.
Hope this helps...before you know it you'll be a pro;-)
Warmly,
Jody