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Treatment

For mild cases of RSV infection, treatment is aimed at making the patient feel good. Treatment may include:

* A medication for fever and pain, for example, acetaminophen (Tylenol and others) or ibuprofen (Advil and others)
* Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration
* Bed rest
* A humidifier to soothe the throat and nose and possibly a cough
* Saline nose drops (saltwater)
* Bulb syringe to gently loosen the mucus that blocks the nose of the baby or child Read the rest of this entry »