{"id":38433,"date":"2025-10-13T07:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T07:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=38433"},"modified":"2025-11-05T17:51:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T17:51:53","slug":"rsv-what-to-know-new-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/rsv-what-to-know-new-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"RSV: New treatment explained &#038; humidifiers for nighttime symptom relief","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As families celebrate (and students bemoan) fall\u2019s return to school, another familiar phenomenon is just around the corner: cold and flu season.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how you can prevent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/health-issues\/conditions\/chest-lungs\/Pages\/RSV-When-Its-More-Than-Just-a-Cold.aspx?_gl=1*izr3si*_ga*MTk1OTU2NDE5Ny4xNzUzODE0Nzk1*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3NTk1MjczOTUkbzI3JGcwJHQxNzU5NTI3Mzk1JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..\">respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)<\/a>, the number-one reason <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/blog\/infant-hospitalized-twice-rsv\">babies under 1 year old are hospitalized<\/a> every year. If your kids do fall ill with RSV (a safe bet by age 2), don\u2019t fret, as there are several ways to help them feel more comfortable during their recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Every day, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marybridge.org\/services\/pulmonary-care\/\">pulmonologists<\/a> at Mary Bridge Children\u2019s help families breathe easier with diagnostics and support for chronic conditions, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marybridge.org\/services\/pulmonary-care\/living-with-and-treating-asthma\/\">asthma<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marybridge.org\/services\/pulmonary-care\/cystic-fibrosis\/\">cystic fibrosis<\/a>. These airway experts examine children\u2019s lung function, testing how much air they\u2019re able to move in and out, and how quickly. They listen for the sounds of wheezing and crackling, which can signal lung abnormalities.<\/p>\n<p>With a little of their expertise, sick kids, families and caregivers can breathe easier, too, and get better rest while recuperating at home.<\/p>\n<h2>What is RSV?<\/h2>\n<p>Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a contagious viral infection that affects almost all children before they turn 2 years old. The virus spreads through infected saliva, mucus or nasal discharge and mimics cold symptoms at onset.<\/p>\n<p>The course of illness can last one to two weeks, with common cold symptoms generally peaking between day three to five. They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Runny nose<\/li>\n<li>Coughing<\/li>\n<li>Sneezing<\/li>\n<li>Poor appetite<\/li>\n<li>Fever (temperature of 100.4 or higher)<\/li>\n<li>Wheezing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While most children clear the virus on their own, some can become very sick with RSV. Infections can move deeper into the chest and lungs to cause bronchiolitis or pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p>Jump to <a href=\"#RSV_See_Doctor\"><strong>Know when to see a doctor<\/strong><\/a> to check for serious symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2>RSV immunization for babies &amp; high-risk children<\/h2>\n<p>RSV vaccinations have proven up to 90 percent effective in preventing babies from being hospitalized with RSV.<\/p>\n<p>In June 2025, <strong>clesrovimab<\/strong> \u2014 a more effective protection for infants under 8 months \u2014 was added to <strong>nirsevimab<\/strong>, which first became available in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Both options replace palivizumab \u2014 the American Academy of Pediatrics\u2019 (AAP) prior, short-acting recommendation, which had been designated for high-risk infants only.<\/p>\n<p>While not technically vaccines, the current recommendations for RSV (clesrovimab and nirsevimab) are both antibody treatments that are often grouped with vaccines due to their preventive role.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s great news to have multiple options, but it\u2019s still important to ask your pediatrician which option will best protect your child:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The earliest option vaccinates <strong>pregnant moms<\/strong> who share RSV immunity with their developing baby. This <strong>maternal vaccine<\/strong> is given from September through January to moms at 32-36 weeks whose due date falls within RSV season.<\/li>\n<li>The second option provides protection to <strong>infants born during RSV season <\/strong>(October through April) to moms who <strong>didn\u2019t<\/strong> get the maternal vaccine. It is usually administered shortly after birth. Both <strong>clesrovimab<\/strong> or <strong>nirsevimab<\/strong> are safe for newborns.<\/li>\n<li>Children <strong>between 8-19 months <\/strong>who have<strong> high risk of severe RSV infections<\/strong> and are entering their second RSV season (October through April) should receive <strong>nirsevimab<\/strong>, as the new option (<strong>clesrovimab<\/strong>) is not suited for this age group.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How to treat respiratory symptoms at home<\/h2>\n<p>For colds, flu and RSV, no medicines will eliminate the viruses \u2014 but there are ways to help your child feel better as their body fights off the infection:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rest and hydrate.\u00a0<\/strong>Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated; watch for signs of dehydration in young children, which can include dry lips and mouth, crying without tears and infrequent urination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try honey.<\/strong>\u00a0Mix honey with warm liquids to ease coughing (<strong>but do not give honey to children under the age of 1<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clear congestion<\/strong> with a \u201csnot sucker,\u201d or bulb syringe, and saline drops. This can relieve pressure for younger children who have difficulty blowing their nose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a humidifier.<\/strong> A cool-mist humidifier or steamy baths can help relieve cough symptoms and thin mucus (<strong>but do not use vaporizers, as they pose burn risks<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How humidifiers can help cold symptoms for better sleep during RSV season<\/h2>\n<p>Cool-mist humidifiers are a common tool recommended by pulmonologists to soothe irritated airways and loosen hard-to-reach congestion.<\/p>\n<p>They work by circulating moist air, which can make coughs more productive and shrink swollen nasal passages. The heavy water droplets released by humidifiers dampen and push airborne particles to the ground, removing potential irritants for those with allergies, cystic fibrosis or reduced lung function.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing and using a humidifier, remember they are not all made (or maintained) the same:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep it cool. <\/strong>The <strong>cool-mist<\/strong> variety are the safest option for families, so stay away from warm-mist vaporizers, which can cause burns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use distilled water.<\/strong> Cool-mist humidifiers don\u2019t boil water, so they should be used with distilled water to avoid bacteria and mold.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t pass 50 percent humidity.<\/strong> Higher levels of moisture can promote unwelcome biological organisms to grow in your home. If you see water condensation inside your windows or notice dampness around the humidifier, lower the output setting or reduce use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dump tanks after use.<\/strong> Water left in the unit for extended periods of time increases the chances of contamination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remember to clean the humidifier. <\/strong>Regular cleanings following the manufacturer\u2019s instructions are important to ensure the humidifier spreads clean water and not germs. Once or twice a week, disassemble the unit\u2019s internal parts, scrub or remove scale, and finish with an antibacterial wipe-down. Reassemble with clean hands and wait to refill the tank until use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Know when to see a doctor<\/h2>\n<p id=\"RSV_See_Doctor\">You know your child best. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marybridge.org\/providers\/andrea-donalty\/\">Andrea Donalty, MD<\/a>, is primary care medical director for Mary Bridge Children\u2019s who routinely sees children with RSV as a pediatrician at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marybridge.org\/locations\/mary-bridge-childrens-pediatrics-union-avenue\/\">Mary Bridge Children\u2019s Pediatrics &#8211; Union Avenue<\/a>. She always advises parents to trust themselves when it comes to questioning whether a child needs medical attention.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThose parental instincts kick in,\u00a0and more times than not, they\u2019re correct,\u201d says Andrea. \u201cNever hesitate to call your pediatrician for advice, and always be on the alert if your child shows signs of advanced illness.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Watch how your baby inhales.<\/strong> Are they using their abdomen muscles to breathe? These extra-effort muscles <strong>suck their chest in underneath their ribs<\/strong> and form a <strong>V-shaped depression<\/strong> above their collarbone; both are <strong>reliable signs of RSV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Get your child seen by a doctor or other health care provider when this and\/or other advanced illness symptoms are present:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Breathing trouble: <\/strong>Rapid breaths; stomach breathing or grunting while breathing; flaring nostrils; blue lips or skin; difficulty breathing and drinking simultaneously; lethargy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dehydration: <\/strong>Decrease in wet diapers, urine output; dry mouth; lethargy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and secondary infections: <\/strong>Complaints of pain in ears, chest or sinuses; symptoms of ear infection or pneumonia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Test your knowledge of RSV symptoms, causes &amp; prevention<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/health-issues\/conditions\/chest-lungs\/Pages\/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus-symptoms-causes-and-treatment.aspx\">Check your RSV understanding with this interactive quiz<\/a> from the AAP.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As families celebrate (and students bemoan) fall\u2019s return to school, another familiar phenomenon is just around the corner: cold and flu season. 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