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symptoms of a respiratory sensational

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virus or RSV infection usually appear 2

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to 8 days after contact with an

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infected person dr . Green . Can you

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tell us what these symptoms are ?

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Certainly ? Doctor Connelly . Most

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Children experience symptoms similar to

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the common cold , such as low grade

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fever , cough congestion ,

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sneezing , runny nose

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fussiness and poor feeding for some

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Children . And RSV infection can move

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into the lower respiratory tract and

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cause bronchiolitis , which is

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inflammation of the bronchi alS , or

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pneumonia , which is infection of the

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lungs . If the infection reaches the

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lower respiratory tract symptoms may

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include cold symptoms , plus fast

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breathing , flaring up the nostrils ,

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head bobbing with breathing , rhythmic

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grunting during breathing , belly ,

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breathing intercostal retractions ,

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which is when the skin above or below

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the ribs , sucks in with each breath

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and wheezing . Call your child provider

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right away . If you notice these

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symptoms of bronchiolitis or pneumonia ,

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Other signs of serious complications

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include symptoms of dehydration ,

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pauses or difficulty breathing , bluish

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tongue , lips or skin and significantly

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decreased activity and alertness . If

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RSV symptoms do not improve after seven

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days , or if your child has a fever

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over 104°F. . Contact your child's

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provider . Children younger than three

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months should be seen by a provider if

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they have a fever over

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100.4°F. .