Re: RSV, fever, hydration - A

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Remember that a baby is a just smaller version of a toddler so no need to think differently other than as suggested to be very mindful of the rapid decline in hydration staus. However, this will not be a problem as long as there is no diarrhea or vomiting and the child is getting in fluid.

The WHO electrolyte formula works (I don't have the formula at home) if he is not drinking. Use oral drop dose (eyedropper) or via an enema if necessary. Once you use the Unda numbers you will find he will be drinking within 4 hours.

And then treat as any other infection.

Unda 2, 5, 15, 37 6-8 times a day (apply externally will work -or internally)

gammadyn Cu 1 amp a day (give 1/3 amp tid

warming socks

tepid bath as needed for fever (as long as you can get fluids in try to convince the parents to keep the fever at 101° - 102°F). This will allow the child to respond within 24-36 hours and not the 2 weeks suggested by the hospital. Even if the child needs an IV for hydration, keep up with this program.

I have seen these kids respond very quickly.

Dick Thom

Beaverton, OR (very soon to be Portland as my office is moving downtown)

cancer, endocrinology, Business of Health

Hi All-

     Say you're trying to keep a 2.5 mo. old with RSV hydrated but he barely drinks and you're keeping his fever down by putting him in a tepid bath. Is there a formula of minerals to put in with baby's water to help keep him hydrated?...     Say you're trying to keep a 2.5

     I have not seen the patient yet.  I know RSV in baby can often be long and arduous and involve trips to the hospital for IV rehydration. I know with proper support and homeopathic treatment the duration of the illness can be shorter, and I've never managed RSV in a baby this small, but they were sent home by their medical doctor being told there is no treatment, make sure he sleeps upright, give him tylenol for his fever, it will likely last two weeks and include hospitalization.

    So, let me know what you think.

Thanks

- Picard ND

 North field, RI

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