Respiratory syncytial virus infection can lead to cough, sputum, wheezing and other symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, there is no specific treatment, clinical treatment is based on general supportive therapy, symptomatic treatment and antiviral therapy.
1. General supportive treatment: take bed rest and avoid overwork. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and replenish enough water and electrolytes. Pay attention to the hygiene of nose, throat and mouth.
2. Symptomatic treatment: for those with high fever, ibuprofen can be used to lower the temperature and combine with physical cooling; for those with cough and phlegm, coughing and asthma medicines can be given, such as terbutaline, etc., in order to ensure that the airway is open; for those with severe headache, acetaminophen can be taken orally to relieve the pain. For severe nasal congestion, 1% ephedrine drops can be used.
3. Antiviral treatment: Ribavirin and interferon can be effective antiviral treatment. Early application of interferon or nebulized inhalation of ribavirin for antiviral treatment can alleviate the symptoms of runny nose and nasal congestion, etc. It should be noted that pregnant women are forbidden to use ribavirin. It should be noted that ribavirin is contraindicated in pregnant women.
When symptoms such as fever, headache, nasal congestion and runny nose occur, respiratory syncytial virus infection is suspected, and you should consult a doctor promptly and use medication under the doctor’s guidance for treatment.