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[quote=Anonymous]It's always ok to reach out to your pediatrician, and I don't want to provide medical advice but generally unless she is having trouble breathing I don't think there is a reason to take her in. Until recently they often didn't even test for RSV because it doesn't make a big difference in the treatment for routine respiratory things (if it escalates then they would test). So even if you went in, if the test came back positive for RSV, but her symptoms remained that she has a cough but is eating well, has no fever, sleep a little off, they will tell you exactly what they would tell you now - rest, time, tylenol/ibuprofen if fever comes and she seems uncomfortable). My son had RSV at 4 months and we did have a couple urgent care visits but it was because he was lethargic, breathing getting labored.

Definitely do not hesitate if you notice any impacts to breathing (very fast included, or wheezing), but if that is fine there isn't really anything else they can do. But if breathing gets impacted they may give a nebulizer.[/quote]

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