概述
What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
RSV is a highly contagious virus that affects the lungs and respiratory tract. Though anyone can contract RSV, babies (especially the premature), older adults, and those with a weakened immune system (immunocompromised) are most likely to progress to a severe infection.
How common is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
It is estimated that nearly all children in the United States will contract a form of RSV by age 2. Each year, an estimated 58,000-80,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized for RSV in the U.S. alone. Though not all cases result in hospitalization, mild RSV symptoms can progress to severe in less than a week. RSV is spread by infected droplets entering the eyes, nose, or mouth from coughing and sneezing or touching surfaces. RSV season is considered to be during the fall and winter months (November to March), but this can vary based on location.
Questions regarding your Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
You can reach the Accredo Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) care team between 8am to 11pm Monday through Friday and Saturday 8am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time.
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症状
What are the symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
Symptoms of RSV can vary based on age and severity.
Mild symptoms often mimic a cold and may include:
- 干咳
- Low-grade fever
- Sore throat
- 打喷嚏
- Headache
- Runny nose
More severe symptoms present when the infection has spread to the lower respiratory tract and can include:
- Severe cough
- 发热
- Wheezing: a high-pitch sound often heard upon exhalation
- Rapid or difficult breathing
- Bluish color of the skin (known as cyanosis)
Infants are often the most severely impacted by RSV, and their symptoms can include:
- 咳嗽
- Short, shallow, and rapid breathing
- Difficulty breathing with chest muscles and skin pulling inward with each breath
- 易怒
- Poor feeding
- Unusual tiredness
How is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) diagnosed?
RSV is typically diagnosed based on physical exam, symptoms, and time of year when the issues present. Though not always needed, blood tests, chest x-rays, mouth/nasal swab tests, and pulse oximetry tests can be performed to confirm diagnosis, rule out other conditions, or determine severity.
药品
呼吸道合胞体病毒 (RSV)
The following specialty medications are available at Accredo, a specialty pharmacy for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
节约护理费用
您还可获得经济援助协调服务，以承担您的部分药品费用，包括生产商和社区计划。Accredo 代表可以帮助您找到适合您的计划。
| 药品 | 经济援助计划联系信息 |
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| SYNAGIS CONNECT® |
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财政指导
急救性质的特殊药品很昂贵。通过此视频，了解 Accredo 团队如何帮助个人找到可以负担他们救命药品费用的方式。
查找支持
There are many organizations that support research and advocacy for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). 下面是其中部分组织。
呼吸道合胞体病毒 (RSV)
政府组织
团队介绍
Accredo’s Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) care team is dedicated to serving you and we understand the complexity of your condition. 我们的特殊培训临床医师每周 7 天、每天 24 小时为您提供服务，以回答您的任何问题。
我们为什么要这样做
Accredo 为慢性和复杂病症患者提供支持，并帮助他们过上最好的生活。请观看我们的视频，了解我们为什么为患者尽心尽力。