2023-09-19 05:59:30
RSV In an outbreak, elderly people must be careful. Dr. Manoon raises the case to warn the elderly of bronchitis-pneumonia. It is thought that the infection came from a grandchild. Emphasize that the older you are and the more congenital diseases you are at risk of becoming seriously ill.
RSV Today, 19 September 2023, Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, a physician specializing in respiratory system diseases and intensive care patients. Has posted on Facebook Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong FC warns to be careful about the RSV virus that is spreading heavily during this period. In the case of a 74-year-old female patient, she had a fever, cough, cloudy white sputum, and had been tired for 5 days. She had asthma. There were 2 grandchildren in the house, ages 4 and 1, who had a cold and cough. Both grandchildren are feeling better. Many of my grandchildren’s friends who had a cold went to get tested. The doctor said that he was infected with RSV and came to see the doctor on September 1, 2023.
Physical examination, no fever. Oxygen level measured at 95%. Lungs were auscultated with screeching sounds on both sides. Lung x-ray showed white patches on the lower right lung (see picture). Nose test was sent for testing for COVID-19 virus, influenza, and RSV, a virus which is currently Currently spreading, RSV infection has been found.
Diagnosis of bronchitis and pneumonia caused by RSV, given steroids, bronchodilators, and antibiotics to take and spray at home for 1 week. Follow up for 2 weeks. The patient is better, no fever, no cough, no longer tired. Lung auscultation is normal. Lung x-rays are almost normal. (See picture)
There has been an outbreak of the RSV virus in young children under 5 years of age recently. Most children recover quickly. There is no cure for RSV infection. Treat according to symptoms. Elderly people and people with chronic diseases. Infection with RSV from young children in the home Some people may be seriously ill to the point of being admitted to the hospital, having difficulty breathing, having a blocked airway and making wheezing noises. has pneumonia like this patient In the near future there will be a new vaccine against RSV for people aged 60 years and over, produced by Pfizer and GSK.
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Thank you for the information from Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong FC.
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