We saw Kalista's pediatrician yesterday for her follow-up visit from our trip to the ER. Her lungs sound clear and her oxygen saturation is good, so there is no need to admit her to Children's at this point. From talking to Dr. Berent, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a one of those illnesses that vary so greatly in how it affects kids. Some kids kick it in one day, some a week, and some get admitted to the hospital. We asked some questions and found out there is no vaccine/immunization shot yet, but there is a shot of antibodies called Synagis to prevent RSV and it is a mighty expensive one at that...something like $1000 per a vial. Ouch! So if you are reading this and want to retire early....develop that vaccine!
Kalista is doing much better today, but her cough is still a little chunky sounding. We added in some sauna treatments in our bathroom yesterday and it made a world of difference. So... we hope this helps get rid of all the junk that is stuck in her chest today. Kalista got the deluxe spa treatment while she sat in her tub and we steamed up the room. She even got bubble blowing and a massage...what a lucky gal!
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