Which statement accurately reflects RSV treatment options as described?

Which statement accurately reflects RSV treatment options as described?

• A. Vaccination is not used in RSV management
• B. Antivirals are not used in RSV management
• C. Steroids are the primary therapy
• D. Saline drops and encourage fluids are part of RSV management

Answer: (D)

RSV management is primarily supportive care focused on relieving symptoms and preventing dehydration. Saline drops help clear nasal secretions and improve breathing in congested infants, and encouraging fluids protects against dehydration from fever and increased work of breathing. This combination represents the typical, non-pharmacologic approach used for most RSV cases. Vaccination is a preventive measure to reduce risk of severe disease rather than a treatment once infection occurs, so it isn’t part of treating an active RSV infection. Antivirals like ribavirin are not routinely used for typical RSV cases and are reserved for specific high-risk or severely ill patients. Steroids have not shown consistent benefit as a standard therapy for RSV.

RSV management is primarily supportive care focused on relieving symptoms and preventing dehydration. Saline drops help clear nasal secretions and improve breathing in congested infants, and encouraging fluids protects against dehydration from fever and increased work of breathing. This combination represents the typical, non-pharmacologic approach used for most RSV cases.

Vaccination is a preventive measure to reduce risk of severe disease rather than a treatment once infection occurs, so it isn’t part of treating an active RSV infection. Antivirals like ribavirin are not routinely used for typical RSV cases and are reserved for specific high-risk or severely ill patients. Steroids have not shown consistent benefit as a standard therapy for RSV.