RSV Holistic Tips

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, causes mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older children. In young babies it can lead to serious effects, including pneumonia and severe breathing problems. 

Since RSV is a virus, antibiotics will not work, but there are many supportive tools to use. These can also work well for croup!

Infants 6+ months- Birthsong Botanicals Children’s Respiratory Support

  • 1 dropper per 5 pounds of body weight 1-5x/day as needed.

  • Ingredients- Organic Elderberry Fruit, Organic Wild Cherry Bark, Organic Oregon Grape Root, Organic Thyme Leaf, Organic Rose Hips Fruit, Vegetable Glycerine, and Deionized Water. 

Homeopathy can be a powerful tool for RSV. Safe to use in babies and pregnancy. Here are some key items for cough.

  • Antimonium Tartaricum- coughs associated with mucus that the individual is unable to cough up easily. wet or productive coughs associated with weakness. coughs associated with pale face or even a bluish color. Coughs with great sleepiness.

  • Spongia Toasta- dry, croupy coughs. Cough is better when sucking on cough drops. Cough improves with warm food and drinks.

  • Drosera- Relieves spasmodic dry cough worsened at night and by heat.

Nebulizing can be a great tool for lung involvement. Sometimes nebbing saline can be very soothing to the throat and lungs. There are many great options when it comes to nebulizing and I have a nebulizing guide covering it!

Earthley Cough-B-Gone in 6 mo+ for cough support.

  • Kids:

    • Ages 6 months – 6 years: 5 – 10 drops

    • Ages 6 – 12 years: 10 – 20 drops

    • Ages 13+: 20 drops

    Kids’ formula may be used if needed for babies from 6 mo+; 1 – 2 drops is enough. Taken orally. Can be added to tea, juice, or smoothie if that is preferred. If the first dose is not effective, more can be given after 15 – 20 minutes. Can be taken every 4 hours or as needed.

*Not medical advice, please consult with your healthcare provider.

Tara Woodland