It’s Flu and RSV Season - Know the Signs, Treatments and Durable Medical Equipment Available

The flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are both contagious respiratory illnesses, prevalent in the winter months that can cause similar symptoms, making them difficult to decipher.

Symptoms are as follows:

• Fever

• Cough

• Shortness of breath

• Muscle aches

• Chills and sweats

• Headache

• Tiredness

• Runny or stuffy nose

• Vomiting and diarrhea in children

Often, these conditions are treated with rest, fluids to prevent dehydration, over-the-counter fever reducers, nasal saline drops, humidifiers, biologic therapy, antibiotics and oxygen therapy or ventilator breathing machines in severe cases.

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties offers HyVIta IV Vitamin and Hydration Therapy to help prevent these illnesses, and to help treat them. Made with a combination of vitamins and minerals aimed at improving hydration and homeostasis, all HyVIta IV Vitamin and Hydration Therapy replenishes the body and may help to reduce many of the symptoms associated with these conditions.

If you or your child has a severe case of the flu or RSV, talk to your physician. Daily, we work with physicians to provide a variety of durable oxygen medical equipment including nebulizers, which aid with breathing related difficulty. Our respiratory therapists will also help you find any additional equipment you may need to make you comfortable while either illness runs its course.

This flu and RSV season, you can depend on Healthcare Medical Infusion Specialties to fulfill your hydration and DME needs!

About Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties

Trusted for two decades by patients, hospital systems, and health care institutions statewide, Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties is Mississippi’s leading and most comprehensive provider of infusion services, nutritional and immunity IV therapy, and durable medical equipment for adults and children.