RSV Testing In Westmont, IL

The CDC lists these symptoms, which usually appear 4 to 6 days after infection and often come in stages, not all at once:

• Runny nose and congestion
• Decreased appetite
• Coughing and sneezing
• Fever
• Wheezing

Very young infants may only show irritability, less activity and breathing difficulties.

Per the CDC and MedlinePlus, RSV is more likely to be serious for:

• Infants, especially premature babies, and some young children
• Adults 65 and older
• People with chronic heart or lung disease, such as COPD or asthma
• People with weakened immune systems

Nearly all children have had RSV by age 2. Vaccines are available for some older adults and during pregnancy, and preventive shots exist for infants. Ask your doctor what fits your family.

Your clinician reviews symptoms, listens to the lungs and checks breathing. A nasal swab can test for RSV. Because symptoms overlap, we can also test for flu or COVID-19. If pneumonia is a concern, a chest X-ray is available at our main clinic on Cass Ave.

The CDC says antiviral medicine is not routinely recommended for RSV. Care focuses on comfort: fever and pain relief, plenty of fluids and rest. We explain what to watch for at home. The CDC advises staying home until you have been fever-free for 24 hours without fever medicine and symptoms are improving.

Get emergency care right away for:

• Fast, hard or labored breathing, or the skin pulling in around the ribs
• Pauses in breathing, or lips, face or nail beds that look gray or blue
• Signs of dehydration, such as very few wet diapers or no tears
• A baby who is very sleepy, limp or hard to wake

Related services:

• Kids urgent visits
• Pediatric urgent care
• Immunizations

Families visit us from Downers Grove, IL, Clarendon Hills, IL, Western Springs, IL, La Grange, IL and Darien, IL. Western Springs is about 4 miles east of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line). Both Westmont, IL locations are open Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM and Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM.

We accept most major plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, BCBS Medicaid Community, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Meridian and CountyCare. Call (630) 324-6825 to confirm coverage. See our cost and insurance page, or review our self-pay urgent care services, with flat upfront pricing and general visits from $125.

How is RSV tested?

With a swab of nasal fluid that is tested for the virus.

How long is someone with RSV contagious?

MedlinePlus says people are usually contagious for 3 to 8 days. People with weak immune systems can spread it longer.

Is there a treatment for RSV?

There is no routine antiviral. Care focuses on fluids, fever relief and watching breathing.

Do I need an appointment?

No. Walk in or check in online.