Patients who are diagnosed with severe cases of RSV who have trouble breathing or are severely dehydrated may need to stay in the hospital to receive treatment. The most common hospital treatments include IV fluids and humidified oxygen, and ventilation to control breathing. In most cases, hospitalization is needed for a few days.

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