RSV is causing thousands of infant deaths in India yearly, yet remains underdiagnosed. Experts stress the urgent need for ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, contagious virus that affects your respiratory system. It spreads easily and leads to cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose and cough. Most people ...

An RSV cough may sound wet because of mucus buildup. However, get medical attention if you’re wheezing, your cough sounds like a bark , or you’re experiencing difficulty breathing. These may ...

Common RSV symptoms in many people include "a runny nose, cough, sneezing and fever – basically mild cold-like symptoms that are mostly contained to the upper respiratory tract," says Dr. Alison ...

In theory, that might sound like the better option, but RSV should not be underestimated. A 2023 CDC study found that older adults were worse off (that is, more likely to go to the intensive care ...

Because RSV is a virus, and not a bacteria, antibiotics, unfortunately, will not help treat RSV. Babies under the age of one quite often will need some extra oxygen and even may be treated in the ...

Learn to recognize dangerous RSV symptoms in children beyond typical cold signs, including breathing changes, distinctive wheezing, and feeding difficulties.

Arnold: To summarize, it sounds like the RSV in the older adult has a course similar to influenza, and there is no treatment available except for supportive care at this time.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Is the Flu-Like Illness You Haven’t Heard About. Here’s what to look out for. By Korin Miller and Ashley Abramson. October 23, 2024. sestovic/Getty Images ...

A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. ... Where then, a bacterial infection can kind of say, 'Hey, this sounds like a good place to live.'" Mother's message to parents.

If it seems like you and everyone around you are getting sick this winter, you're not wrong. Experts say this is the worst flu season in the U.S. in more than a decade and cases are still trending up.

In theory, that might sound like the better option, but RSV should not be underestimated. A 2023 CDC study found that older adults were worse off (that is, more likely to go to the intensive care ...