RSV symptoms make it difficult to distinguish it from the common cold or other respiratory viruses like ... during breathing and skin turning purple or blue due to lack of oxygen. RSV does not ...

Respiratory syncytial virus is a common, highly contagious illness that often causes mild upper respiratory symptoms, akin to a cold. In babies, particularly those with tiny airways, RSV can cause the ...

Says a pediatric infectious disease physician, “Our expectation is that we’re going to have several more weeks yet of a lot ...

It looks like this ... virus (RSV). After all, both viruses cause respiratory illnesses and have similar symptoms such as coughing, and runny nose. Also, infections caused by these viruses are quite ...

Although RSV often presents initially with common cold-like symptoms ... or worsening breathing should be checked by a GP. “If a baby’s skin looks blue or they seem to be gasping for air ...

A vaccination programme introduced to protect babies and older adults against a dangerous respiratory disease has cut hospital stays for older people. The RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) jab was ...

While RSV typically causes a mild, cold-like illness, it can also lead to ... Wheezing — a high-pitched noise that's usually heard on breathing out (exhaling) Rapid breathing or difficulty ...

Sneezing, fever, chills, vomiting, coughing — it’s not just one virus wreaking havoc this winter; it’s a combination of four major illnesses.