2023年9月19日 · In healthy adults, symptoms of both viruses are generally mild and include a runny nose, headache, sore throat or a low-grade fever. So how can you tell whether you have a cold or RSV? Here are 3 signs to look for.

2023年10月4日 · In adults and older, healthy children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) symptoms are mild and typically mimic the common cold. Self-care measures are usually all that's needed to relieve any discomfort.

2023年9月19日 · For most healthy adults, RSV feels like a common cold. Symptoms like runny nose, cough, low fever, sneezing and sore throat can be annoying to deal with. But they’re typically mild and only last a week or two. Most people are able to manage mild RSV symptoms at home with rest, fluids and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Certain people have a ...

2023年9月19日 · For most people, the cold-like symptoms of RSV are mild. They include a stuffy or runny nose, cough, and low fever. But for adults at high risk, including people 65 and older, and those with heart or lung issues, RSV can become a life-threatening condition.

2023年9月21日 · Once infected with RSV, a person can experience one of several outcomes based on their age and underlying health, ranging from asymptomatic cases to severe sickness. Otherwise healthy younger adults typically experience symptoms similar to that of a cold, like coughing, a runny nose and a fever.

2023年10月4日 · Your doctor may suspect respiratory syncytial virus based on the findings of a physical exam and the time of year the symptoms occur. During the exam, the doctor will listen to the lungs with a stethoscope to check for wheezing or other abnormal sounds.

2023年9月19日 · For most healthy adults, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) might mean a few days on the couch watching reruns. The virus’s cold-like symptoms — a runny nose, cough and sore throat — can feel crummy.

2023年9月19日 · RSV in Adults. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections can have significant health effects on adults. Not only can RSV cause problems like pneumonia, it also can make some chronic health conditions worse. In some cases, RSV can lead to hospitalization or death.

2023年9月19日 · RSV in Adults. The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes cold-like symptoms in many people — but it can also be a life-threatening infection. Many people associate RSV with children, and for good reason: Most kids have had RSV by their second birthday. However, the virus can also infect adults.

2023年9月19日 · For healthy children and adults, an RSV infection is usually mild. It causes symptoms like headache, sneezing and coughing. Similar to the common cold, RSV symptoms usually clear up in about a week or two.