Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 4, 2023 · 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.
Treating RSV in adults: What to expect - Mayo Clinic Press
Sep 19, 2023 · Treating RSV in adults: What to expect. RSV is mild for most adults — but life-threatening for some. Here's how the virus is managed, from at-home treatments to hospitalization.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo …
Oct 4, 2023 · Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV): RSV in older adults and adults with chronic medical conditions. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/high-risk/older-adults.html.
Is it a cold or adult RSV? 3 ways to tell - Mayo Clinic Press
Sep 19, 2023 · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can look a lot like the common cold. They both spread through coughs, sneezes and infected surfaces like doorknobs. In healthy adults, symptoms of both viruses are generally mild and include a runny nose, headache, sore throat or a low-grade fever.
Adults and RSV Fact Sheet - Mayo Clinic Press
Sep 19, 2023 · Most cases of adult RSV are mild. 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.
The new RSV vaccines for older adults - Mayo Clinic Press
Sep 19, 2023 · Respiratory syncytial virus, commonly referred to as just “RSV,” is an RNA virus that can cause cold-like symptoms and lung and respiratory tract infections. RSV has an A subtype and a B subtype. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infection with RSV can cause symptoms such as: Wheezing.
RSV and older adults: Who's at risk? - Mayo Clinic Press
Sep 19, 2023 · RSV and older adults: Who’s at risk? RSV is often mistaken for a cold. But for some, the virus can be life-threatening. Learn who's at risk of serious RSV — and how to protect yourself.
What’s it like to have RSV as an adult? The patient experience
Sep 21, 2023 · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a powerful virus that typically rears its head in the fall and winter months alongside the flu. It can present as an A strain or a B strain. 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.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and lung disease
Sep 19, 2023 · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is no big deal for most people. When infected with RSV, many people experience typical cold symptoms — runny nose, congestion, dry cough — for several days. Then it’s over.
RSV in Adults - Mayo Clinic Press
Sep 19, 2023 · 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.