Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - Symptoms & causes
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.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - Diagnosis & treatment
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.
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.
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.
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.
The new RSV vaccines for older adults - Mayo Clinic Press
Sep 19, 2023 · In May 2023, pharmaceutical companies GSK and Pfizer received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their RSV vaccines within weeks of each other. Both vaccines are currently available. Here’s what you need to know about RSV and the two new vaccines designed to protect against it.
What’s it like to have RSV as an adult? The patient experience
Sep 21, 2023 · 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.
RSV and older adults: Who's at risk? - Mayo Clinic Press
Sep 19, 2023 · In the U.S., it’s estimated that up to 10,000 older adults with RSV die of the virus each year. Is RSV a potential threat for you or your loved ones? Here’s what experts say.
Bronchiolitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 4, 2024 · In the U.S., respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children who are less than a year old. Two options for immunization can help prevent young infants from getting severe RSV.
How to avoid spreading RSV - Mayo Clinic Press
Sep 19, 2023 · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of childhood illness, but adults get it too. For healthy children and adults, an RSV infection is usually mild. It causes symptoms like headache, sneezing and coughing.