Here are the symptoms to look out for—and how to stay safe.
, sneezing, and sore throat,” Dr. Reschak says. RSV may affect both the upper and lower areas of the respiratory system, but tends to affect the lower respiratory tract more, he says, which means it may cause “more severe” coughing than an upper respiratory infection., decrease in appetite, or wheezing. Those symptoms don’t usually hit all at once, but instead, show up in different stages.
Infants, particularly those under six months, may have slightly different symptoms; these can be difficult to decipher but may include unexplained irritability, a decrease in activity , and breathing difficulties, per the CDC. If your baby has noticeably fewer wet diapers, rapid or shallow breathing, or if you notice their lips, tongue, or skin color turns blue or gray, it’s time to head to the emergency room.
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