RSV In Babies Should Not Be Confused For CoVid-19
Sunday, September 27th, 2020 -- 9:56 AM
(WBAY) -Flu and virus season is upon us, and that means the return of a respiratory illness that can be deadly in babies.RSV is a respiratory virus that affects the lungs. It can cause pneumonia, inflammation of airways and respiratory failure. The CDC lists RSV symptoms as runny nose, decrease in appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever and wheezing. COVID-19 can also lead to complications similar to RSV. However, doctors say those severe COVID complications usually show up in older people, not babies.
The CDC lists symptoms of COVID-19 as fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea. Parents should be vigilant against infections. Hand washing, mask wearing, social distancing and flu shots are recommended.
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