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As winter approaches, you may be worried aboutThe new variant coche- But another disease is also increasing. Syncytial respiratory virus (RSV)The prices can be dismissed, accordingThe New York Times- and can even be behindA new shortage of Amoxicillin This fears many people to know if they will be able to access the necessary drugs. (AlthoughAntibiotics cannot fight viruses, they are frequently used to combat secondary bacterial infections that may occur.)

Knowing the first signs of RSV is important, so you can ask for treatment before it becomes more serious. Read the rest to know what to monitor.

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While RSV has long been known as a potentially dangerous virus that mainly affects infants and young children,Emily Martin, PHD, MPH, associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan Public Health School toldThe New York Times That "adults always get the RSV quite regularly and they can reinfect themselves several times in adulthood".

RSV may not be as well known asOther seasonal diseases, but cases of viruses increase. "CDC surveillance has shown an increase in RSV detections and visits and hospitalizations associated with RSV in several American regions, with certain regionsClose to seasonal peak levels, "Reports Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)." Clinicians and public health professionals should be aware of the increase in respiratory viruses, including VR ".

InMany older adults and children Without pre -existing health problems, RSV symptoms "are light and generally imitatea coldSaid the Mayo clinic. (immunocompromised). "According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (Niaid), RSV causes 160.00 deaths each year in the world.

TheRSV symptoms Does not always arrive at the same time; Often they can occur in steps. "In very young infants with RSV, only symptoms can be irritability, a decrease in activity and breathing difficulties," said the CDC.

It is whenserious RSV case Providing problems such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis that the condition can become serious and even fatal, warns the Cleveland Clinic. Pneumonia occurs when there is an infection in the lungs, and bronchiolitis is "inflammation of the small respiratory tract in the lungs", explain their experts.

TheRSV early alert signs May vary depending on the age of the patient, warns the American Lung Association, which explains why the first signs may include congestion, flowing nose, fever, cough and sore throat. "Very young infants can be irritable, tired and have breathing difficulties," said the site. "Normally, these symptoms will cleare themselves by themselves in a few days." ButEach year in the United States, RSV leads to 58,000 to 80,000 hospitalizations in children under the age of five and 60,000 to 120,000 hospitalizations in adults aged 65 and over.

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When the RSV causes a cough "bark or whistle", it can be a first indicator ofsomething more seriouswarns the American Lung Association: "In these cases, the virus has spread to the lower respiratory tract, causing inflammation of the small respiratory tract entering the lungs" which can then cause pneumonia or bronchiolitis. Other signs to monitor include fast or laborious breathing, preferringSits rather than lying downAnd a "bluish color of the skin due to the lack of oxygen (cyanosis)", explains the Mayo Clinic.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Infants having a serious case of RSV "will have a short, shallow and fast breathing," explains the American Lung Association. This can be identified by the "rider" of the chest between and under the ribs, the nostrils that evolve with each breathing and abnormally fast breathing. Cyanosis can also occur in infants , potentially manifesting itself in "the skin, lips and nail beds", notes the Boston Children's Hospital.