But in infants and those with weakened immunity, the virus may continue to spread even after symptoms go away, for up to four weeks. Touch your mouth, nose or eyes after touching a contaminated object and you're likely to pick up the virus.Īn infected person is most contagious during the first week or so after infection. The virus can live for hours on hard objects such as countertops, crib rails and toys. The virus also passes to others through direct contact, such as shaking hands. You or your child can become infected if someone with RSV coughs or sneezes near you. It spreads easily through the air on infected respiratory droplets. Respiratory syncytial virus enters the body through the eyes, nose or mouth. Seek immediate medical attention if your child - or anyone at risk of severe RSV infection - has difficulty breathing, a high fever, or a blue color to the skin, particularly on the lips and in the nail beds. If you have symptoms of a respiratory illness, your doctor may recommend testing for COVID-19. And these infections may occur together, which can worsen the severity of COVID-19 illness. Having RSV may lower immunity and increase the risk of getting COVID-19 - for kids and adults. For adults with COVID-19, symptoms may be more severe and may include trouble breathing. In children, COVID-19 often results in mild symptoms such as fever, runny nose and cough. RSV and COVID-19īecause RSV and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are both types of respiratory viruses, some symptoms of RSV and COVID-19 can be similar. Severe or life-threatening infection requiring a hospital stay may occur in premature infants or in anyone who has chronic heart or lung problems. Most children and adults recover in one to two weeks, although some might have repeated wheezing.
#Breathing zone in children skin
Struggling to breathe - chest muscles and skin pull inward with each breath.Signs and symptoms of severe RSV infection in infants include: Infants are most severely affected by RSV. Bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen (cyanosis).Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing - the person may prefer to sit up rather than lie down.Wheezing - a high-pitched noise that's usually heard on breathing out (exhaling).RSV infection can spread to the lower respiratory tract, causing pneumonia or bronchiolitis - inflammation of the small airway passages entering the lungs. In adults and older children, RSV usually causes mild cold-like signs and symptoms. Signs and symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus infection most commonly appear about four to six days after exposure to the virus.
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