Here's what RSV is, why it especially impacts the youngest and oldest members of society and how it is usually treated.

The virus known as RSV can cause serious breathing problems in infants. Parents need to be able to recognize the signs, says Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, because RSV infections seem to be on ...

In infants and young children, RSV may lead to grunting noises when breathing, chest caving in during breathing and skin turning purple or blue due to lack of oxygen. It's never a bad idea to ...

Severe RSV symptoms include: Bluish skin color Difficult or rapid breathing High fever Severe cough Wheezing It's possible to have RSV without a fever as well. RSV can also cause a headache ...

Fever can but doesn’t always occur with RSV infections. More severe RSV infections may lead to difficulty breathing, which can cause the following signs and symptoms in infants and young ...

RSV is a respiratory infection that is common and sometimes serious in babies. Some symptoms include difficulty breathing, lethargy, cough, and more. Share on Pinterest Westend61/Getty Images ...

Respiratory viruses typically experience their highest levels in the wintertime, and this year will likely be no different. Such illnesses, the cold and flu share common symptoms and can put a ...

“Smaller bodies mean smaller pathways for breathing,” Yager said. And when those smaller pathways become inflamed by the virus, it can become life-threatening. RSV symptoms are often ...

In infants and young children, RSV may lead to grunting noises when breathing, chest caving in during breathing and skin turning purple or blue due to lack of oxygen. RSV spreads in the fall and ...

Perhaps the most critical RSV warning sign involves noticeable changes in a child’s breathing patterns. Unlike typical cold symptoms, RSV can significantly affect respiratory function through ...

There have been almost 50,000 cases of RSV recorded this year, but only a select group can access the free vaccine, with ...