Q: Which Doctor Should I consult for RSV?
A: You can consult a pediatrician for RSV in children or a general physician in case of an adult.
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Q: Is RSV deadly?
A: RSV is deadly only in preterm infants with congenital heart disease, asthma or bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Q: How long does it take to recover from RSV?
A: Most people recover from an RSV infection within one to two weeks.
Q: Can RSV cause long term problems?
A: Children with RSV who required hospitalization may develop long term problems such as wheezing and childhood asthma.
Q: Can babies pass RSV to adults?
A: Yes.
Q: Does RSV cause permanent lung damage?
A: Most infections settle down without complications. Lung damage may rarely occur in very young babies with weak immunity and the elderly with coexisting chronic medical conditions.
