Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection of the respiratory tract that affects mainly infants and young children, although it can also occur in adults.

Common symptoms:

• congestion and runny nose
• cough and sneezing
• fever and difficulty breathing in more severe cases

Warning signs in children: rapid or labored breathing, refusal to eat, and marked listlessness.

Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician is the first source of support in childhood, along with the pediatric pulmonologist, the infectious disease specialist, the pediatric infectious disease specialist, and the allergist depending on the case. If an infant has difficulty breathing or is not feeding well, it is advisable to seek professional evaluation without delay.