Age and any chronic medical conditions are significant factors when considering risk of RSV infection.1–4
Certain underlying conditions can put older adults at greater risk for serious complications compared with those without the condition.3–5
These include:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Asthma
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
“I would certainly hope that my experience would allow others to be aware that if a cough-induced breathing issue arises, don’t risk not getting checked out, go see your physican and have it diagnosed."
Tom,
former RSV patient
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References: 1. Saravanos GL et al. Med J Aust 2019;210(10):447–53. 2. Tseng HF et al. J Infect Dis 2020;222(8):1298–1310. 3. Branche AR et al. Clin Infect Dis 2022;74(6):1004–11. 4. Prasad N et al. Clin Infect Dis 2021;73(1):e158–63. 5. Kujawski SA et al. PLoS One 022;17(3):e0264890.
