What is the difference between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19?

Like RSV, COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, but it’s caused by a different virus. Besides that pesky cough and congestion, symptoms of COVID-19 may also include: Fever or chills. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell

Could respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) be mistaken for coronavirus?

RSV and COVID-19 are very hard to tell apart because many of their symptoms overlap. Both can cause fevers, coughing, shortness of breath, a runny nose, sore throat and headache.

What are the coronaviruses that cause respiratory infections like COVID-19?

In humans there are several known coronaviruses that cause respiratory infections. These coronaviruses range from the common cold to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and COVID-19.

What is the recovery time for COVID-19 patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

Most people who survive ARDS go on to recover their normal or close to normal lung function within six months to a year. Others may not do as well, particularly if their illness was caused by severe lung damage or their treatment entailed long-term use of a ventilator.

How long does RSV stay positive?

Most RSV infections will resolve within 1 or 2 weeks. People can be re-infected with different strains of RSV from year to year, although subsequent infections tend to be less severe than the first/primary infection. Since most RSV infections are mild, symptoms from these re-infections are usually attributed to “a cold.”

How do you treat RSV?

Treating RSV. In that case, offer fluids in small amounts often. To help your child breathe easier, use a cool-mist vaporizer during the winter months to keep the air moist — winter air can dry out airways and make mucus stickier. Avoid hot-water and steam humidifiers, which can be hazardous and can cause scalding.