Increased Risk of Severe RSV Illness in Adults With Asthma or COPD

Increased Risk of Severe RSV Illness in Adults With Asthma or COPD

Source: Managed Healthcare Executive

Historically, RSV has been studied mainly in infants and older adults, but recent research shows that it also poses a significant threat to adults with asthma and COPD. However, research on the virus within these groups has been limited.

Adults with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face a higher risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-related illness, including hospitalization, respiratory complications and death, according to a study published in Curre… [3888 chars]

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