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RSV or respiratory syncytial virus causes infections in the upper airway or lungs. Normally it infects the nose and throat with a mild cold, sneezing, and cough. One may recover in a week's time. But in young children and the elderly, it may spread to the lower airways causing inflammation in the bronchioles which are tiny airways inside the lung. Resulting pneumonia may be of serious consequences.

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After recovery from RSV, I get shortness of breath while climbing stairs. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Eight months ago, I had severe RSV lasting for 10 weeks. I am 66 years old, athletic, fit and in perfect health before respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). I took no prescriptions whatsoever. I got RSV from my friend's infant at church. My husband is a double-boarded physician and recogn...  Read Full »

Dr. Chandra Shekhar

Dr. Chandra Shekhar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Scarring is an irreversible process so it cannot be cured. Your breathlessness is due to less lung reserve because of scarring. Kindly share your x-ray chest image. Your lungs will not become normal but breathlessness problem will be corrected by medications and respira...  Read Full »

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