If you have other conditions and you get a viral lung infection, you could end up facing some serious complications. People who have immunodeficiency problems, like HIV or AIDS, can have difficulty recovering from a viral lung infection because they do not have sufficient white blood cells to kill the intruding virus. Individuals who have asthma and who develop a viral lung infection may be prone to an asthma attack, a potentially fatal problem if not treated.
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Viral Lung Infections
Viral lung infections include acute bronchitis, viral pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These viral lung infections usually begin as a respiratory virus that spreads to the lungs. Chest pain, chronic ...
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