The Risks of RSV as a Lung Disease Patient

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in September 2023.

Updated on September 1, 2023

Bob discusses the risks of getting RSV while having chronic lung disease.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be life-threatening for older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

For people with cardiovascular disease, RSV infections carry a greater risk of severe illness and complications.

Older adults and people with chornic illnesses are at higher risk when it comes to RSV.

There are steps you can take to protect yourself when it comes to RSV.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes tens of thousands of hospitalizations among older Americans every year.

Protecting Yourself From RSV When You’re 60 or Older