Severe RSV infection in adults and the elderly

When adults and the elderly are infected with RSV, they may experience the following symptoms:

• Severe fatigue or weakness
• Decreased appetite
• Chronic cough
• Wheezing, rapid breathing
• Blue skin, lips or nails
• There is a sudden change in mental state, such as delirium or confusion.

Complications of RSV infection in the elderly

• Pneumonia or pneumonia
• Acute bronchitis
• Bronchiolitis
• Worsening of an existing medical condition, such as asthma, heart failure, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Respiratory failure

Increased risk of complications

• People over 60 years of age
• People with chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma
• People with heart failure or certain types of heart disease

Treatment of RSV infection in the elderly

Currently, there is no specific treatment for RSV infection in both children and adults. If infected with RSV, the doctor will treat the symptoms. If the symptoms are not severe, it is recommended to get enough rest, drink plenty of fluid. May need to take an inhaler to dissolve mucus, take medication as prescribe by the doctor. If you have underlying disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma. You should receive close monitoring from a doctor.

Guidelines for RSV vaccine prevention in people aged 50 years and older

For RSV vaccines in adults, เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา it will help reduce the severity of the disease and prevent severe RSV infections. Since there is no specific treatment for the disease, vaccination is important and reduces the risk for patients, especially those with respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other chronic diseases such as diabetes and kidney disease.

Current vaccines against RSV infection

The RSV vaccine currently registered in Thailand is the Adjuvanted RSV vaccine, which is used to stimulate immunity to prevent lower respiratory tract infections caused by RSV.

• Elderly people aged 60 years and over
• People aged 50 to 59 years who are at risk for diseases caused by RSV virus such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease.