Know symptoms and ways to prevent respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus is a group of mucosal viruses that can, in some cases, cause severe infections in the respiratory tract and infiltrate the respiratory tract in children and adults.

The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed that those infected with the syncytial virus suffer from runny nose and mild symptoms and do not need hospitalization, and that 1% of premature babies have risk factors, and they may develop pulmonary crises and need to be hospitalized.

 Respiratory symptoms

It revealed respiratory symptoms, which included:

• High temperature
• cough
• phlegm
• Runny nose
• loss of appetite 

The Ministry of Health stated that the syncytial virus, such as influenza, may have an animal origin or mutate from one person to another, and their symptoms are the same as those of influenza and their treatment as well.

Prevention of respiratory viruses

And the Ministry of Health stated that prevention of respiratory viruses included continuous washing of hands, not kissing children at such times, and continuous cleaning of surfaces, adding that in the event of difficulty breathing or blue skin, one should go to the hospital, and most of the infections are among children who are two years old, and he continued: It is preferable not to go. School in case of infection because the virus is transmitted through the breath.

She referred to ways to raise immunity to prevent respiratory viruses by consuming plenty of fluids and foods that raise immunity and eating fruits that contain vitamin C, such as oranges and lemons, while ensuring healthy nutrition and good ventilation while not being directly exposed to cold.