The risks of RSV as a lung disease patient

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in September 2023.

Updated on October 23, 2024

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

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

People with diabetes are at higher risk for more severe complications when it comes to RSV.

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

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

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

Protecting Yourself From RSV When You’re 60 or Older