Bigwallmaster 0 #1 May 10, 2005 I have been really sick for the past 3 weeks with pneumonia type symptoms. This has been somewhat upsetting for me because I am an otherwise very healthy 29 yr. old. My doctors recently diagnosed me with RSV-Respiratory Syntical Virus. I know this particular virus is very common in infants and children under the age of 6. Apparently it's not totally uncommon for adults to get it as well. Regardless, I am pretty concerned about it at this point and was wondering if anyone out there has been through this. . . . .Somebody please make a skydive for me in my absence!! Cheers, J.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #2 May 10, 2005 My son had it. He sucked it up and drove on. I'd say don't worry about it too much. Odds are you've lived through it before... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 May 10, 2005 I thought it was "Rous Sarcoma virus"... Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #4 May 10, 2005 respiratory syncytial virus google it and you'll get a lot of information.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #5 May 10, 2005 QuoteMy son had it. He sucked it up and drove on. I'd say don't worry about it too much. Odds are you've lived through it before... Exactly what ordeals did an infant/toddler have to suck it up and press thru while under the effects of RSV? The LSAT? MCAT? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #6 May 10, 2005 I wish I could skydive for ya, but being that I haven't jumped myself in over a year... n-e-ways, my infant had it but it was just like a cold with some harsh breathing problems but he is over it now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #7 May 10, 2005 My father had that...and he actually recovered from that particular infection... We had a good time harassing him about having a bab y disease... He was 64, a lung cancer survivor, a lifetime smoker, and in poor health at the time he was diagnosed, and he recovered.... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigwallmaster 0 #8 May 10, 2005 Well . . . .that definately makes me feel a little better about the whole thing. Thank you.J.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
char1775 0 #9 May 11, 2005 I am a respiratory therapist at a children's hospital so yes I have heard of RSV. What would you like to know about it? It is probably the most common cause of the 'common cold', but most adults are never tested for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ergirl 0 #10 May 11, 2005 It is not uncommon in adults, it is just not normally tested for in adults. It usually manifests itself as a cold in adults. The reason they test infants for RSV, is that they sometimes have respiratory distress, secondary to RSV, and have to be admitted. Anyway, it is a virus, rest, increase fluids, and take a decongestant.....you will get better soon."Life is not measured by your number of breaths, but by the moments that take your breath away." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorangemd 0 #11 May 11, 2005 It is of no consequnce in a healthy adult. Premature children and infants under 6mo. are at greatest risk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
