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Can you tell me about rsv relating to croup in children?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

One cause of croup: Rsv is a common viral illness and can affect individuals at any age, but it is especially common under the age of 3 years among children. Rsv may cause a variety of conditions including croup.

Answered 4/11/2014

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Can cause croup: Most cases of croup are caused by viruses, usually parainfluenza virus and sometimes adenovirus or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Answered 11/26/2014

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Rsv: It is a major cause of bronchiolitis which later on leads to breathing problems after that including asthma

Answered 5/24/2015

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