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The risks of RSV as a lung disease patient

The risks of RSV as a lung disease patient

Learn Lungs Protecting yourself from RSV when you’re 50 or olderThe risks of RSV as a lung disease patient

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

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.

Medically reviewed by Robin Miller, MD, MHS.

Updated onAugust, 2026

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.

Medically reviewed by Robin Miller, MD, MHS.

Updated onAugust, 2026

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What older adults should know about RSV infections

What older adults should know about RSV infections

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

Health conditions that put you at risk for severe RSV

Health conditions that put you at risk for severe RSV

Conditions that affect the heart, lungs, and immune system can increase a person’s risk of severe illness.

What people with heart disease should know about RSV

What people with heart disease should know about RSV

Being infected by the respiratory syncytial virus raises the risk of severe illness and complications.

What vaccinations are important for older adults?

What vaccinations are important for older adults?

Learn about vaccines that can help prevent serious illness in adults ages 50 and older.

What adults can do to protect themselves against RSV

What adults can do to protect themselves against RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be life-threatening for older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The risks of RSV as a diabetes patient

The risks of RSV as a diabetes patient

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

How RSV affects higher-risk patients

How RSV affects higher-risk patients

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

The impact of RSV on high-risk patients

The impact of RSV on high-risk patients

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