I thought it was a cough, a runny nose, and a cold...Winter RSV Spread Emergency
Nov 30, 2025
In winter, when the weather is cold and dry, the number of infections increases, requiring caution from infants and toddlers.
Hwang Young-jin, director of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents at Good Culture Hospital, stressed that "Most RSV infections initially start like a mild cold, but some infants and young children often develop pneumonia or capillary bronchitis, so it is one of the most important respiratory viruses to pay attention to in winter."
RSV is known to cause respiratory diseases mainly in infants, children, and adults with weak immune systems. It starts with cold-like symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, and fever, and in severe cases, it is accompanied by shortness of breath, wheezing, and decreased appetite.
Director Hwang Young-jin said, "In particular, children under 2 years of age have a narrow airway diameter, so symptoms tend to worsen rapidly when infected with RSV." "Since RSV in winter is highly contagious, children attending daycare centers or kindergartens should be especially careful."."
RSV is a virus in which prevention is more important than treatment. Disinfect toys and common items that children always touch and wash their hands thoroughly after going out. It is important to avoid crowded places as much as possible and to receive early treatment if coughing or runny nose symptoms begin. Children with cold symptoms should get enough rest and eat warm food.
Manager Hwang said, `If guardians wash their hands thoroughly in their daily lives, infections can be greatly reduced`"In particular, children under the age of two should pay more attention to observing symptoms, and should visit the hospital immediately if they look short of breath or eat less."
Hwang Young-jin, director of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents at Good Culture Hospital, stressed that "Most RSV infections initially start like a mild cold, but some infants and young children often develop pneumonia or capillary bronchitis, so it is one of the most important respiratory viruses to pay attention to in winter."
RSV is known to cause respiratory diseases mainly in infants, children, and adults with weak immune systems. It starts with cold-like symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, and fever, and in severe cases, it is accompanied by shortness of breath, wheezing, and decreased appetite.
Director Hwang Young-jin said, "In particular, children under 2 years of age have a narrow airway diameter, so symptoms tend to worsen rapidly when infected with RSV." "Since RSV in winter is highly contagious, children attending daycare centers or kindergartens should be especially careful."."
RSV is a virus in which prevention is more important than treatment. Disinfect toys and common items that children always touch and wash their hands thoroughly after going out. It is important to avoid crowded places as much as possible and to receive early treatment if coughing or runny nose symptoms begin. Children with cold symptoms should get enough rest and eat warm food.
Manager Hwang said, `If guardians wash their hands thoroughly in their daily lives, infections can be greatly reduced`"In particular, children under the age of two should pay more attention to observing symptoms, and should visit the hospital immediately if they look short of breath or eat less."
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
