RSV’s Hidden Toll: Adults of All Ages May Struggle with Breathlessness, Daily Activities Months After Hospitalization

Dec. 9, 2025
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Chronic symptoms after infection are not limited to COVID-19, according to a new University of Michigan study. Researchers studying adults recovering from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, found that many experience lasting effects such as breathlessness and difficulty with daily activities. In this Michigan News Expert Q&A, lead author Aleda Leis from the School of Public Health explains the risks of long-term RSV in adults and how outcomes compare with long COVID.

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