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rsv bronchiolitis signs and symptoms :: Article Creator Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, and very contagious, virus that infects the respiratory tract of most children before their second birthday. For most babies and young children, the infection causes nothing more than a cold. But for a small percentage, infection with RSV can lead to serious, sometimes life-threatening problems such as pneumonia or bronchiolitis, an inflammation of the small airways of the lungs. RSV infection can cause cold-like symptoms, including a cough and runny nose, which usually last 1 to 2 weeks. When to see a doctor: Call your baby's doctor if you notice any of the following RSV symptoms: If your baby is very tired, breathes rapidly, has difficulty in breathing, or has a blue tint to their lips or fingernails, call 911 or go to the ER immediately. Respiratory syncytial virus spreads through the air, li...