Seyedmohammad (Omid) Pourshahid, MD, who serves as Medical Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Temple University Hospital-Main Campus, contributed his insights to a Medscape article that examines recent findings on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The new research indicates that RSV affects the airway lining differently depending on the age of the patient. In children, the infection may contribute to the development of asthma, while in adults it can promote chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Temple University physician discusses age-related impact of RSV in Medscape article
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