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   How respiratory viruses affect the elderly?

   • Respiratory viral infections inhibit the ability of the elderly to function and carry out their everyday life tasks. Thus, having a substantial impact on the elderly individuals and their families. Furthermore, respiratory viruses are key contributors to exacerbation of chronic diseases. 6

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   How does a fever affect a virus?

   • A fever is your body’s way of fighting off a virus. Many viruses are sensitive to shifts in temperature, so a sudden increase in your body temperature makes you less hospitable to viruses. There are many ways that you can become infected with a virus, including: Inhalation.

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   Are elderly people more susceptible to respiratory viral infections?

   • Elderly patients have a high rate of complex multimorbidities and symptoms of pre-existing diseases and are more susceptible to respiratory viral infections than healthy young adults due to a multitude of factors ( Figure 1 ). Thus, elderly individuals with a respiratory viral infection may present with respiratory distress or pneumonia.

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2. www.health.harvard.edu › treating-fever-in-adultsFever in adults: when to worry - Harvard Health

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   May 22, 2023 · An infection, such as the flu, is the most common cause of fever. Other conditions can also cause a fever. These include diseases that produce inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis; reactions to drugs or vaccines; and even certain types of cancers. Accompanying symptoms. The following symptoms may also accompany fever: sweats. chills.

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3. www.ncoa.org › article › a-common-sense-guide-to-theA Common-Sense Guide to the Common Cold for Older Adults

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   Key Takeaways. The common cold refers to a mild infection of the nose and throat, most often caused by a virus. Even a minor cold can be dangerous for older adults, whose immune systems don't fight off pathogens as effectively as they once did.

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   Sep 14, 2023 · 19,000–58,000 deaths. People over the age of 65 have a higher chance of developing serious complications from the flu than younger, healthy adults. The CDC state that vaccination is the best way ...

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   Jul 31, 2018 · A low-grade fever is a symptom of many viral infections. But some viral infections, such as dengue fever, can cause a higher fever. Read on to learn more about viral fevers, including common ...

6. www.verywellhealth.com › when-is-a-fever-too-highWhat Causes a High-Grade Fever and When Is It Too High?

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   Mar 7, 2024 · A fever (also known as pyrexia) typically occurs when your body’s immune system is fighting an infection from a bacteria, virus, or other disease-causing pathogen. The fever helps neutralize the pathogen by raising the body temperature to where it cannot survive.

7. www.nia.nih.gov › health › fluFlu and Older Adults | National Institute on Aging

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   Flu and Older Adults. Español. On this page: How serious is the flu? How does the flu spread? Is it the flu, a cold, or COVID-19? How can you prevent the flu? What can I do if I get the flu? Each year, millions of people suffer from seasonal influenza, which is often called the flu.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesRespiratory viral infections in the elderly - PMC

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   Mar 21, 2021 · Abstract. With the global over 60-year-old population predicted to more than double over the next 35 years, caring for this aging population has become a major global healthcare challenge. In 2016 there were over 1 million deaths in >70 year olds due to lower respiratory tract infections; 13–31% of these have been reported to be caused by viruses.