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Syncytial Virus Symptoms   HARRISONBURG, Va. -- Respiratory
Syncytial Virus is the leading cause of the common cold. RSV
symptoms are confusing because doctors say it's easy to get
confused with flu symptoms.  When RSV attacks the lungs, it's
dangerous for newborns and elderly people. Doctor Greg Jesteadt
with Harrisonburg Family Practice said there are certain
symptoms you want to look out for.  If your child is really
struggling to breathe, take their shirt off. If they're
breathing in and you can see the skin in between their ribs
being sucked up, you want to get them to a doctor as soon as
possible.  Other symptoms include bluish-colored skin on the
lips and nail beds. Dr. Jesteadt said to watch out because it's
not always obvious.  "They can look very good until they crash
so if you are really looking at a kid that you think is sick and
parents generally have sort of an inborn radar on you know
something's really not right here. If you're getting t