RSV on the rise; here's what it is and some tips to avoid infection

MAURICE, La. (KLFY) -- A virus often mistaken for the common cold is on the rise and physicians want to make sure you know the signs and symptoms and what to do to prevent getting sick.

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. According to the CDC, RSV symptoms make it difficult to distinguish it from the common cold or other respiratory viruses like the flu or COVID-19. 

Dr. Kali Broussard, a physician in...