What Is Parainfluenza?
10. What Is the Outlook for Parainfluenza?
For most people, the outlook for HPIV is positive. Because it causes mild symptoms in most healthy adults and children, cases often resolve themselves with little more than rest and over-the-counter medications. However, some individuals may require antibiotics for related infections.
That said, parainfluenza itself is not dangerous. The illnesses it causes, however, can be. For both immunocompromised and healthy individuals, HPIV can lead to pneumonia or bronchitis, both severe illnesses if left untreated. For the best possible outcome, medical intervention is necessary if you or your loved one develops complications.
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