What Is Parainfluenza?
3. What Are the Symptoms of Parainfluenza?
The symptoms people develop as a result of HPIV depend on what type an individual has. Common symptoms are very similar to those of the common cold and may include fever, cough, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, irritability and fatigue. More severe symptoms include bronchitis, pneumonia, croup and bronchiolitis.
Some children and adults develop other alarming symptoms. Those include a barking cough, wheezing, a rattling in the chest or back when breathing, decreased appetite, lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea. Most people develop symptoms within two to seven days of exposure.
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