Hantavirus: Facts vs. Fear

Global health headlines have recently been dominated by hantavirus. With several confirmed cases and tragic fatalities, you might be wondering how this family of viruses typically associated with rural and agricultural regions appeared in the middle of the ocean. You might also wonder if you or your loved ones are at risk. Our guest expert for this episode is Tushi Singh, M.D., a pulmonologist with Texas Tech Physicians. She answers for us: What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome; what symptoms should we look out for; how is it diagnosed; how the virus spreads; how we can protect ourselves and more importantly, how it’s treated because yes, people have been successfully treated.

Singh's previous episdes:

• When Breathing Gets Hard: Understanding COPD
• Clearing the Air: The Truth About Vaping and Lung Health
• Smoking, Vaping as a Coping Mechanism