Experts warn that an outbreak of this deadly condition could be coming. It has rare but deadly consequences. According to Medline, EV-D68 was extremely uncommon in the United States until 2014, when almost every states experienced cases. Since then, the disease has become increasingly common, and because last year's numbers were so high, the CDC has some concerns that a massive outbreak could be ahead.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             We've only seen 25 confirmed cases this year, so the worst of this illness might still be on its way. EV-D68 infections are usually mild or nonexistent in adults, but in children, the virus can cause a broad range of illnesses. Symptoms, which can include fever, cough, body aches, sneezing and runny nose, may look similar to other, more common respiratory infections. Children with asthma may experience wheezing and difficulty breathing severe enough to merit hospitalization.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Roughly 1 in 100 children who become symptomatic develop complications that resemble those of polio. Over half of these patients wind up in ICU, with one-quarter needing help of a ventilator to breath. So far, EV-D68 has only caused a few confirmed deaths, but that could change if the virus becomes more common. Many children develop only minor symptoms, so it can be hard to distinguish milder cases from a cold or the flu.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prevention is key. EV-D68 isn't a household name, but it's a virus everyone with children should know. It could be getting more common in the years to come. Isn't it best we make sure we're ready?  Here's to your Healthy Ascencion.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   -by AscendHealthy.com - in Patriot Truth News