Rhinovirus: Leading doctor pinpoints three groups at risk of serious illness

A leading doctor has identified three groups that are most at risk of becoming sick from a rhinovirus.

Respiratory expert Dr Joe Kidney, of Belfast Trust said that most people who are infected with a rhinovirus only experience the symptoms of a cold.

But there are certain groups who are more at risk of developing a more serious infection, including asthmatics, those with COPD or an impaired immune system.