In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

RSV infection that is managed via primary care in children under 5 years of age leads to a substantial burden for families, primary care resources, and society.

During the week of Jan 26 through Feb 1, 2025, flu activity remained elevated in the US, with 43 states reporting high or very high outpatient respiratory illness activity.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children under two years old, resulting in significant morbidity and a heavy economic burden on healthcare ...

Scientists in Spain detected Enterovirus C105 (EV-C105), a rare virus linked to respiratory and possible neurological illness ...

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the largest hospital systems in the United States, is reinstating ...

Children diagnosed with interstitial lung disease often survive into adulthood, when they are likely to need care for related impairments.

The respiratory tract’s microbial microflora plays a significant role in determining the severity of RSV infections and the ...

According to Dr. Tran Dac Nguyen Anh, head of the pediatric health department at Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, the damp conditions create an ideal environment for viruses and bacteria to ...

Unvaccinated people have a 90 percent chance of becoming infected, and infected people can spread the disease for up to three weeks.