A common respiratory virus, respiratory syncytial virus, is surging in the United States, leading to some children's hospitals being overwhelmed. The influenza virus is also on the rise, along with ...

A saliva test can more accurately indicate the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children than the standard blood test. If saliva contains too few broadly protective antibodies, a child ...

Children who experience lower respiratory tract infections early in their lives were shown to be at significantly greater risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea in the first 5 years of life.

Despite a relatively slow start to respiratory disease season, low vaccination rates threaten that trend and the rapid rise of some illnesses is already putting children at increased risk. Overall, ...

There has been a rise in infections, in both adults and children, post Covid-19 pandemic. Adults are equipped to handle them somewhat better, but for kids – these infections often seem like a battle ...

RSV often looks like a cold – but sometimes it's more serious. Here's when to call the doctor and how to help your child feel better.

A mild cold, sore throat, and changes in appetite are common signs of RSV in children. In some cases, symptoms may be more severe. Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) happen when an infection develops ...

(Beyond Pesticides, March 3, 2022) Children’s exposure to synthetic pyrethroid insecticides, particularly during the course of mosquito control operations, is associated with increased occurrence of ...