Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are types of infections that affect the lungs, bronchi, and trachea. These infections can be caused by a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, ...

Adults who had a lower respiratory tract infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia before the age of 2 may be at higher risk of dying prematurely from respiratory disease, according to a new study.

Among allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients with influenza infection, seasonal influenza vaccination lowers the risk for progression to lower respiratory tract disease.

The respiratory tract is a major portal of entry for viruses into the body. Infection of the respiratory tract can, if severe, induce life-threatening damage to the lungs. Various strategies to ...

The anatomical development and maturation of the human respiratory tract is a complex multistage process that occurs not only in prenatal life but also postnatally. This maturation process depends, in ...

Nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody that confers passive immunity for infants up to 6 months old, was approved in 2023 to prevent RSV-related LRTIs in infants in their first year of life, as ...

Respiratory tract infections are common childhood illnesses. They can spread easily through the air we breathe or via our hands. You can treat most symptoms at home while the body clears the infection ...

Upper respiratory infections, commonly referred to the acronym URI, is the illness caused by an acute infection which involves the upper respiratory tract: nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, or bronchi.

In just over two years, multiple SARs-COV-2 variants have emerged, affecting our lives in the most grievous ways. We have battled three coronavirus waves and are still recovering from the impact of ...

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from ...

Gurugram records its coldest day at 0.6 C as a severe cold wave grips the city. Here's how extreme cold weather can impact ...