Parents who need to take a child to the emergency room are facing agonizing waits in many parts of the United States because of a shortage of hospital beds.

An upper respiratory infection affects the nose and throat and causes symptoms such as sneezing and coughing. Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent them.

Respiratory viruses are catching up to kids after years of COVID precautions Pediatric health care systems are reporting unseasonably high cases of RSV and the flu. By Marin Wolf.

Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) exploded in the U.S. last winter, sickening large numbers of children and even sending some to the hospital. While RSV wasn’t a new illness, many ...

For children, a normal respiratory rate varies by age. For adults, it's typically between 12 to 20 breaths per minute. Learn more.

Since the start of October, four adults and 94 children have been hospitalized in Colorado for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which is more than is typical at this time of year.

A recent study has identified new lineages of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) — A2.2.1 and A2.2.2, highlighting its significant prevalence among children in Puducherry, India. Notable outbreaks ...

The mainstay management of respiratory infections is supportive care, such as hydration, control of fever and supplemental oxygen if needed. When the child’s breathing is very compromised, we will put ...

If your child isn't feeling well or has a cold, Dr. Dennis Cardriche said eating lots of chicken noodle soup, tea, honey, and rest can help your kids feel better and fight off their illness ...