Respiratory infections refer to any infections of the respiratory system. They can affect your throat, sinuses, lungs, or airways. They're common for people of all ages and aren’t usually serious.

THE recent discovery by Rowe et al.1 and by Hilleman and Werner2 of a new group of viruses inhabiting the respiratory tract has given renewed impetus to the study of respiratory infections presumab ...

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The findings, published Oct. 2 in Nature Microbiology, point to a potential new approach to preventing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic lung diseases by ...

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

In light of Pope Francis’ latest diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious disease due to respiratory infections.

Though they may be fit and healthy, older adults should know the risks of respiratory illness and how to protect themselves. Updated April 30, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. April 30, 2025 ...

Your respiratory system includes your nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs -- the parts of your body that help you breathe. If you have a weakened immune system due to HIV -- which can happen if you ...

“There are primarily infections of the respiratory system, are what’s common in this season,” said Dr. Nicholas Haddad, infectious disease physician with Central Michigan University.

Pope Francis' medical situation is complex amid pneumonia diagnosis, Vatican says 01:22. Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug ...

Haunting risks. There is no specific treatment for hantavirus; medical care is mostly supportive. The man ended up staying in the ICU for 40 days, gradually improving with all of the interventions.