Dyspnea in conjunction with abnormal lung sounds by auscultation, hypoxemia, tachypnea, cough and/or fever, sputum, or chest pain is the most effective differentiation identification tool for severe ...

In the throes of winter's yearly round of respiratory virus outbreaks, it pays to remember what Grandma told you.

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 ...

A virus rapidly spreading in China is also circulating in the United States, causing concern among health experts.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most important cause of infantile bronchiolitis and pneumonia. It is ubiquitous, with most children acquiring their primary infection within the first year ...

Nationally, emergency department visits from patients suffering from influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are now “very high,” the CDC’s most top level, according to the most ...

Research reveals that even low levels of air pollution significantly increase the risk of respiratory infections in adults, ...

Outlook on RSV, COVID-19 and flu in Canada: Rates of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and COVID-19 are decreasing nationally. The positivity rate for RSV was 8 per cent and COVID-19 was 5.9 ...

At the start of every week, our team talks with local experts to unpack a wide range of nationwide health, safety, and ...

HMPV, part of the same family as the respiratory syncytial virus, leads to flu or cold-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and nasal congestion. These symptoms usually resolve on their own but can ...