Engineers Design Lookalike Drug Carrier to Evade Lung's Lines of Defense Aug. 22, 2024 — Managing hard-to-treat respiratory illnesses like asthma and pulmonary fibrosis just got easier if a new ...

A vaccine to protect babies and older adults against a common but potentially dangerous respiratory infection is set to be rolled out on the Isle of Man. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV ...

What is the common cold in children? The common cold (upper respiratory infection) is one of the most common illnesses in children. Each year it leads to more healthcare provider visits and missed ...

Circulation of respiratory viruses is normally highest in the fall and winter. For the purposes of reporting and comparisons over time and between viruses, the respiratory season typically runs from ...

Where face masks for high-risk COVID protection are concerned, there are three types I would recommend: N95 masks (the American gold standard), KN95 masks (the Chinese equivalent), or KF94 masks ...

A normal respiratory rate for adults is between 12 to 18 breaths per minute. Normal respiratory rates for children depend on their age, with babies and toddlers taking more breaths per minute.

Though respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest mean specific things, the terms can be confusing for patients or laypeople. The difference between them is the presence of a pulse. During respiratory ...

You will be able to get a free RSV vaccination because you’re aged 75 to 79 years (or recently turned 80). Every year, thousands of people in your age group need hospital care for RSV infection. RSV ...

The NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history. RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality around the world, is a common cause of ...

The NHS has started vaccinating pregnant women and older people against a respiratory virus that can make some people seriously ill. Officials suggest the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV ...

A file photo shows a box of medical face masks and hand sanitizer. On Tuesday, a mandatory masking requirement will begin at Horizon Health clinical and patient-facing areas. (Jean-Claude Taliana ...