Is RSV Fatal in Infants? Respiratory Syncytial Virus Causes Infections in Lungs, Respiratory Tract

Medicine & Technology Oct 12, 2023

RSV is an extremely common virus that most children have already experienced infection with by the age of 2. Read to learn more. 

How Does Lung Immunity Work? Study Identifies Each Cell That Builds Respiratory Immune Response

Oct 06, 2021

A new study detailed how the cell process behind lung's immune response works. Results may contribute to the development of treatments against pulmonary disease.

Red Tide Bloom at Florida Beaches May Stimulate Respiratory Problems, NWS Warns

Jul 23, 2021

The National Weather Services earlier today said people may suffer respiratory problems due to a persistent bloom of poisonous red tide off the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Long COVID-19: Over 200 More Symptoms Across the Body's Different Organ Systems Identified

Jul 17, 2021

Medical experts are currently working hard to have a better idea of what's exactly causing long-COVID symptoms that persist for months after an infection of the virus.

Women With COVID-19 Report Less Respiratory, Inflammatory Conditions Than Men

Mar 10, 2021

Women with COVID-19 are found to be less likely to be hospitalized due to respiratory and inflammatory conditions than men.

Vape Causes Characteristic Lung Injury Patterns on CT Scans

Aug 28, 2020

Injuries to the lung caused by vape and e-cigarettes have suggestive patterns on CT scans, potentially helping physicians make accurate diagnoses.

Researchers Find The Largest Protein Complex Behind Plant Respiration

Aug 26, 2020

A new study provides the atomic-level 3D structure of the proteins behind plant respiration - the release of energy from food intake.

Study: Macrophage Reprogramming More Complex Than Previously Thought

Aug 24, 2020

A new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggests that reprogramming macrophages - white blood cells that respond to inflammation - is more complex than scientists previously thought.

Being Overweight Worsens Asthma Symptoms, New Study Finds

Oct 19, 2019

Obesity has long been linked to worsening respiratory illnesses. However, it's the first time it has been seen as the direct cause of asthma-related illnesses.

Clinical Analysis Reveals drug Slows down Respiratory Decline

Jul 10, 2019

The research demonstrates that eteplirsen may slow the rate of respiratory decline and therefore may delay time to milestones of decline