Despite a relatively slow start to respiratory disease season, low vaccination rates threaten that trend and the rapid rise of some illnesses is already putting children at increased risk. Overall, ...

Respiratory tract diseases are illnesses that affect components of the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs. They range from acute infections, such as pneumonia ...

Nearly 570 million people worldwide were living with a chronic respiratory disease in 2023, according to a new Global Burden of Disease analysis. While mortality has declined globally since 1990, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Diseases of the heart topped the 2022 list, and chronic lower respiratory diseases occupied the sixth spot. In ...

Childhood respiratory diseases (CRD), ranging from acute viral and bacterial infections to chronic non-communicable diseases, are among the leading causes of child mortality, morbidity, and disability ...

Despite their devastating global impact, chronic respiratory diseases remain a hidden threat in low- and middle-income countries, often going undiagnosed in adults who are already battling other ...

Primary care physicians (PCPs) regularly encounter respiratory issues, from the common cold to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD), and more. These conditions can, at times, be ...

Acute and chronic lower respiratory tract conditions — such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis — are among the most common respiratory diseases seen by general ...

The thorax, the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, provides medical professionals with a valuable window into a patient's respiratory health. By evaluating sound vibrations produced by the ...

Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate -- it also noticeably improves the health of humans who live in the corresponding regions. Researchers show that measures to ...

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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The New Mexico Department of Health says it’s seeing an increase in respiratory disease rate, including ...