Each fall and winter, many children come down with RSV, short for respiratory syncytial virus. It usually causes mild ...

“We hope this discovery will stimulate further work in the treatment of recurrent wheeze and viral infections in children,” said researcher W. Gerald Teague, MD, a pediatric pulmonologist at UVA ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children born to women who experience certain complications during pregnancy and delivery are at increased risk for developing specific patterns of wheezing, according to a ...

Labored breathing can be a sign of a serious, underlying health issueContacting your child's pediatrician and getting them ...

Respiratory tract infections are common childhood illnesses. They can spread easily through the air we breathe or via our hands. You can treat most symptoms at home while the body clears the infection ...

A previously healthy boy, 2 years 10 months of age, was brought by his parents to a pediatric emergency department (ED) with fever up to 103°F for 3 days and intermittent violent coughing episodes.

Drinking warm liquids, inhaling moist air, and avoiding smoke are just some home remedies that may help reduce wheezing. Wheezing refers to a high pitched whistling sound that happens when you breathe ...

Parents should remain vigilant about their child's health, as early detection of warning signs can be life-saving. Difficulty breathing, persistent fever, dehydration, and head injuries require ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research hints that how well your lungs function in adulthood and your risk of developing chronic breathing problems is partly determined in childhood. In a study, ...