Children who contract lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) at two years of age or younger could be more likely to die prematurely from that same condition as adults, a new study has found. These ...

Adults who had a lower respiratory tract infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia before the age of 2 may be at higher risk of dying prematurely from respiratory disease, according to a new study.

Cross section of the lower organs of the respiratory system, This image shows the lower organs of the respiratory system, which are the trachea, the lungs and the diaphragm. (Photo by: QAI ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Lower respiratory tract infection by age 2 years increased premature death risk from a respiratory cause in ...

A proof-of-concept study promises the speedy diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections through analysis of human breath. Lower respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and ...

Use of antibiotics provided no measurable impact on the severity or duration of coughs even if a bacterial infection was present, finds a large, prospective study of people who sought treatment in U.S ...

Lower respiratory infections persist as the fourth leading cause of global deaths, according to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO). On the other hand, the death rates have significantly ...

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 ...

Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, its contribution to lower respiratory infections -those ...

Children who contract lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) at two years of age or younger could be more likely to die prematurely from that same condition as adults, a new study has found. These ...