Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections
Underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections.
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Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections
Underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections.
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Low Vitamin D Tied to Greater LRTI Hospitalization Risk
Increases in serum vitamin D were associated with a modest but statistically significant reduction in the risk of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections.
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Hidden Lung Particles Found in post-9/11 Veterans
Burn pit exposure in veterans correlated with increased anthracotic pigment burden measured by microscopy in lung tissue biopsies.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema
COVID-19 vaccinated children had significantly fewer infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory infections, and more.
Read MoreIL-10 Protein Plays Role in Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis
A small protein called IL-10 is critical for preventing lung inflammation and associated diseases like pulmonary fibrosis and bronchiolitis.
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Maternal Obesity Increases Child’s Risk of Infection-related Hospitalization
Children born to mothers who are very obese with a BMI of 35 or higher are at heightened risk of being admitted to hospital for an infection.
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Monoclonal Antibody Halved Bronchiolitis Hospitalizations for Infants
A single dose of nirsevimab was effective in reducing visits to the ED for all-cause bronchiolitis by 55.4%, as well as reducing the risk of hospital admission for RSV bronchiolitis by 87.6%.
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Researchers Develop Breath-Based Device to Diagnose Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
A proof-of-concept study demonstrates the potential of a noninvasive breath-based device to quickly diagnose lower respiratory tract infections.
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Azithromycin Did Not Prevent Wheeze in Infants with RSV
Among infants hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), there was no difference in the amount of wheezing in babies treated with azithromycin versus those who received a placebo.
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Reduced Inhaler Use Safe for Infant Bronchiolitis
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reduced albuterol use for children with bronchiolitis without compromising care, according to research published in Pediatrics.
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New RSV Vaccine Shows Strong Immune Response
An experimental vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), one of the leading causes of...
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Over-Reliance of Pulse Oximetry for Children with Respiratory Infection
Researchers say oxygen saturation shouldn’t be the only factor in deciding to admit a child with a respiratory infection, and its use may need re-evaluation
Read MoreInhaling Hypertonic Saline Cuts Hospital Admissions for Children with Bronchiolitis
Infants with bronchiolitis who were treated with inhaled hypertonic saline in the ED were less likely to require admission to the hospital compared to infants treated with normal saline.
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Microwave Popcorn Butter Flavoring a Respiratory Hazard
The ingredient 2,3-pentanedione (PD), used to give microwave popcorn its butter flavor and aroma, is a respiratory hazard that can also alter gene expression in the brain of rats.
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Lung Disease Following Deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan
United States military personnel and civilian contractors deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan may be at risk for respiratory symptoms and chronic lung disease, including asthma and constrictive bronchiolitis. Respiratory therapists can play an important role in ensuring that patients who have respiratory symptoms following deployment are provided with appropriate referral and high-quality lung function testing as part of their diagnostic evaluation.
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