Bacteria in Classroom Dust Linked to Lower Lung Function in Children
Classroom dust containing elevated levels of Streptomyces and Mycobacterium species is associated with measurable reductions in lung function among school-aged children.
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Bacteria in Classroom Dust Linked to Lower Lung Function in Children
Classroom dust containing elevated levels of Streptomyces and Mycobacterium species is associated with measurable reductions in lung function among school-aged children.
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Pediatrician Burnout Rates Declining
A national study reveals fewer pediatricians report emotional exhaustion, though overall burnout prevalence in healthcare remains a concern.
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AAP Updates RSV, COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
AAP recommendations expand second-season RSV protection criteria for children ages 8 to 19 months, alongside updated infant COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.
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Vaping Linked to Respiratory Issues
Young people who vape are more likely to experience breathing problems, including cough, wheezing, bronchitis symptoms, and asthma attacks.
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Inconsistencies in Pediatric Pneumonia Diagnosis
A national study finds significant inconsistency among doctors when interpreting lung sounds in children suspected of pediatric pneumonia.
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California to Send Free Asthma Inhalers to All Public Schools
California is launching a statewide initiative to provide free albuterol inhalers and spacers to 10,000 public and charter schools to treat students during respiratory emergencies, according to Governor Gavin Newsom.
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FDA Authorizes 4 More Flavored Nicotine Pouches
There are now 30 flavored nicotine pouch products authorized for sale by the FDA, but some health organizations have expressed concerns for potential youth adoption.
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AAP Pediatric Flu Vaccine Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations for the prevention and control of influenza in children for the 2026-27 season, urging vaccination for all children aged 6 months and older.
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Trump Administration Orders Separate MMR Vaccinations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that revises federal recommendations for the childhood vaccination schedule, according to multiple media reports including the AP.
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Secondhand Smoke Linked to Poor Sleep Quality in Children
Secondhand tobacco smoke increased sleep interruptions in pediatric patients, even when traditional apnea measures remain unchanged.
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Sunset Healthcare Adds Pediatric NIV Mask Liners
Sunset Healthcare Solutions has added KidZzzs, the first mask liners pre-cut specifically for pediatric noninvasive ventilation (NIV).
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FDA Clears Masimo Pediatric Sedation Monitoring Tool
Masimo received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Patient State Index (PSi) , a new monitoring index that helps clinicians track brain activity and sedation levels in children during surgery and intensive care.
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Products 2026: Resuscitation
RT looks at the latest resuscitation devices on the market from manufacturers like Dynarex, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Mercury Medical, and Zoll Medical.
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Products 2026: Intubation & Airway Management
A closer look at some of the latest airway management and intubation devices from Dale Medical, Karl Storz, Marpac, Medline Industries, Neotech Products, and Olympus.
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Products 2026: Gas Delivery & Humidification
The latest gas delivery devices including humidification, oxygen therapy and inhaled nitric oxide delivery from Airgas, Drive, Dynarex, Flexicare, Hans Rudolph, Linde, Neotech, Precision Medical, Salaera, and Southmedic.
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5 Tips for Back-to-School Allergy Management
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) outlines essential steps for families and school staff to navigate seasonal allergy triggers and respiratory health.
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Pediatric Respiratory Infections Back to Pre-Pandemic Patterns
Pediatric influenza and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections returned to pre-pandemic levels after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
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CHLA Joins Sickle Cell Study on Gene Editing Method
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles joined a trial to investigate nula-cel, a gene-editing therapy designed to correct the sickle cell disease genetic mutation.
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Predicting BPD in Preterm Infants via Machine Learning
Analyzing respiratory patterns through machine learning models improved early identification of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants.
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Child Respiratory Illnesses Linked to Lower Income, Educational Attainment
Infants exposed to viruses by older siblings face a higher risk of hospitalization and long-term socioeconomic challenges, according to new research.
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Half of Teachers Unaware of Asthma Inhaler Laws
Over half of teachers surveyed were unaware of state laws allowing students to carry rescue inhalers, despite these laws existing in all 50 states.
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Breztri Aerosphere Now Available in the US for Asthma
AstraZeneca’s triple-combination asthma therapy Breztri Aerosphere was approved in April 2026 for adults and pediatric patients age 12 and older.
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Global Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain Below Pandemic Levels
New UNICEF/WHO data show that high drop-out rates for measles vaccines continue to fuel disease outbreaks.
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First US Toddler Diagnosed With Rare Lung Disease
A two-year-old Indiana child is the first in the United States to be diagnosed with Rajab interstitial lung disease with brain calcifications, a rare genetic disease with only 10 known cases worldwide.
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