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 ...

With so many overlapping symptoms, it makes sense to wonder what the key differences are between a sinus infection vs. a cold ...

In a meta-analysis by Rondanelli et al, prophylactic treatment with Echinacea over 4 months (2400 mg/day for prevention and 4000 mg/day during acute stages of cold) appeared to be effective for ...

Ear infections often develop due to allergies or an upper respiratory infection. Otitis media (a middle ear infection) is the most common ear infection. About 80% of children have an ear infection at ...

Amoxicillin is a generic prescription drug used to treat certain types of bacterial infections. The drug comes as a capsule, chewable tablet, liquid suspension, and tablet you swallow. It’s typically ...

Losing your voice due to an upper respiratory infection is common and typically temporary, according to Dr. Lacy Anderson in today’s Daily Dose. Viral infections can cause swelling of the vocal cords, ...

Respiratory infections are the leading causes of hospitalizations, ED visits and mortality in children in the United States ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of viral upper respiratory infections this week. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing upper ...

A probiotic mixture containing three specific strains reduced fever duration by 2 days in children with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). The treatment showed significant efficacy with a ...