A vaccine for RSV was approved this year, and is recommended for people aged 60 and over. Although most cases of RSV infection are mild, older adults especially those with underlying health issues, ...

However, there are some very important differences in symptoms, causes, treatment, and ultimately, how they may affect future ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private ...

A form of walking pneumonia is on the rise among children and the CDC says symptoms may include fever, cough, and wheezing.

Drawing on evidence involving about 25 million population worldwide, an international research team led by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry demonstrates that long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 ...

With RSV season approachgin, there are more options for those most susceptible to RSV, including a new vaccine and updated ...

About 4% to 10% of the adult population experiences ... This causes symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. However, there is a form of asthma called "cough ...

Most pediatricians are aware of the more common causes of chronic cough, but sometimes unexpected cases come along that ...

Dr. Stuart Harris, founder and chief of the Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Wilderness Medicine, had some advice for those who may be sensitive to the smoke.

Expecting mothers in their 32nd to 36th week of pregnancy can get an RSV vaccine, which will pass along antibodies to their newborn. Or, babies up to eight months old, can get a monoclonal antibody ...

More young children are catching walking pneumonia this year, as cases of the respiratory illness continue to surge around ...