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The seasonal timing of when infants receive the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization is crucial for ensuring ...
Nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody, is highly effective in real-world conditions at preventing severe respiratory syncytial ...
ACIP is recommending that adults aged 50 to 59 years who are at increased risk for severe RSV disease receive a single dose of an RSV vaccine.
The term “popcorn lung” dates back to the early 2000s when several workers at a microwave popcorn factory developed lung problems after inhaling a chemical called diacetyl – the same ...
Inadequate water intake can dry out the mucosal lining in the lungs, making them more irritated and prone to infection.
Young children with chronic conditions are more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) than healthy children, according to a new study.
The lungs cleanse themselves by producing mucus, which traps pollutants and germs. People can clear this mucus by coughing or clearing the throat. Avoiding breathing in cigarette smoke ...
“For example, the left atrium of your heart and your left lung may be on the right side of your chest. In your abdomen, your liver and gallbladder may be on the left side of your body instead of ...
Health experts have warned that vapin can scar your lungs for life, after a number of reports of people suffering with 'popcorn lung'. Officially known as bronchiolitis obliterans, popcorn lung is ...
In healthy adults, activity, rest, and stress can all temporarily change your breathing rate. Exercise and physical activity: Physical activity gets the heart and lungs working harder to supply ...
Wearable tech has come a long way in a relatively short space of time. Two decades ago, recording your heart rate meant being wired up to an ECG machine, or wearing a chest strap 24/7. Now your ...