Impact of Rapid Multiplex Point of Care Testing on Antibiotic Prescribing
Rapid testing shows mixed results for reducing common antibiotic use
A randomized trial evaluates if rapid multiplex testing reduces same-day antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory infections in children and…
A new rapid test to identify respiratory viruses did not reduce overall antibiotic prescriptions, but showed potential for specific patient …
Host factors influence viral entry and replication in HPIV infected infants, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals
Host factors influence how the parainfluenza virus infects vulnerable people
This narrative review discusses host factors influencing viral entry, replication, assembly, release, and innate immunity evasion in human p…
A review explains how host factors affect viral entry and immunity in infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals with respirato…
Review synthesizes pilot data on nasal microbiota and respiratory outcomes in infants
Nasal bacteria clues could predict infant wheezing risks early
This review synthesizes findings from a pilot observational study involving 55 infants enrolled in the AERIAL study.
Specific nose bacteria might predict wheezing risks for babies during their first year of life soon enough now.
Infection status associated with hypoxemia and death rates varying by virus type in a large US cohort
Triple Virus Infections Rarer Than Feared — Here’s the Real Risk
This cohort study of 835,987 triple-tested patients in the US Veterans Health Administration examined associations between infection status …
It’s winter. Your throat is scratchy. Your chest feels tight.
Prospective paired-sample study reviews AveloMask XBA sampling versus lower respiratory tract specimens in hospitalized pneumonia patients
Your Breath Could Diagnose Pneumonia Without a Needle
This prospective paired-sample study evaluated exhaled breath aerosol (XBA) sampling using the AveloMask against lower respiratory tract (LR…
A new face mask device might soon replace painful tests for pneumonia diagnosis.
Parechovirus A detection linked to pharyngitis and tonsillitis in children across hospital and day-care settings
This common virus may be behind your child’s sore throat
This observational cohort study evaluated 323 hospitalized children and 30 day-care attendees for parechovirus A (PeV-A) alongside other res…
A common virus called PeV-A is linked to sore throats in kids and helps explain why some children get sick when others stay healthy.
Review of prospective cohort study on post-diarrhea respiratory infections in children
After severe diarrhea, nearly 4 out of 100 young children in low-income countries get a new lung infection within three months
This review summarizes a prospective cohort study of 9,116 children aged 6-35 months with medically-attended diarrhea across seven sites.
After severe diarrhea, nearly 4 out of 100 young children in low-income countries get a new lung infection within three months.
tNGS in pediatric LRTIs shows higher Mycoplasma pneumoniae detection in severe vs non-severe CAP
A new test found more germs in severe pediatric pneumonia cases than mild ones
A retrospective, single-center cohort study of 2,299 children with suspected lower respiratory tract infections found that targeted next-gen…
A new test found that severe pediatric pneumonia cases carry more germs than mild ones, revealing a link between specific microbial signatur…
Meta-analysis compares post-acute risks after SARS-CoV-2 versus other respiratory viral infections
Do You Have Post-Viral Symptoms?
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 studies synthesizes evidence on persistent symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to ot…
Many post-viral symptoms like fatigue and brain fog happen after any bad virus, not just COVID, though trouble breathing and heart palpitati…
Relaxation of COVID-19 NPIs in Nanjing children showed high pathogen detection rates with preschoolers having the highest burden
When COVID rules lifted, did kids get sicker or just catch more common bugs?
This retrospective cohort study examined 7,473 children (≤18 years) presenting with acute respiratory tract infections in a tertiary hospita…
After COVID rules lifted, common cold viruses and bacteria caused most children's breathing issues, with young kids facing the highest risk …
Meta-analysis links asthma, passive smoking, and frequent snacks to recurrent respiratory infections in preschoolers
Three habits that spark repeated colds in toddlers
A meta-analysis of observational studies involving 170,915 preschool children globally identified asthma (OR=3.26), passive smoking (OR=1.50…
Parents can lower their child's risk of repeated infections by managing asthma, keeping homes smoke-free, and limiting frequent snacking.
Report describes influenza and respiratory virus circulation in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic
Report examines how flu and other viruses circulated during the COVID-19 pandemic
A descriptive report from the United States (2020-2021) details patterns of influenza and other respiratory virus circulation during the COV…
A new report describes how influenza and other respiratory viruses circulated in the United States during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic.
Questions about Respiratory Tract Infections
Which group of children had the highest burden of respiratory tract infections after COVID restrictions lifted?
Preschoolers (4–6 years) had the highest burden of respiratory tract infections after COVID restrictions lifted, with a 68.3% pathogen detection rate.
Full answer →Can parechovirus A cause pharyngitis and tonsillitis in hospitalized children?
Yes, parechovirus A can cause pharyngitis and tonsillitis in hospitalized children, especially when detected alone without other viruses.
Full answer →Are frequent snacks linked to more frequent respiratory tract infections in preschoolers?
Frequent snacks are linked to a higher risk of recurrent respiratory tract infections in preschoolers, according to a meta-analysis of global studies.
Full answer →Can passive smoking increase the risk of recurrent respiratory tract infections in young children?
Yes, passive smoking is a significant risk factor that increases the likelihood of recurrent respiratory tract infections in young children.
Full answer →Does having asthma make a preschooler more likely to get a respiratory tract infection?
Yes, asthma significantly increases a preschooler's risk of recurrent respiratory tract infections, with meta-analysis showing about 3 times higher odds.
Full answer →All Respiratory Tract Infections Articles
- Impact of Rapid Multiplex Point of Care Testing on Antibiotic Prescribing
- Host factors influence viral entry and replication in HPIV infected infants, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals
- Review synthesizes pilot data on nasal microbiota and respiratory outcomes in infants
- Infection status associated with hypoxemia and death rates varying by virus type in a large US cohort
- Prospective paired-sample study reviews AveloMask XBA sampling versus lower respiratory tract specimens in hospitalized pneumonia patients
- Review of prospective cohort study on post-diarrhea respiratory infections in children
- Parechovirus A detection linked to pharyngitis and tonsillitis in children across hospital and day-care settings
- tNGS in pediatric LRTIs shows higher Mycoplasma pneumoniae detection in severe vs non-severe CAP
- Meta-analysis compares post-acute risks after SARS-CoV-2 versus other respiratory viral infections
- Relaxation of COVID-19 NPIs in Nanjing children showed high pathogen detection rates with preschoolers having the highest burden
- Meta-analysis links asthma, passive smoking, and frequent snacks to recurrent respiratory infections in preschoolers
- Report describes influenza and respiratory virus circulation in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Surveillance report describes respiratory virus patterns in children with acute respiratory illnesses
- Respiratory virus activity monitored across the United States through mid-2025
- Surveillance data show summer 2022 increases in pediatric acute respiratory illness and asthma
- High Infection Rates in Type 2 Diabetes: Periodontitis Prevalence at 33.6%