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 …
Hospital at home reduces length of stay and 30-day readmissions in patients with heart, airway, or respiratory conditions
Could keeping sick patients at home save days in the hospital and lower costs?
A retrospective cohort study in England of 2,972 HAH episodes and matched inpatient controls found HAH reduced length of stay by 3.13 days a…
Hospital at home care in England cut hospital stays by over 3 days and lowered 30-day readmission rates by nearly half compared to tradition…
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.
Respiratory virus activity monitored across the United States through mid-2025
U.S. health officials plan to track respiratory virus activity through mid-2025
An observational study is monitoring respiratory virus activity across the United States through June 30, 2025.
U.S. health officials plan to track respiratory virus activity across the country from July 2024 through June 2025.
Surveillance data show summer 2022 increases in pediatric acute respiratory illness and asthma
U.S. surveillance data shows summer increase in childhood respiratory illnesses
A U.S. surveillance report noted increases in acute respiratory illness and asthma/reactive airway disease among children and adolescents du…
U.S. surveillance data shows an increase in childhood respiratory illnesses and asthma reports during the summer of 2022.
Surveillance report describes respiratory virus patterns in children with acute respiratory illnesses
U.S. surveillance tracks respiratory viruses in children with acute illnesses
A surveillance report from the United States describes respiratory virus patterns among children with acute respiratory illnesses.
U.S. health officials are tracking respiratory viruses in sick children to watch for patterns, but this report offers no new medical guidanc…
Emergency department visit rates for pediatric acute upper respiratory infection in the US
How many kids with colds end up in the emergency room?
An observational study examined rates of emergency department visits for acute upper respiratory infection among children and adolescents in…
A new look at emergency room visits shows how often children and teens with common colds and similar infections need urgent care.
High Infection Rates in Type 2 Diabetes: Periodontitis Prevalence at 33.6%
Are Infections Hitting People with Type 2 Diabetes Harder Than We Thought?
This meta-analysis found severe periodontitis prevalence at 33.6% (95% CI: 23.7-44.2) and lower respiratory tract infection incidence at 140…
People with type 2 diabetes face higher rates of severe gum disease and frequent lung infections, making infection prevention a critical par…
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.
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