Lung Infection

Prospective Surveillance of Enterovirus D68 Improves Epidemiologic Knowledge

Prospective surveillance of enterovirus D68 is contributing to a better understanding of its epidemiology and should be continued.

Internet-Based Communication Training May Reduce Antibiotic Prescribing in RTIs

An internet-based training program designed to enhance communication skills in C-reactive protein point of care testing may be helpful in reducing long-term antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections.

Telemedicine May Lead to More Antibiotics in Pediatric Respiratory Infection

More antibiotics are prescribed with less guideline-concordant antibiotic management in telemedicine vs other settings.

Nasopharyngeal Microbiota Could Help Diagnose Pediatric Lower RTIs

Research suggests nasopharyngeal microbiota can be valid proxy for lower respiratory tract microbiota.

DG/health NATURALS Cough Syrup + Mucus for Infants Recalled

One lot of DG/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus is being recalled due to possible contamination with potentially harmful bacteria.

Bronchiolitis Hospitalization in Infancy Predicts More Admissions

More than 1 in 5 infants with a bronchiolitis hospital admission will have a subsequent respiratory-related hospital admission by age 5 years.

Does Elderberry Supplementation Reduce Upper Respiratory Symptoms?

Elderberry supplementation may reduce the duration and severity of upper respiratory symptoms.

SynGEM Intranasal Vaccine for RSV Generates Durable Immune Response

SynGEM, an intranasal subunit vaccine that introduces the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), has demonstrated efficacy in actuating lasting immune responses in humans.