This year’s influenza season looks to be particularly bad. We asked doctors what parents need to know about the virus — and need to recognize when things turn serious.
Tag: Respiratory Diseases
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Frustrations Grow Over Company’s Response to Breathing Device Recalls
Lawsuits claim the company, Philips Respironics, knew of problems with its CPAP and other machines long before notifying customers of potential health risks.
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Scientists Are Gaining On RSV, a Persistent Threat to Children
Vaccines and treatments are in trials, but the virus remains a leading killer of infants worldwide.
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Home Remedies for Cold and Flu Symptoms
Here’s what we know about some of the most popular remedies that show at least a little promise.
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After the Storm, the Mold: Warming Is Worsening Another Costly Disaster
Mold in homes is a costly crisis that often accompanies hurricanes and flooding, and climate change is amplifying the rain that feeds outbreaks.