Pneumonia is one of the most common yet serious lung infections in children and many parents don’t realise how quickly it can escalate. As winter chills set in and sniffles turn into coughs, ...

Pneumonia is a serious infection that affects the lungs and causes difficulty in breathing. In its early stages, its symptoms can look similar to the common cold or flu, which often leads to delays in ...

With the colder months arriving, many parents are seeing headlines about rising cases of viral pneumonia among young children. As a parent, even a minor cough or sniffle can set off worry, especially ...

When a persistent cough disrupts your sleep and drains your energy, it might be more than just a stubborn cold. Pneumonia, a serious lung infection, affects millions of Americans each year and can ...

Seniors are generally at higher risk for complications and death from pneumonia due to weakened immune systems. However, risk factors vary from person to person. If you suspect your elderly loved one ...

Northwestern University scientists have potentially uncovered a previously unknown, hidden player in pneumonia. In a new study, scientists found the lungs’ own microbial community, or microbiome, ...

Cold and flu season is officially here and, unfortunately, it’s already looking like a doozy. In fact, cases of “walking pneumonia” have increased across the country, according to a new report from ...

Pneumonia remains highly unpredictable because patients with the same diagnosis and treatment often experience drastically different outcomes, and clinicians lack clear insight into why. Researchers ...