Recent winter chills and freezing temperatures caught many by surprise and also risked the health of many. The flu is ...

Bronchitis is an infection that causes a cough. It happens when the tubes that carry air into the lungs, called the “bronchi,” get infected. Bronchitis usually oc­curs when a person gets a cold or the ...

Following recent HMPV confirmations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat, seven total cases have been reported in India, including Nagpur. Health officials highlight the potential for rising ...

Many antibiotic labels contain warnings not to take them with alcohol. Learn more about the risks of drinking while taking ...

HMPV causes mild illness in most adults. However, it poses a higher risk to specific vulnerable groups. These people need to be careful. Read on as Dr. Vikas Mittal shares how HMPV affects people and ...

Human metapneumovirus is spreading in China, and the world is closely monitoring the situation in the country. People are wondering about the effectiveness of antibiotics against HMPV ...

HMPV was discovered in 2001 but has likely been circulating for decades. In this article, we share a list of common myths to ...

Expert pulmonologists share essential guidelines on distinguishing normal coughs from dangerous ones, plus effective home ...

Physicians recommend that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) quit smoking and use steroids, antibiotics and other drugs to manage the sometimes debilitating symptoms. However, ...

HMPV is a respiratory virus that causes both upper and lower respiratory tract infections, with symptoms similar to the ...

As the seasons change, so does the prevalence of colds, the flu, and other respiratory illnesses. For many, distinguishing ...

Coughs, sneezes and sniffles are a sure sign that winter has come, and once they take hold they can be hard to shift. This ...