Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health crisis and is particularly relevant to people living ...

The family of Liam Dahlberg is urging parents to make sure their children are protected against the aggressive Haemophilus influenzae illness. Once a child is infected, little can be done to save ...

Understanding the different types of bronchitis can also be helpful in understanding when the illness is and isn't contagious. Chronic bronchitis caused by environmental irritants, for instance ...

Chronic bronchitis, defined as disease of the lower respiratory tract characterised by cough and excessive sputum production or expectoration, is both widespread and debilitating.

Protracted bacterial bronchitis is a lung condition marked by a lasting wet cough. It requires prompt antibiotic treatment to prevent serious complications.

Co-author and pediatric respiratory physician Emeritus Professor Peter Sly from UQ's Faculty of Medicine, said the results show how Haemophilus influenzae can cause chronic infections, essentially ...

Streptococcus pheumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae are among the primary bacterial culprits known to cause ARIs [3] . These infections severely impact the quality of life in individuals with ...

Otitis media is a common childhood infection of the middle ear and a major cause of morbidity. This multifactorial disease manifests as a spectrum of clinical syndromes from uncomplicated acute otitis ...

Both emphysema and chronic bronchitis can cause breathing problems, so it can be hard to tell them apart. Learn the key differences between the two.

Application in the treatment of respiratory tract infection Moxifloxacin hydrochloride, with broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against gram strains, is commonly used in the treatment of respiratory ...

Asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema look alike but have major differences. Learn more about the differences in presentation and treatment of these conditions.

Chronic bronchitis is diagnosed when you have an ongoing, productive cough. While it isn't deadly, the severity of your chronic bronchitis can depend on your treatment and emergency care.