Tag: respiratory infections
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Changing Weather and Health: How Heavy Rainfall and Cold Snaps Threaten Public Health in Rawalpindi-Islamabad
Overview: Why Changing Weather Poses New Health Risks As weather patterns grow more volatile, communities in and around Rawalpindi and Islamabad are facing notable health threats linked to rapid shifts in temperature and precipitation. A recent spell of heavy rainfall and hail has underscored how a chilly spell — even for a few days —…
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Explainer: How to differentiate flu types in Hong Kong and how to protect yourself
Understanding the flu landscape in Hong Kong Health authorities warn that the current flu season in Hong Kong could stretch into November, underscoring the importance of vaccination and personal protection. While influenza type A and type B can both lead to serious illness, they behave differently in terms of spread, severity, and affected groups. For…
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Soup and Sore Throats: How a Warm Bowl Aids Recovery from Colds and Flu
Can soup speed up recovery from colds and flu? Soup is more than a comforting tradition. It has long been a go-to remedy for people feeling under the weather. A growing but still early body of research suggests that certain soups may ease symptoms of acute respiratory infections, including the common cold, influenza, and even…
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Azelastine Nasal Spray Shows Promise in Reducing COVID-19 and Rhinovirus Infections
Overview: A nasal spray with antiviral potential A recent Phase 2 randomized clinical trial explored whether azelastine nasal spray could reduce infections with SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, and rhinovirus, a common cause of the cold. Conducted at a single center and funded by the spray’s manufacturer, the study enrolled 450 adults and compared 0.1%…
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Post-Pandemic Respiratory Infections and Romania’s Cardiovascular Strategy 2025–2030
Post-Pandemic Shifts in Pediatric Respiratory Infections As temperatures drop and the cold season approaches, the risk of respiratory infections rises among children. In the latest edition of CONSULTAȚII, Prof. univ. dr. Doina Pleșca, president of the Romanian Society of Pediatrics, joins host Marilena Frâncu to unpack what life after the pandemic means for young patients.…
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Post-Pandemic Respiratory Trends and Romania’s Health Strategy
Post-Pandemic Respiratory Trends and Children As temperatures drop and the cold season approaches, concerns rise about respiratory infections in children. Virozele respiratorii are highly common during this period, and while most cases are not severe, they can cause significant discomfort for youngsters and worry for parents. In recent years, experts have observed that the post-pandemic…
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Post-Pandemic Pediatric Respiratory Infections in Romania and the National Cardiovascular Strategy 2025–2030
Post-Pandemic Shifts in Pediatric Respiratory Infections With temperatures dropping and the cold season arriving, the risk of respiratory infections in children rises. Respiratory viruses are common during this period, and while most infections are not severe, they can cause significant discomfort for kids and worry for parents. In the post-pandemic era, specialists have noted shifts…
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Respiratory Infections Surge: Medications That Worsen IRAS
Overview of the latest IRAS surge In recent weeks, the country has seen a sharp rise in acute respiratory infections (IRAS), reaching roughly 40,000 weekly episodes. The uptick began in epidemiological week 33, with 33,143 cases, followed by 35,857 the next week, and a continued increase thereafter. Public health officials stress the need to understand…
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Surviving Flu Season as a Family
Why this flu season matters for families Flu season is a shared challenge for households. Samantha Megel, a scientific staff member and licensed pharmacist, emphasizes that families are on the front line of respiratory infections. By understanding the differences between a cold, an influenza-like illness (ILI), and true influenza, families can protect vulnerable relatives, reduce…
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Respiratory Infections Spike to 40k Weekly: Medications to Avoid
Overview: a rising tide of IRAS In the latest public health update, respiratory infections (IRAS) have risen to around 40,000 weekly cases in the past month. The rebound began in epidemiological week 33—the third week of August—when 33,143 infections were reported. A week later, cases reached 35,857 and continued to climb in the days that…