A respiratory virus without a specific treatment or vaccine is surging in several states across the U.S. Here's what we know ...

The rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the US has health authorities on alert.

“When I hear someone say, ‘Oh my god, it’s March or April and I have the flu,’ my answer usually is, you may look like you have the flu, you may act like you have the flu, but you have human ...

The virus can cause respiratory illness in people of all ages, especially young children, older adults and the immunocompromised.

Human metapneumovirus could progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. Studies also show dual diagnoses of HMPV, influenza and RSV, resulting in serious and sometimes fatal complications. Studies show ...

It's not COVID-19 or the flu, but a respiratory virus has been hammering Northern California cities, including Sacramento and Davis, testing shows. WastewaterSCAN data shows "high concentrations" of ...

Pope Francis, history’s first pontiff from Latin America, has died. The 88-year-old religious leader battled chronic lung disease throughout his life, ending in over a monthlong hospitalization for ...

For millions of Americans, seasonal allergies bring the familiar annoyance of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. But for some, these allergic reactions extend deeper into the respiratory system, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Though such symptoms are uncomfortable for everyone, they can be more serious in babies, young children, the elderly and the ...

About one in 20 people experience bronchitis every year, despite it being a respiratory infection no one wants. Its most common symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, low fever, fatigue, ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an ongoing group of lung conditions that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is the result of damaged lung tissue, which leads to ...

Yes, in some cases, air pollution can result in bronchitis. Bad air quality resulting from pollutants such as cigarette smoke and traffic emissions has been linked to an increased risk of developing ...