respiratory system

Europe News

Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis

The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.

23/02/2025

Health news

How serious is Pope Francis' respiratory infection?

The infection is worrisome given the pontiff lost part of his right lung decades ago. Here's what we know.

18/02/2025

Health news

What we know about HMPV, the respiratory virus spreading in China

The virus, first identified in 2001, is one of a handful of respiratory illnesses spreading this winter. This is what we know about the current outbreak.

07/01/2025

Health news

If you get sick this winter, these viruses are the likely culprits

Here are some of the winter viruses spreading in Europe that could be behind your fever or runny nose.

08/12/2024

Health news

Common drug could be ‘game-changer’ for asthma, COPD patients - study

The study authors said the results could lead to an update in how the lung conditions are managed.

28/11/2024

Health news

What is immunity debt – and is it really making kids sick?

There’s been an uptick in viral infections in the post-pandemic period, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

23/10/2024

Green News

Children living in green neighbourhoods have better lung function

Cities should be designed to incorporate lots of green space, the study recommends.

17/07/2024

Green News

Could heatwaves make asthma worse in children?

Even milder extreme heat appeared to significantly impact health.

20/05/2024

Health news

RSV antibody prevents 5,800 hospitalisations in France

French health authorities released two studies following their rollout of the new preventive antibody Beyfortus.

26/04/2024

Health news

Officials look into rare disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine

Officials are investigating a rare nervous system disorder in older adults who received the RSV vaccine.

01/03/2024

Health news

'Cocktail of respiratory viruses' spreads in multiple EU countries

The deaths of two men in Italy from flu this week made headlines in the country as cases of respiratory illnesses "intensify" in other EU countries.

11/01/2024

Health news

What to know about rising cases of the '100-day cough' in the UK

Cases of the highly contagious disease have more than tripled in the UK, with experts urging pregnant women and children to get vaccinated.

17/12/2023

Health news

'No unknown or new pathogen' detected in China, WHO says

Several respiratory illnesses are co-circulating in China this year after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.

23/11/2023

Health news

Respiratory deaths more likely in summer than winter, study finds

A Spanish research team has found a correlation between high ambient temperatures and the number of patient deaths during the summer months compared to winter.

08/11/2023

Health news

'Very angry': Parents struggle to get newborns preventive RSV antibody

Many parents are waiting to get a new preventive antibody for their babies to prevent them from getting sick with bronchiolitis. Experts and officials say the product is a victim of its success.

29/10/2023

Health news

People may experience 'long colds' more than a month after infection

A new study has found that people may experience long-term symptoms due to other respiratory infections besides COVID.

13/10/2023

Green News

People with lung conditions at greatest risk from climate change

Representatives from the European Respiratory Society are calling on the EU to lower regulatory limits for air pollution.

05/09/2023

Health news

US authorities authorise RSV vaccine for pregnant women

The vaccine was developed by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.

22/08/2023

Health news

HMPV: What you need to know about the virus with cold-like symptoms

A virus that causes symptoms similar to that of a cold, the flu, and COVID-19 has seen an upsurge in the US. Here's what to know about HMPV.

02/06/2023

Health news

Another reason to wear a mask? A warm nose fights off germs better

Scientists have found our noses’ immune response is “numbed” by frigid temperatures. The research could help us better fight colds and other viruses.

07/12/2022