Respiratory Health - Page 39

September 19, 2023

Dust at day care centers contained bacteria that could cause lung issues in kids, study found

Bacteria-containing dust found at day care centers could put children at a higher risk of asthma, suggests a new study from the European Respiratory Society.

September 17, 2023

Market for vaping is ‘exploding’ among people as young as 13 years-old: Dr. Qanta Ahmed

Pulmonologist Dr. Qanta Ahmed joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to provide professional analysis of the Florida teenager who was diagnosed with a collapsed lung.

September 13, 2023

Stuffy nose? Common OTC nasal decongestants with phenylephrine don’t work in tablet form, experts say

The FDA is deliberating on removing the "generally recognized as safe and effective" designation for a common ingredient, phenylephrine, in popular over-the-counter nasal decongestants. Here's why.

September 12, 2023

FDA panel rules top nasal decongestants don't work

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat weighs in after an FDA panel ruled popular over-the-counter decongestants are 'ineffective.'

September 9, 2023

COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines are all available this fall: See what some doctors recommend and why

There is significant concern about a "tripledemic" this fall and winter, with COVID, flu and RSV cases all potentially rising at the same time. Here's what some doctors recommend on vaccines.

August 31, 2023

Son of Super Bowl champion Brady Poppinga dies after suffering severe asthma attack: reports

Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga's son Julius died this week after suffering a severe asthma attack last week, according to reports. He was 17.

August 29, 2023

Yet another COVID vaccine? As Biden calls for new funding, health experts sound off: ‘A slippery slope'

Following President Biden’s Friday remarks that he plans to request funding for a new COVID vaccine amid rising cases, doctors sound off on whether another version is needed.

August 26, 2023

Flu shot recommendations from the CDC: 'Vaccination should continue throughout the season'

New guidance from the CDC recommends that everyone over six months old who does not have an allergy to a component of the vaccine receive a flu shot in the coming months.

August 23, 2023

FDA cracks down on companies that sell unauthorized vapes to kids: ‘We will hold anyone accountable’

The FDA has sent warning letters to 15 companies for selling “unauthorized e-cigarette products" — otherwise known as vapes — disguised with kid-enticing designs, according to a press release.

August 22, 2023

Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of this year's flu season, which could be 'fairly bad,' experts say

After last year’s “tripledemic" of RSV, flu and COVID reportedly overwhelmed health systems, experts are looking to the 2023-2024 winter season — and sharing predictions and advice.