Lung & Respiratory Infections

• Pneumonia in Kids

  Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of germs, most commonly viruses. Read about symptoms and treatment.

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

  Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this contagious infection.

• Scarlet Fever

  Scarlet fever is an illness caused by a strep infection. It causes a red, bumpy rash that spreads over most of the body, and is treated with antibiotics.

• Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)

  Sinus infections, or sinusitis, are common and easily treated.

• Strep Throat in Kids and Teens

  Strep throat is a common cause of sore throat in kids and teens. It usually requires treatment with antibiotics, but improves in a few days.

• The Flu (Influenza)

  Flu symptoms tend to come on quickly and are worse than the sneezing and stuffiness of a cold. The flu is very contagious. Find out what to do.

• Tuberculosis in Kids and Teens

  Tuberculosis (TB) is making a comeback. Find out who’s at risk, what to watch for, and how doctors treat TB.

• Walking Pneumonia in Kids: Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

  When it seems like a cold is lasting longer than 7-10 days and a cough is getting worse, it could be walking pneumonia. Learn more here.

• Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

  Pertussis causes severe coughing spells that sometimes end in a whooping sound when the person breathes in. It can be prevented with the pertussis vaccine, part of the DTaP immunization.