Croup is a common childhood illness that causes swelling of the upper respiratory tract. This can be recognised by a change in tone of voice and a distinctive "croupy" cough that sounds like a seal or barking. Croup is caused by a variety of viruses, the most common of which is the parainfluenza virus. Infection symptoms include nasal congestion, coughing, sore throat, and fever. Upper airway swelling in children can cause a sore throat or, in  Read More

Pleurisy (pleuritis) is a health condition that occurs when the pleura, the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs, becomes inflamed. Pleurisy (pleuritis) can be caused by a variety of things, including viruses, bacteria, and even lung cancer.  When the pleurae (membrane lining the thoracic cavity and the lungs) are swollen or inflamed, they may rub against each other, resulting in severe chest pain. Each time  Read More

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms. It commonly affects infants by the time they reach the age of two.  Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection symptoms are minor in adults and older, healthy children, and they often resemble the common cold.  Some people, like infants aged 12 months and younger (infants), especially premat  Read More

The respiratory system consists of a network of organs like the nose, mouth, voice box, windpipe, airways, lungs, blood vessels, and specific muscles. All work together in a coordinated manner and help in respiration. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) occurs in the nasal passage and the throat. It includes common cold, rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal cavity), sinusitis (when the air-filled spaces behind the nasal bon  Read More