Respiratory diseases (185 contents)
Influenza and pneumonia (67 contents)
Your child is constantly ill - is this still the norm or a cause for concern?
For many parents, there is nothing more frustrating than another sick leave, cancelled classes or night duty with a thermometer in hand. A runny nose, a cough, a fever - barely a child has recovered...
How to deal with immune system problems?
The immune system plays a key role in protecting our bodies from infection and disease. Problems with the immune system can lead to frequent infections, chronic inflammation and other serious...
How long does influenza last?
Influenza, also known as influenza, is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system. It is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms are usually more severe and can lead to more...
Influenza virus and RSV virus may be more dangerous for children
The RSV virus has been heard about much more frequently in recent months than in the past. The record number of cases of the virus, which particularly threatens children under the age of five, has...
RSV, flu and COVID: how not to get sick?
Doctors are sounding the alarm - after more than two years of coronavirus outbreaks, the time has come for an increased number of RSV and flu cases. Paediatric wards report that they haven't had to...
Is it still worth getting a flu vaccination?
The last two pandemic years have brought a great deal of excitement about COVID-19 vaccination. What seems to be missing from the flurry of information in this recent period is a clear message about...
Flu vaccination may protect against Alzheimer's disease
People who have been vaccinated against flu at least once are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in the future compared to their unvaccinated peers, according to a new study.
Attention: paragrpa attacks!
After the pandemic and the long-lasting isolation, the time has come for the development of diseases that have so far mainly appeared seasonally. Unfortunately, the 'isolation' from the viruses that...
First infant infections: what do you need to know about them and what should you do?
Unfortunately, newborn babies and infants fall ill relatively often, mainly due to the immaturity of their immune system. Parents - especially when it is their first baby - often do not know what to...
Russia reports first transmission of bird flu virus strain to humans
Russia announced on Saturday 20.02.2021 that it has recorded the first transmission of a strain of bird flu virus (H5N8) to humans. According to the Consumer Health Authority, this is the first known...
Flu vaccination - the 'pros' and 'cons'
This year's flu season promises to be exceptional - the resemblance of the first flu symptoms to a coronavirus will pose quite a challenge for doctors who will diagnose patients. This year, both the...
Flu vaccination - the 'pros' and 'cons'
This year's flu season promises to be exceptional - the resemblance of the first flu symptoms to a coronavirus will pose quite a challenge for doctors who will diagnose patients. This year, both the...
Coronavirus dangerous for smokers!
There is a lot of talk about coronavirus being particularly dangerous for the elderly and people with chronic illnesses. Recent data from the USA show that smokers, most of whom are men, are also...
Coronavirus dangerous for smokers!
There is a lot of talk about coronavirus being particularly dangerous for the elderly and people with chronic illnesses. Recent data from the USA show that smokers, most of whom are men, are also...
Coronavirus dangerous for smokers!
There is a lot of talk about coronavirus being particularly dangerous for the elderly and people with chronic illnesses. Recent data from the USA show that smokers, most of whom are men, are also...
Coronavirus dangerous for smokers!
There is a lot of talk about coronavirus being particularly dangerous for the elderly and people with chronic illnesses. Recent data from the USA show that smokers, most of whom are men, are also...
Does 'male flu' exist?
There is a stereotype that men get the flu worse. "Male flu" has become a popular subject of memes and jokes. However, it turns out that the phenomenon of 'male flu' may really exist, as confirmed by...
Coronavirus among children - key information
It has been almost a quarter since the outbreak of coronavirus. Its spread has caused global concern and fears that the virus could cause dramatic damage before experts find a way to stop it. In...
Influenza under a magnifying glass, or what influenza looks like from a laboratory point of view
Influenza is a seasonal infectious disease, the complications of which can significantly affect the deterioration of our body's health and can be far-reaching in time. The difficulty in treatment...
Infant toys - a reservoir of the flu virus. How do you get rid of it?
Do you look after your baby's toys? Do you wash them regularly, do you wash them? It turns out that scientists agree - toys are a reservoir of viruses!
Parent - don't underestimate these diseases
The Chief Sanitary Inspectorate has confirmed an outbreak of measles near Warsaw. What should parents who send their children to nursery, kindergarten or school pay attention to?
Pneumonia in pregnancy
Pneumonia is a serious illness and this is true for everyone - regardless of their age. For certain groups of patients, however, the condition is particularly dangerous, and this is the case for the...
