Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Nirsevimab is protective against RSV infections and coinfections, which suggests there is no replacement of RSV with other viruses post-nirsevimab administration.

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Long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, NO2 and ozone (O3) air pollution is associated with more hospital admissions for lower respiratory tract infections in adults.

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"It is a common virus that causes upper respiratory tract infections, and its infections are characterized by self-limiting illnesses," the spokesman said at a daily news conference when asked about ...

People hospitalized for infections—almost any infections—are at substantially increased risk years later for heart failure, ...

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Learn about respiratory viruses during viral season and how to stay safe. Dr. Matthew Muller discusses COVID-19, RSV, influenza, and more.