Cough and congestion are common for many children this time of year, signaling any number of illnesses. For parents, it’s ...

Vaccinating women during pregnancy leads to the transfer of antibodies to their newborns. These antibodies were detected not ...

In 2024, Germany recorded the highest number of whooping cough cases since reporting became mandatory in the year 2013.

A new nasal whooping cough vaccine showed an ability to prevent both infection and transmission of the disease in mice. Current vaccines offer treatment but fail to halt transmission of the bacteria ...

A new nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough could be pivotal in halting the spread of the highly contagious and often deadly disease, scientists have announced. England has seen a significant surge, ...

We need mucus in order to moisten the areas of the nose, throat, stomach and intestinal tract and trap bacteria and viruses before they can cause infection. Ordinarily, we won’t notice the mucus.

CAN you feel the telltale tickle of a post-Christmas cough coming on? It’s a risk that comes with the festive season, a time spent in close proximity with friends and family. Not helped by the ...

Cold, dry winter air can worsen breathing problems in people with a deviated nasal septum. From congestion and infections to poor sleep and fatigue, experts explain why symptoms flare up in winter and ...