A viral outbreak in China is raising concerns reminiscent of 2019, but this time the focus is on human metapneumovirus (HMPV) ...

But that’s not always how serious illness plays out. Children who need to be on ventilators, have tracheostomies or ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

With cold and flu season in full swing, the Oklahoma Poison Center wants citizens to be careful with giving over the counter medications to your kids.

As the new year begins, there’s no shortage of contagious viruses making kids sneeze, wheeze and cough. So, how do you know ...

You may commonly notice a wet or dry cough in kids. Coughing is a defensive response that clears the airways of irritants, ...

“Most of your cough and cold medications that are over the counter are not intended for kids less than four and then they’re not intended for kids between four and six without out the ...

A high fever, often over 101°F (38.3°C), can be a sign of HMPV, especially in children and older adults. Feeling extremely ...

Saline nasal drops also help flush out mucous and inflammatory mediators, which can improve cold symptoms and give the immune ...

Thousands of North Texas students are returning to school on Tuesday after two weeks of winter break. The return to school in ...

cough is improving for at least 24 hours and they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours. Keep a close eye on your child when cold or flu symptoms show up, especially if your child has asthma ...

Amid doubts over a common decongestant, evidence suggests the placebo effect can still help people suffering from a cold.