Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A rise in respiratory illnesses in China, particularly among children, has made headlines over the past few weeks, with ...

“Many children are given over-the-counter analgesics to treat the fever that accompanies respiratory infections, so it seemed unclear to us whether asthma and wheeze were really linked to the use of ...

Every fall and winter, viral respiratory illnesses like the common cold and seasonal flu keep kids out of school and social activities. But this year, more children than usual are ending up at ...