The distinctive sound of your cough carries far more information than you might imagine, potentially serving as a powerful diagnostic tool that could revolutionize how pneumonia gets detected and ...

The common lung infection can range from mild to life-threatening. Here’s how to recognize it and when to seek care.

Health officials in Ohio are warning about an increase in pneumonia cases in children. The state has seen 145 cases in kids aged 3 to 14 years old, and some are referring to the condition as “white ...

Northwestern University scientists have potentially uncovered a previously unknown, hidden player in pneumonia. In a new ...

Each year, pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections kill nearly 1 million children — more than malaria and HIV combined. Some of those deaths could be avoided if every child on Earth had ...

Winter's chill brings a heightened risk of pneumonia, especially for vulnerable groups. Experts emphasize vaccination as a primary defence, alongside rigorous hygiene, staying warm and avoiding smoke.

Make sure that the listening area is quiet, and importantly, do not listen through the patient's clothing. Warm your stethoscope either by carrying it in your pants pocket or by vigorously rubbing it.

If you or a loved one has lung cancer, you should know that this raises your risk of getting pneumonia. It’s estimated that over half of people with lung cancer develop lung infections, including ...