RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS

This study tested a booster vaccine for bird flu (H5N6) in about 260 adults. Some had received a related bird flu vaccine before, while others had not. The goal was to see if one or two booster shots could safely boost the body's immune defenses against the virus. Results help pr…

This study tested whether taking vitamin D every day can lower the chance of serious lung problems in children and teens with sickle cell disease. Researchers compared daily vitamin D to monthly doses in 58 participants aged 3 to 20. The goal was to see if daily supplementation c…

This study tested whether giving infants an oral bacterial lysate (Broncho-Vaxom) after a severe bout of bronchiolitis could reduce their risk of developing wheezing. 173 infants who had been hospitalized for bronchiolitis received either the bacterial lysate or a placebo for up …

This study looked at whether using alcohol hand sanitizers and face masks, along with educational materials, can reduce the spread of colds and flu among family members. About 450 households in Northern Manhattan with at least one young child took part. Families were split into t…

This study tested whether vapendavir, an experimental antiviral drug, could reduce lower respiratory symptoms (like cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath) in 52 adults with COPD who were deliberately exposed to a common cold virus (rhinovirus). The goal was to see if the drug …

This study looked at how the immune system of healthy older adults (ages 65-75) responds to RSV, a common cause of chest infections. Researchers gave volunteers a mild RSV infection and took blood and nose samples to find immune markers that predict infection or symptoms. The goa…

This study checked how accurate a new test (Xpert Expanded Respiratory Panel) is at finding respiratory infections. Researchers tested nose swabs from 3,200 people with symptoms and compared results to other tests. The goal was to see if the new test works well enough for routine…