Managing respiratory problems this winter
Looking after your health and that of your family is important during the winter. Respiratory problems are very common at this time of year, especially with ever growing threat of the flu and the whooping cough epidemic currently underway in New South Wales.
Bronchitis and the common cold
Bronchitis typically results from viral respiratory infections such as colds or flu, especially in the winter. The starting symptoms are similar to that of the common cold, but then a cough develops. Make sure you understand what bronchitis is, how it is treated and what things you can do to help you and your family avoid this common respiratory problem.
Pneumonia in children and whooping cough
As respiratory tract infections are very common in children, it pays to monitor their health closely this winter. Find out more about common symptoms of pneumonia, bacterial pnenumonia and viral pneumonia from our special article on pneumonia in children in myDr.
Another concern for your children this winter is whooping cough. New South Wales is currently in the grip of an epidemic of whooping cough, so find out more about what whooping cough is, what causes it and what the symptoms are from our article on whooping cough.
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Respiratory Health
8 April 2009
