Adenoviruses (AdVs) are DNA viruses that typically cause mild infections involving the
upper or lower respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, or conjunctiva. Rare manifestations of …

The lungs were long thought to be sterile until technical advances uncovered the presence
of the lung microbial community. The microbiome of healthy lungs is mainly derived from the …

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetically heterogeneous, rare lung disease resulting
in chronic oto‐sino‐pulmonary disease in both children and adults. Many physicians …

This European Respiratory Society statement provides a comprehensive overview on
protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) in children. A task force of experts, consisting of …

Adenoviruses (AdVs) are DNA viruses that typically cause mild infections involving the
upper or lower respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, or conjunctiva. Rare manifestations of …

Cough is the single most common reason for primary care physician visits and, when
chronic, a frequent indication for specialist referrals. In children, a chronic cough (> 4 weeks) …

Background Invasive methods requiring general anaesthesia are needed to sample the lung
microbiota in young children who do not expectorate. This poses substantial challenges to …

Background Cough is one of the most common presenting symptoms to general
practitioners. The objective of this article is to collate the pediatric components of the CHEST …

Background Protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) and bronchiectasis are distinct diagnostic
entities that share common clinical and laboratory features. It is postulated, but remains …

Bronchiectasis is a common feature of severe inherited and acquired pulmonary disease
conditions. Among inherited diseases, cystic fibrosis (CF) is the major disorder associated …