Recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTIs) in children constitute a serious problem
worldwide. Some children experience considerable morbidity as a result of RRTIs and …

OBJECTIVES. The purpose of this work was to assess the impact of recently described
human metapneumovirus and human coronavirus NL63 compared with other respiratory …

Objectives The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors for ARI in the Australian
community. Methods We used a national survey of 7578 randomly selected respondents in …

Background Risk factors of asthma-like symptoms in childhood may act through an
increased infection burden because infections often trigger these symptoms. Objective We …

Abstract Background Acute respiratory illnesses (ARIs) during childhood are often caused
by respiratory viruses, result in significant morbidity, and have associated costs for families …

Introduction Even in developed economies infectious diseases remain the most common
cause of illness in early childhood. Our current understanding of the epidemiology of these …

We used a national survey of 7578 randomly selected respondents in 2008–2009 to identify
the period prevalence of acute respiratory infection (ARI) by season and state, and to …

Introduction In adults with bronchiectasis, multicentre data advanced the field including
disease characterisation and derivation of phenotypes such as 'frequent exacerbator …

Background Episodes of asthma-like symptoms in young children are common, but little is
known about risk factors and their patterns for the daily symptom burden. Objective We …

Background Most acute respiratory infection (ARI) research focuses on severe disease and
overlooks the burden of community-managed illness. For community-based studies, home …