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Pleurisy

Trusted information about pleurisy, including what it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and prevention from leading Australian health organisations.

Respiratory conditions

Trusted information about respiratory conditions from leading Australian health organisations, including links to glucocorticosteroids.

Chest infection

Chest infections are common in people of all ages and may occur with a cold or the flu. Learn more about chest infection causes, symptoms and treatments.

Respiratory syncytial virus

RSV or respiratory syncytial virus infects your airways and lungs. Learn more the causes, treatment, prevention and how you can stop the virus from spreading.

Coughs, colds and ear infections in children

Trusted information on childhood ailments including coughs, colds, ear infections, sore throat and glue ear.

Doxycycline

Doxycycline is an antibiotic medicine. This page explains what doxycycline is used for, how it works, its risks and other treatment options available in its place.

Zinc

Trusted information about zinc from leading Australian health organisations, including links to information on complementary medicines for respiratory tract infections.

Pleural effusion

A pleural effusion is an abnormal buildup of fluid around your lungs. It sits in and expands a space known as the pleural cavity. Find out more about pleural effusion.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

Links to trusted information about severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

Colds and flu (influenza)

Trusted information on the common cold and flu (influenza) including their differences, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments, plus current flu activity levels in Australia.