Lung

A cough, phlegm in the throat and a feeling of tightness in the chest: these symptoms may indicate bronchitis. This condition involves inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses and is particularly common in winter, during the colder months. Chronic bronchitis is often caused by long-term smoking or recurrent bouts of inflammation that have not fully healed. In this article, you will learn about the causes of acute and chronic bronchitis, the symptoms that occur and the treatments that can help.

The RSV vaccine protects against infection with the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause respiratory symptoms – sometimes severe and life-threatening – particularly in infants, young children and older adults. RSV vaccinations have been authorised in Austria since 2023. In this article, you can read about who they are recommended for, which vaccines are available, when the best time to get vaccinated is, and everything else you need to know on this topic.

Pneumonia can affect various parts of the lungs and is usually caused by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. This infectious disease is particularly dangerous for older people and manifests itself through a range of symptoms. Find out here how to recognise the condition, how it is treated and what you can do to prevent pneumonia.