Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new nasal swab test that identifies specific asthma subtypes in kids, which can lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment ...

Testing for the presence of a single immune system molecule on nasal swabs can help detect hidden viruses not identified in standard tests, according to a study published in The Lancet Microbe journal ...

Among children, asthma is the most common chronic disease, ranking among the top 20 conditions worldwide for disability-adjusted life years in children. It is diagnosed through a procedure called ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A nasal swab test could be a breakthrough for children with suspected sinus infections. The test could tell parents whether their child needs antibiotics for their sinus infection ...

Simple nasal swab can now provide early warning of emerging viruses, suggests a new study. As the COVID-19 pandemic showed, potentially dangerous new viruses can begin to spread in the population well ...

Detecting autoantibodies in nasal cavities with swabs could be key to determining how severe COVID symptoms will be. Why it matters: The findings from Emory University-led researchers run counter to ...

A NEW nasal swab has been found to diagnose asthma in children far quicker than previous methods. The test, developed by American researchers, is able to diagnose specific subtypes of asthma.