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… Overview Self-Care Getting Support Medicines Surgery Respiratory Therapy … problems in many of the body's organs, especially the lungs and the pancreas . People who have CF can have serious … of lung infections and often causes permanent lung damage. Bronchiectasis , which is caused by long-lasting airway …
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… swelling and inflammation in the airways that lead to the lungs. When asthma flares up, the airways tighten and become … attack or make one worse include: A cold or another type of respiratory illness, especially one caused by a virus, such … child over time. Symptoms may be the same as those of other conditions, such as influenza or other viral respiratory
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… of the bronchioles , the small air passages in the lungs. It is common in infants and is the leading cause of serious lower respiratory illness. What causes it? Bronchiolitis is caused … the mucous membranes in your child's nose, sinuses, and lungs and increases the risk for respiratory infections. …
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… Pleurisy On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What … of the thin layers of tissue (pleura) covering the lungs and the chest wall. The outer layer of the pleura … it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system by a virus or bacteria may cause …
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… is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is caused by … a long time are more likely to have breathing problems and respiratory diseases. Occupational hazards. If your work … of these tests. Chest X-ray . This helps rule out other conditions with similar symptoms, such as lung cancer. Tests …
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… Learn more about infectious diseases in this section. Respiratory illnesses Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Pneumonia Respiratory Syncytial …
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… (HCPS)? Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found in the saliva, urine, … and fast breathing. These are signs of fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema). HCPS is a serious lung problem that … Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory
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… What is croup? Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in … voice box, windpipe, and breathing tubes that lead to the lungs. This can make it hard for your child to breathe. An … the spread of croup. As children grow older and their lungs and windpipes mature, they are less likely to get …
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… oils may help with pain from osteoarthritis and other conditions. But there is little scientific evidence that … skin and membranes may occur. People with certain chronic illnesses or conditions should not use aromatherapy without … a doctor. These illnesses and conditions include: Lung conditions such as asthma, respiratory allergies, or …
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… Bronchitis means that the tubes that carry air to the lungs (the bronchial tubes) are inflamed and irritated. When … Often a person gets it a few days after having an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or influenza … that you don't have pneumonia, whooping cough, or another lung problem. This is especially true if you've had …