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… to an irritated airway. Coughs have certain traits you can learn to recognize. A cough is only a symptom, not a disease. … (sputum). The mucus may have drained down the back of the throat from the nose or sinuses. Or it may have come up from the lungs. In …
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… several mild infections of the respiratory system each year. Upper respiratory system The upper respiratory system includes the nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat. A child with an upper respiratory infection may feel …
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… Decongestants may help shrink swollen tissues in the nose, sinuses, throat, and the space behind the eardrum (middle ear). This may relieve pressure, pain, and …
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… in mild illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, and infections in the lymph … or those who have direct contact with the mouth or nose secretions of an infected person are at higher risk of …
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… (say "you-STAY-shee-un") tubes connect the middle ears to the back of the throat. The tubes help the ears drain fluid. They also keep … hearing problems or feel a little dizzy. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms. Your doctor …
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… Information Overview Tympanometry tests the movement of the eardrum when an ear infection or other middle ear problem is … that the eustachian tube, which connects the back of the nose and throat with the middle ear, is not working well. Related …
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… Problems + - Chest or Breast Breast Problems Change in Heartbeat Chest Problems Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, … Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Marine Stings and Scrapes Nosebleeds Poisoning Puncture Wounds Rash, Age 11 and … Thoughts or Threats Weakness and Fatigue + - Neck and Throat Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age 12 and Older …
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… health. You may have problems such as sinusitis, plugged ears, and ear infections. Allergies can also affect your … feel "stuffed up," making it hard to breathe through your nose. How are allergies diagnosed? Your doctor will do a … you wake up in the morning. You may have a tickle in your throat or coughing caused by post-nasal drip . Your nose may …
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… is an inflammation of the mucous membranes inside the nose and sinuses. Symptoms of sinusitis include pain in the … include drainage from the nose or down the back of the throat, a reduced sense of smell, ear pain, and tooth pain. Children often also have a cough. …
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… older children have several respiratory infections each year. Respiratory problems can be as minor as the common cold … pneumonia . They may affect the upper respiratory system (nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat) or the lower bronchial tubes and lungs. Upper …
