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Muscular dystrophy

Find out about the various types of this condition, which affects muscles over time. Then learn about treatments to help with the symptoms.
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Pneumothorax

A collapsed lung occurs when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of your lung and makes it collapse.
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Bronchitis

The lining of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs is inflamed. Signs and symptoms include cough, mucus, fatigue and chest discomfort.
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Neuroblastoma

Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of neuroblastoma, one of the most common cancers of childhood.
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Kidney cancer

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this type of cancer that begins in the kidney.
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Carcinoid syndrome

Find out about skin flushing and other symptoms of this syndrome caused by a rare cancer called a carcinoid tumor.
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Gout

This type of arthritis can cause sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness — often in the big toe.
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Pseudogout

This disease mimics gout, causing sudden, painful swelling in one or more joints. Treatments can reduce the pain and improve joint function.
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Acute coronary syndrome

This is a range of conditions that cause sudden low blood flow to the heart. An example is a heart attack. Know the symptoms, causes and treatment.
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Cardiomyopathy

This disease of the heart muscle makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. Learn the different types and how they're treated.
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Heart failure

Learn about this chronic disease that needs lifelong management. Find out what treatments help you live longer and may even strengthen your heart.
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Croup

This upper airway infection makes it harder to breathe and causes a barking cough. It involves swelling around the voice box, windpipe and bronchial tubes.

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