Learn about the symptoms and risk factors of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, a condition passed down in families, that can affect the lungs, liver or both.
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Sickle cell anemia
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
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Occupational asthma
Dust, fumes and other substances at work can cause asthma. Find out how to recognize this common type of asthma.
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Wet macular degeneration
Blurred vision or blind spots could be a sign of this eye disorder. Recognizing the warning signs could save your vision.
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Legionnaires' disease
Bacteria that can live in water from air conditioning systems, showers and spas cause this severe form of pneumonia.
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Constipation
Learn how to prevent and treat infrequent or painful passing of stool.
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Frontotemporal dementia
Read more about this less common type of dementia that can lead to personality changes and trouble with speech and movement.
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Emphysema
Often caused by smoking, this lung disease causes problems with breathing that worsen over time. It's one type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Glaucoma
Regular eye exams may catch glaucoma early and save your eyesight. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this vision-stealing eye condition.
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Vascular cognitive impairment and vascular dementia
Learn more about this stroke-related type of dementia that causes memory loss and can affect reasoning. Prevention is possible, and good heart health is key.
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Dry mouth
With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.