Infection in the small airways of the lungs is common in young kids and babies. Symptoms may include coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing.
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Diphtheria
This rare but serious bacterial infection can cause organ damage and breathing problems. This disease is often treatable but is also preventable with a vaccine.
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Dust mite allergy
This allergy can lead to year-round sniffles and sneezes. Here's how to find relief.
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Cystic fibrosis
This condition, passed down in families, causes damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs. Learn about screening and newer treatments.
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MCAD deficiency
This inherited genetic disorder prevents the breakdown of certain fats needed for energy, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels if not treated.
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Constipation in children
Learn what could cause constipation in your child, what you can do to prevent it and treatments that will get the bowel moving again.
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Growing pains
Learn about this common condition involving leg pain in children, including growing pain symptoms and how to ease discomfort.
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Pulmonary fibrosis
Thickened and scarred lung tissue makes it hard for the lungs to work well. Symptoms are shortness of breath that worsens, cough, tiredness and weight loss.
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Chilblains
Learn how to prevent and treat this seasonal skin condition that causes injury to unprotected skin of young women when it's cold but not freezing.
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Granuloma annulare
Learn about this painless skin condition mainly affecting young adults in which bumps form a ring. The rash can be long lasting or recur after treatment.
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Spider bites
Learn more about prevention, symptoms, complications and treatment of spider bites, which are usually harmless.
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Dermatitis
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of this itchy skin condition that affects children and adults, and about how moisturizers help prevent it.