Atelectasis means a collapse of the whole lung or an area of the lung. It's one of the most common breathing complications after surgery.
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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
This childhood mental health condition includes frequent and persistent anger, irritability, arguing, defiance or vindictiveness toward authority.
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Astrocytoma
Learn about the diagnosis and treatment for this type of glioma brain tumor. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Fibrocystic breasts
Learn about this condition that's common in women, including symptoms, possible causes and testing to determine when breast cysts might need treatment.
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Alzheimer's disease
Understand more about this brain disease that is the most common cause of dementia. Also learn about new tests and medicines.
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Mold allergy
Coughing, sneezing and itchy eyes often happen with this common allergy. Find out how to treat and help manage this condition.
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Familial hypercholesterolemia
This inherited condition can cause extremely high levels of "bad" cholesterol, even in childhood, and can lead to early heart attacks and death.
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Ringworm (body)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
This group of inherited genetic conditions limits the adrenal glands' ability to make certain vital hormones.
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Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return
In this heart condition present at birth, some blood vessels of the lungs connect to the wrong places in the heart. Learn when treatment is needed.
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Dwarfism
Very short stature of 4 feet 10 inches or less that results from a genetic or medical condition is considered dwarfism. Learn about causes and treatment.
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Febrile seizure
These frightening but generally harmless seizures are triggered by a fever and affect infants and young children.