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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)

In CDH, a baby's diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — develops a hole called a hernia. Learn about treatment before birth.
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Achalasia

In this condition, the muscles in the esophagus don't relax, preventing food and drink from moving into the stomach. Learn more about this rare digestive disorder.
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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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Mitral valve regurgitation

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this most common heart valve condition, which causes blood to leak backward in the heart.

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