Respiratory System

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Colds, Allergies and Sinus Infections
Parents often ask me whether their children's constantly runny noses are the result of allergies, sinus infections, or... »
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How Deadly are Anthrax and Smallpox?
In the 21st century, thus far, most people with inhaled anthrax have lived through it, thanks to the availability of... »

A-Z Guide

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Adenovirus
Adenoviruses are very common viruses that can cause infections in children. There are over fifty subtypes of adenovirus... »
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Airborne Transmission
Airborne transmission occurs when bacteria or viruses travel on dust particles or on small respiratory droplets that... »
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Anthrax
The anthrax bacteria turn into spores if the conditions are not right for the bacteria to thrive and grow (i.e., there... »
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis is inflammation of the large airways in the chest and pneumonia is inflammation of the lung. Bronchiolitis... »
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CMV
CMV occurs commonly worldwide. Babies are most likely to get it from their mothers. After infancy, children are most... »
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Common Cold
The common cold is our name for a specific constellation of symptoms, a pattern of illness that can be caused by a... »
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Contact Transmission
Contact transmission requires some form of touch to spread an infection. Direct contact transmission involves immediate... »
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Cough
Coughing is an important part of the body’s defense system. It forcefully propels unwanted invaders up and out of the... »