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Croup is a relatively common condition that affects about 15% of children at some point. [4] It most commonly occurs between six months and five years of age but may rarely be seen in children as old as fifteen. [3] [4] [9] It is slightly more common in males than females. [9] It occurs most often in autumn. [9]
The term childhood disease refers to disease that is contracted or becomes symptomatic before the age of 18 or 21 years old. Many of these diseases can also be contracted by adults. Some childhood diseases include:
Most common cause of croup: Human parainfluenza virus type 2 HPIV-2 11212: Causes croup and other upper and lower respiratory tract illnesses Human parainfluenza virus type 3 HPIV-3 11216: Associated with bronchiolitis and pneumonia: Human parainfluenza virus type 4 HPIV-4 11203: Includes subtypes 4a and 4b
Common symptoms of food poisoning include stomach aches and pain, nausea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. "Those most at risk for severe foodborne illness include children under 5 ...
The CDC points to the 55 to 64 age range, when people start to retire. Out of the 1,000 Americans assessed, 418 were in that range, whereas only 315 were over 65 and 325 were between 18 and 44 ...
Respiratory disease is a common and significant cause of illness and death around the world. In the US, approximately one billion common colds occur each year. [29] A study found that in 2010, there were approximately 6.8 million emergency department visits for respiratory disorders in the U.S. for patients under the age of 18. [30]
But there’s one age group that seems to be having it worse than others: older millennials, those born closer to the 1981 end of the age spectrum, are perhaps the most stressed age group of all ...
In children, viral infections such as croup or epiglottitis are frequent causes. [4] Adults are more likely to experience obstruction from enlargement of the tonsils or vocal cord paralysis. [3] Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common chronic cause of upper airway obstruction. [2]