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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:
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes J00-J99 within Chapter X: Diseases of the respiratory system should be included in this category. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Diseases and disorders of the respiratory system .
The lower respiratory tract consists of the trachea (windpipe), bronchial tubes, bronchioles, and the lungs. [6] Lower respiratory tract infections (LRIs) are generally more severe than upper respiratory infections. LRIs are the leading cause of death among all infectious diseases. [7] The two most common LRIs are bronchitis and pneumonia. [8]
Abandoned child syndrome; ... Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Acute retroviral syndrome; ... Nodding disease; Non-24-hour sleep–wake disorder;
Some hospitals in the U.S. are seeing an increase in RSV and higher levels of "walking pneumonia" among young children despite overall respiratory illness activity remaining low nationally.
Smoking around young children is a risk factor for severe RSV infection.” The RSV vaccine will be available to those over 75 and pregnant women over 28 weeks to help protect their babies .
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Respiratory diseases principally affecting the ... Pages in category "Lung disorders" The following 74 pages are in this ...
Doctor shares advice for parents to avoid seasonal respiratory illnesses. KTAL Shreveport. Fernanda Hernandez. ... Children should have about 10-12 hours of solid, healthy sleep, which improves ...