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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 .
Respiratory diseases can be classified in many different ways, including by the organ or tissue involved, by the type and pattern of associated signs and symptoms, or by the cause of the disease. The study of respiratory disease is known as pulmonology. A physician who specializes in respiratory disease is known as a pulmonologist, a chest ...
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]
Respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 share many common symptoms, such as cough, shortness of breath, fever, achiness, congestion and sore throat. ... the most recent data from the CDC says that 35% ...
There’s a nationwide surge in respiratory illnesses, as 16 states report "high" or "very high" activity levels. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals an increase in ...
Cook Children's Medical Centers in Texas reported a "steep increase" in children visiting the emergency room due to respiratory-related illnesses. Officials said the increase in hospital visits is ...
Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Acute retroviral syndrome; Adams–Nance syndrome; Adams–Oliver syndrome; Adams–Stokes syndrome; Adducted thumb syndrome; Adie syndrome; Adiposogenital dystrophy; Adult-onset immunodeficiency syndrome; Advanced sleep phase disorder; Aerotoxic syndrome; Afferent loop syndrome; Aicardi syndrome; Aicardi ...