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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:
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 ]
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 .
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 ...
Respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium (8 P) S. Syndromes affecting the lung (2 C, 18 P) T. Tuberculosis (10 C, 95 P) Pages in category "Lung ...
Respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 share many common symptoms, such as cough, shortness of breath, fever, achiness, congestion and sore throat. One telltale sign that sets COVID apart is loss of ...
Children’s hospitals in major U.S. cities have been reporting unusually high numbers of sick patients with respiratory illnesses caused by viruses other than the coronavirus. These include ...
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]