Diseases Of The Respiratory System
Health Encyclopedia: Pediatric Asthma Causes
Alternative Names
Asthma - pediatric
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
This article discusses asthma in children. For a more general discussion about the disease, please see
Asthma is commonly seen in children. It is a leading cause of hospital stays and school absences. Children with asthma m...
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Expert & Community Posts
Just Diagnosed with COPD: What to Expect Physically
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...Pulmonary. That means it is a disease of the airways or respiratory system. Pulmonary is another... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions Part 3
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...stomach come up the esophagus and then go down the respiratory system into the trachea and then... Read more »
Young with COPD Part II: What To Do After Diagnosis
By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert...stop the serious effects an infection has on your respiratory system. Staying stable and well is... Read more »
Children Have Sleep Problems Too
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...asthma, bronchitis and allergies that attack the respiratory system. APNEA IN CHILDREN Apnea is... Read more »
Do Your Symptoms (or Your Child's) Suggest Asthma?
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...simple nasal allergies. When you have asthma, your respiratory system, that is your lungs and... Read more »
Health Guide
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