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Respiratory System Organ Disease
RSV is a virus that is a major cause of
It induces formation of large syncytial masses in cell cultures, and this led to its being so named.
When a child under two years of age presents in midwinter with a runny nose, dry
Although the illness usually runs its course in two to three weeks, infection can be life-threatening in...
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ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting into the blood. See also:... Read more »
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
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SARSDefinitionSevere acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia. It is caused by a virus that was first identified in 2003.... Read more »
Respiratory
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The words "respiratory" and "respiration" refer to the lungs and breathing.Related topics:ApneaDyspneaLung diseaseLung scanRapid breathingLung... Read more »
Respiratory Infections In Children
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Children are extremely susceptible to respiratory infections.From the nose and throat, air travels down the neck into the windpipe (the trachea). As... Read more »
Systemic
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Systemic means "affecting the entire body," rather than a single organ or body part. For example, systemic disorders such as high blood pressure or... Read more »
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