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Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Introduction

Introduction

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung that is most often caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or other organisms. Occasionally, inhaled chemicals that irritate the lungs can cause pneumonia. Healthy people can usually fight off pneumonia infections. However, people who are sick, including those who are recovering from the flu (influenza) or an upper respiratory illness, have weakened immune systems that make it easier for bacteria to grow in their lungs.

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Ear Infections: Treatment

...treatments, particularly heavy antibiotic use and surgical procedures, are often unnecessary in many children.Experts continue to argue about the best approach for treating ear infections. The... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment

...methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.In 1999, a large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a... Read more »

Ear Infections: Home Remedies

Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »

Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Prognosis

PrognosisAsthma is the third major cause of hospitalization in children under age 15. The condition can be very serious in children, particularly those younger than age 5, because their airways are... Read more »

Brain Tumors: Primary: Highlights

...TreatmentA new approach to radiotherapy and chemotherapy may help double the chances for 5-year survival in children with high-risk medulloblastoma, suggests research in Lancet Oncology. In the... Read more »

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