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Blocked tear duct
Watery, irritated eyes may occur when your tears can't drain normally. Learn about this common eye condition that affects newborns and sometimes, adults.
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, is an emergency. Learn who's at risk, what to watch for and what to do when it occurs.
Childhood asthma
The lungs and airways of children with asthma become inflamed, interfering with daily activities. Some children can have dangerous attacks.
Mold allergy
Coughing, sneezing and itchy eyes often accompany this common allergy. Find out how to treat this condition and help keep it under control.
Ear infection (middle ear)
These usually get better on their own, but sometimes medicine is needed. Find out more about how doctors diagnose and treat this common ear condition.
Sore throat
Find out what causes this common affliction, when to see a doctor and what you can do to get relief from a sore throat.
Swimmer's ear
The moist environment from water remaining in your ear after swimming or bathing can lead to this infection in the outer ear canal.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Learn about this contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. The last known infection was reported in 2004.
Ruptured eardrum (perforated eardrum)
A ruptured eardrum is a hole or tear in your eardrum, the thin tissue that separates your ear canal from your middle ear.
Diphtheria
This rare but serious bacterial infection can cause organ damage and breathing problems. This disease is often treatable but is also preventable with a vaccine.
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