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A potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the epiglottis — a small cartilage "lid" that covers your windpipe — swells, blocking the flow of air into your lungs
Breathing difficulty and a "barking" cough; is due to swelling around the vocal cords. It is common in infants and children
LARYNGOTRACHEAL BRONCHITIS (CROUP) -
Swelling and mucus buildup in the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles), usually due to a viral infection
Small, bulging sacs or pouches of the inner
lining of the intestine (diverticulosis) that become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the large intestine (colon)
A psychiatric illness marked by impairments in the perception or expression of reality
A biphasic psychiatric condition characterized by alternations of depression and mania. Manic patients are excessively elated, overly talkative, and have accelerated speech
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