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Results 1 - 10 of 20 for respiratory system
  1. Lung Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and deliver it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body need oxygen to work and grow. During a ...
  2. Anatomy (National Library of Medicine)  
    Anatomy is the science that studies the structure of the body. On this page, you'll find links to descriptions and pictures of the human body's parts and organ ...
  3. Inhalation Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    Inhalation injuries are acute injuries to your respiratory system and lungs. They can happen if you breathe in toxic substances, such as smoke (from fires), chemicals, particle pollution, and gases. Inhalation injuries ...
  4. Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can get into the eyes, nose, throat and respiratory system. The best way to avoid the rash is ...
  5. Common Cold (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is more common in people with weakened immune systems, asthma, or other respiratory conditions. Contact your provider if you or your ...
  6. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... heart or lung disease People with weakened immune systems What are the symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections? The symptoms of RSV ...
  7. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a nervous system disease that attacks nerve cells called neurons in your brain and spinal cord. These neurons transmit messages ...
  8. Pneumonia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... The different viruses that can cause pneumonia include: Respiratory syncytial ... systems. Some of the types include: Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) ...
  9. COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) (National Library of Medicine)  
    COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It spreads when a person who has the infection ...
  10. Viral Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... mild to very severe. Other times, your immune system may be able to fight it off and ... liver. HIV infects a certain type of immune system cell. What are the treatments for viral infections? ...
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