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What's a Foreign Body? for Kids
A foreign body is anything that gets into your body that doesn't belong there.
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A to Z: Foreign Body, Ear for Parents
Having a foreign object in the ear is a common cause for a visit to the emergency room, especially for kids under age 6.
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A to Z: Foreign Body, Eye for Parents
To prevent damage to the eye, any object that isn't washed out right away by tears must be removed.
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A to Z: Foreign Body, Nose for Parents
Having an object (or foreign body) in the nose is a common cause for a visit to the emergency room, especially for kids under age 6.
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Surgeries and Procedures: Laryngoscopy for Parents
Laryngoscopy, a visual examination below the back of the throat, can help discover the causes of voice and breathing problems, pain in the throat or ear, difficulty in swallowing, narrowing of the throat, blockages in the airway, and vocal cord problems.
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Rh Incompatibility During Pregnancy for Parents
If you just found out you're pregnant, one of the first tests you should expect is a blood-type test. This basic test determines your blood type and Rh factor, which may play an important role in your baby's health.
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A to Z: Bronchiectasis for Parents
Learn about causes of breathing difficulties and conditions that can affect the lungs and bronchi.
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A to Z: Wheezing for Parents
A "wheeze" is a high-pitched whistling sound made when air flows through narrowed airways in the lungs.
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Definition: Autoimmunity for Teens
Sometimes the immune system makes a mistake and attacks the body's own tissues or organs. This is called autoimmunity.
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Definition: Autoimmunity for Parents
Sometimes the immune system makes a mistake and attacks the body's own tissues or organs. This is called autoimmunity.