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What Are Second-Degree Burns? for Kids
A second-degree burn is one that hurts the top two layers of skin.
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What Are Boogers? for Kids
Boogers are made of dried mucus, dust, pollen, and dirt that the nose keeps out of the lungs.
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What Is Hyperglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hyperglycemia occurs when the levels get too high.
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What Is Hypoglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia occurs when the levels get too low.
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What Is Cystic Fibrosis? for Kids
Kids with cystic fibrosis have bodies that make thick, sticky mucus. This causes problems in their lungs and their digestive tracts.
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What Is Bronchiolitis? for Kids
Bronchiolitis is an infection that affects tiny airways in the lungs, which can make it hard to breathe.
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What Is DNA? for Kids
DNA is the genetic information inside the cells of the body that helps make people who they are.
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What's Appendicitis? for Kids
Appendicitis happens when a part of the digestive system called the appendix gets inflamed or swells up.
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What's a Peak Flow Meter? for Kids
Lots of kids who have asthma use a special tool called a peak flow meter to measure how quickly they can push air out of their lungs.
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What Is Down Syndrome? for Kids
Down syndrome is a condition that affects the way a baby's body and brain develop. Kids with Down syndrome usually have trouble learning.