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Peritonsillar Abscess for Teens
A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils. Find out how it happens and what to do.
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Cystic Fibrosis for Teens
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky. It mainly affects the lungs and the pancreas, causing serious breathing and digestive problems.
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Meningitis for Teens
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Quick treatment of meningitis usually is successful.
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Lungs and Respiratory System for Teens
Each day you breathe about 20,000 times. Find out more about the lungs and breathing process.
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Smoking for Teens
Smoking is on the decline, but some people are still lighting up. Why? The answer is addiction. Find out more in this article for teens.
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I'm Pregnant. Should I Get the Flu Shot? for Teens
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Incentive Spirometer for Teens
An incentive spirometer is a way to do breathing exercises to help with healing after surgery or to manage an illness. This article explains how incentive spirometry works.
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Secondhand Smoke for Teens
Breathing in someone else's secondhand smoke is bad for you. Find out what you can do about it.
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HIV and AIDS for Teens
There is no cure for AIDS, which is why prevention is so important. Get the facts on HIV/AIDS, as well as how it affects the body and is treated, in this article.
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The Flu Vaccine for Teens
Doctors recommend that all teens get vaccinated against the flu. Here are the facts on flu vaccines.
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