Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide).
Pneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses or chemical irritants.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the lower airways) and pneumonia in babies.
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a term for a mild respiratory problem of babies that begins after birth and lasts about three days.
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