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The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.In temperate climates, influenza A usually arrives between early winter and early spring.
The term"eating disorders" encompasses a group of problems that fall into two broad categories—overeating(binging), and undereating(anorexia)—sometimes referred to as"starving or stuffi...
Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp. They can be spread by close contact with other people.These lice only live in hair and occasionally eyebrows and eyelashes.
A bruise is an area of skin discoloration. A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin.
Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug(medication).Adverse reactions to drugs are common, and almost any drug can cause an adverse reaction.
The nasal septum is a thin structure, separating the two sides of the nose. If it is not in the middle of the nose, then it is deviated.The nasal septum is composed of two parts.
A nose fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage over the bridge, in the sidewall, or septum(line dividing the nostrils) of the nose.A fractured nose is the most common fracture of the face.
An animal bite can result in a break in the skin, a bruise, or a puncture wound.If the bite is a puncture wound, it has a greater chance of becoming infected.
Adolescent depression is a disorder that occurs during the teenage years, and involves persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities.
Anyone who is choking should have a medical examination. Complications can occur not only from the choking, but also from the first aid measures that were taken.