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… Condition Basics What is bronchitis? Bronchitis means that the tubes … you cough. There are two types of bronchitis: Acute Bronchitis usually comes on quickly and … 2 to 3 weeks. Most healthy people who get acute bronchitis get better without any …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? 1 Get … the facts Your options Take antibiotics for acute bronchitis. Don't take antibiotics. Try … cold or flu. Antibiotics usually do not help acute bronchitis and they may be harmful. …
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… Overview Kidney problems can develop suddenly (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Many … medicines can create situations that lead to acute and chronic kidney problems. Acute kidney injury, which used to be called …
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… Condition Basics What is acute kidney injury? Acute kidney injury (which used to be called acute renal failure) means that your kidneys …
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… Overview What is SARS? Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a … are tracking and studying severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) . Their … Peiris JSM, et al. (2003). The severe acute respiratory syndrome. New England …
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… Conditions Basics What is acute coronary syndrome? Acute coronary syndrome is an emergency. It … part of the heart starts to die. Any type of acute coronary syndrome needs to be treated …
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… Condition Basics What is acute flaccid myelitis? Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare … in the neck, back, arms, or legs. Symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis usually come on …
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… Condition Basics What is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)? Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is also called acute lymphocytic leukemia. It's a type of …
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… Overview Many medicines can cause acute kidney injury (which used to be called acute renal failure), such as: Antibiotics . … prescription. Other chemicals can also cause acute kidney injury. They include …
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… Conditions Basics What is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is … References Citations Lee W, Slutsky A (2010). Acute respiratory distress syndrome. In JF …
