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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus. It affects your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The virus is… and for adults ages 60–74 years who are at increased risk of severe RSV. Conditions that increase your risk for severe illness include: Chronic heart or lung…

A chronic cough is one that lasts for 8 weeks or more… of suffering unnecessarily. Questions to ask your doctor Do cough drops, hot drinks, or water help ease a chronic cough? What serious illness could cause chronic cough? Does excessive coughing affect your heart…

Chronic pelvic pain can be caused by multiple medical conditions, many of which can be treated or managed with proper… sexual abuse: If you have been the victim of sexual abuse, you are more likely to experience chronic pelvic pain. How is chronic pelvic pain…

COPD is a disease that makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types of COPD are chronic… What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a disease that makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types of COPD…

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease that causes extreme fatigue that lasts for more than 6 months and interrupts daily… What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disease that causes you to become so fatigued (tired) you can’t perform normal…

Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your child’s body doesn’t’ make or use insulin properly. There are two… What is diabetes in kids? Diabetes—in kids and adults—is a long-lasting (chronic) condition that affects how your body turns sugars known as glucose into energy…

Food poisoning is a primarily intestinal illness that occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful bacteria, viruses,… What is food poisoning? Food poisoning (also known as food-borne illness) occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful germs (bacteria, viruses, or…

Persistent depressive disorder is a mild or moderate depression that can last at least 2 years. It can be treated… What is dysthymic disorder or persistent depressive disorder (PDD)? Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is chronic depression that lasts a long time. A person’s moods are generally…

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue… What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue. People who have fibromyalgia often have a heightened sensitivity to pain or experience chronic pain. This means it lasts…