The primary organs of the respiratory system are lungs, which function to take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide as we breathe.
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Ear Infections: Symptoms and TreatmentThere are three types of infections that can affect the inner of outer ear. Ear infections are most common in children.
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Rare Respiratory Virus Suspected in 12 US States
An uncommon virus has caused clusters of severe respiratory illness among children in at least two U.S. states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Pneumonia Bacteria May Lurk in Windshield Washer FluidThe bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease may be living in your windshield washer fluid, new research finds. Legionnaires' disease is an uncommon type of pneumonia, but can be deadly.
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How the Deadly MERS Virus Has Spread Around the World (Infographic)Of 536 cases reported since 2012, 145 have died.
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5 Tips to Avoid Illness This HolidayYou may think that coming down with a cold or the flu this time of year is inevitable, but there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of illness, experts say.
