Pediatrics, Pneumonia: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Pediatrics, Pneumonia: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: Pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract infections are the leading cause of death worldwide. Other respiratory tract diseases such as croup (laryngotracheobronchitis), bronchiolitis, and bronchitis are beyond the scope of this article and are not discussed ...

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Tags: Emergency, Infection, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Disease and Condition, Children's Health, Emergency Medicine

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Approximately 150 million new cases of pneumonia occur annually among children younger than 5 years worldwide. http://bit.ly/9eQNE6

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Free tables for diagnosing and treating community-acquired pneumonia from Emergency Medicine Practice: http://dld.bz/vmJE

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Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries most commonly occur in active or athletic young adults. Learn more. http://bit.ly/blmf6W

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Iron overdose has been one of the leading causes of death caused by toxicological agents in children uder 6 years. http://bit.ly/cO3ULh

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Pneumonia carries a high mortality rate in immunocompromised patients. Learn why & how it might be treated. http://bit.ly/bO31ke

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Viral pneumonia can vary from a mild illness to a life-threatening disease with respiratory failure. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9Mf8km

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An estimated 60,000 pleural infections are diagnosed annually in the United States, including lung abscess & empyema. http://bit.ly/9QPiVa

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The sudden death of an infant that remains unexplained may be due to sudden infant death syndrome. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c2DDyW

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Pyloric stenosis is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in infancy. Learn more about causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/aecpQq

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