Dilation and evacuation (D&E) is a procedure to end a pregnancy in the second trimester. It may be done for many reasons.

Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is a treatment for severe asthma. BT is most often used in people whose asthma can’t be controlled with medicines.

AERD is a chronic condition that is made up of 3 conditions: asthma, sinus disease, and a high sensitivity to aspirin, ibuprofen, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

The perineum is the area of tissue between the vagina and anus. After childbirth, this area may be very sore.

Lymphedema is a buildup of lymph fluid that causes swelling. It can happen if lymph nodes or lymph vessels are removed or damaged.

If you're being treated for thyroid cancer, your health care provider may tell you to follow a low-iodine diet. You’ll need to be on this diet for about 2 weeks before you have radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy.

Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of the hormone cortisol.

In the digestive system, CF mainly affects the pancreas. The secretions from the pancreas become thick. They then block the ducts within the pancreas.

Continuous glucose monitoring is a way to track your blood sugar around the clock.

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is lung inflammation caused by allergens. Learn more about this condition, including symptoms, treatment, and possible complications.