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Colds are the most common illness that people get. Colds may be caused by over 200 types of viruses. The most common of these are rhinoviruses ("rhino" refers to the nose).

An external ventricular drain (EVD) is a thin tube that drains extra cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from your brain. The extra fluid may be caused by illness or injury.

You had cryoablation to treat kidney cancer. Here’s how to take care of yourself at home after the procedure.

This condition causes your child to have noisy breathing. It can also sometimes cause breathing problems. But it often goes away over time.

You’ve recently had a blood transfusion. A blood transfusion may be done when you have lost blood because of an injury or during surgery. It can also be done because of diseases or conditions that affect the blood.

In a few years you will need to change from seeing a healthcare provider who treats children (a pediatrician) to one who treats adults (an adult healthcare provider). So it’s helpful to start taking an active role in your care now.

If you are ready to change from seeing a healthcare provider who treats children (a pediatrician) to one who treats adults (an adult healthcare provider). As a teen with a long-term (chronic) health condition, you may also need to find a new specialist who treats adults with your condition.

Heart failure is a long-term condition that you need to manage over time. It’s important that you manage it as your healthcare provider tells you.

People with other severe health problems are most at risk of severe illness from a C. auris infection. A severe infection can be life threatening.