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Follow the swallowing guide below. Your speech therapist will check off the boxes that apply to you.

Exercise is good for everyone, including people with asthma. Exercise can improve your health. It also helps your body make better use of oxygen. This can reduce asthma symptoms.

After a medical evaluation to find the cause of your dysphagia, your healthcare provider will create a treatment plan for you. You may need to take medicines. In some cases, your provider may suggest an esophageal dilation or surgery.

If you have a problem swallowing foods or liquids, you may have dysphagia.

Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis and orchitis is the inflammation of a testicle. These conditions are usually caused by an infection. Read on to learn about how these conditions are treated and what recovery is like.

Behind each testicle is a coiled tube called the epididymis. Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis. When the inflammation spreads to a testicle, it is called orchitis.

Your child will most likely have at least one inhaled type of asthma medicine. Which type depends on the kind of medicine they take or on their age and preference. Learn more about the devices and how they work.

An upper endoscopy is a test that shows the inside of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). The healthcare provider can do a biopsy, check for problems, or remove objects. The test normally takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

E. coli is a common bacteria found in people's and animals' intestines. It's also found in the environment and in food. Certain types of E. coli are harmful and can cause severe illness. Learn how E. coli affects children and how it's treated.