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Asthma is a chronic lung disease. The airways become sensitive to triggers (allergens and irritants). Here's what you need to know.

Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses medicines made to focus on parts of cancer cells that make them different from normal, healthy cells.

Your lungs are each surrounded by two layers of membrane. The space between the layers is called the pleural space. Excess fluid, blood, pus, or air in the pleural space makes it hard for the lung to expand and makes breathing difficult. A chest tube is a soft, flexible tube put into the pleural space that drains blood, air, or excess fluid.

The pericardium is the thin, sac-like tissue that surrounds the heart. Inflammation of this tissue is called pericarditis. The condition may be mild and last only a few days. Or it may be more severe and lead to serious complications.

Getting to your treatment appointments is important for your care. If you need help with transportation, there are people willing to help.

Your child has been diagnosed with neurogenic bladder. This is a problem with the nerves that carry signals to and from your child's bladder. It can lead to trouble with holding or releasing urine. Neurogenic bladder can be managed.

You've been told your child has an elimination dysfunction, which is a problem holding or releasing urine or stool. Learn more about this condition and the options for treatment.

A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus that forms near the tonsils. Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Learn details about vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.