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Medical Animation: Inhalers

Some people have difficulty breathing due to illnesses which constrict their airways. Medications for these respiratory symptoms can be given ...

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Medical Animation: Pneumonia

Watch as St. Louis Children's Hospital explains what pneumonia is and how it affects your lungs. Learn more. ...

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Medical Animation: Bronchodilators

During normal respiration, air travels through the nose, down the trachea, and into smaller and smaller airways called bronchi. In ...

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Medical Animation: Bronchitis

During normal respiration, air travels through the nose, down the trachea, and into smaller and smaller airways called bronchi. The ...

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Medical Animation: Allergic Rhinitis

An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it can't tolerate. The substances, like tree pollen or dust mites ...

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Juuling: A New Smoking Trend

An e-cigarette that looks like a flash drive is gaining popularity among teenagers and can serve as a gateway to ...

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Medical Animation: Allergies

An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it can't tolerate. The substances, like tree pollen or dust mites ...

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Medical Animation: Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects the body's epithelial ...

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Missouri 5-Month-Old Survives Heart-Lung Transplant

On May 23, cardiologists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Heart Center performed the transplant on Jack, making him the youngest ...