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Chronic Lung Disease: Coping Tips for Caregivers

When someone you love has chronic lung disease, such as COPD, it can change both of your lives. As a caregiver, you may have to support your loved one in new ways.

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Chronic Lung Disease, Helping with Treatment: for Caregivers

For someone with chronic lung disease, visits with the healthcare provider are key for good health. Encourage your loved one to take the lead in their care. Then give them support as needed. Read on to learn how you can help.

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Pulmonary (Lung) Histoplasmosis

Pulmonary histoplasmosis is a lung infection caused by a fungus. Learn more about this condition, which often has no symptoms.

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Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord. Unfortunately, there is no cure for MS. But there are many treatments, and many people with MS can manage their symptoms and lead active, healthy lives. Read on to learn more about MS and its treatments.

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Diabetes and Drinking Alcohol

If you have diabetes, be careful with alcohol. Alcohol can affect how well you control your blood sugar (glucose) level. Read on to learn more about the risks of drinking alcohol. And find tips for staying safe when you drink.

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Hepatitis A (HAV) Infection

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It has many causes. One of the causes is infection with a virus called the hepatitis A virus (HAV).

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When Your Child Has Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic anemia occurs when your child’s bone marrow doesn't make enough healthy blood cells. It's a serious condition that can be life-threatening without treatment. Your child’s healthcare provider can discuss treatment options with you.

What are blood cells?

Blood cells are made in the bone marrow. The bone marrow is the soft, spongy part inside bones. New blood cells are made daily. They help replace the cells that die naturally or that are lost from your body through injury or illness.
There are three types of blood cells: red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets

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When Your Child Has Hemolytic Anemia

Hemolytic anemia occurs when the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells (RBCs). Read on to learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.

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When Your Child Has Megaloblastic Anemia

Megaloblastic anemia occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. A child with megaloblastic anemia may feel very tired or have less energy than normal. Without treatment, symptoms can become severe and cause health problems.

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Chronic Lung Disease: Coping Tips for Caregivers

Chronic Lung Disease, Helping with Treatment: for Caregivers

Pulmonary (Lung) Histoplasmosis

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Diabetes and Drinking Alcohol

Hepatitis A (HAV) Infection

When Your Child Has Aplastic Anemia

What are blood cells?

When Your Child Has Hemolytic Anemia

When Your Child Has Megaloblastic Anemia

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