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Asthma

is a chronic
inflammatory disease
that causes breathing
problems when the
airways become
narrowed by
inflammation or blocked
by mucus.
Pneumonia
is a lung infection that can
range from mild to life-
threatening. It is commonly
caused by bacterial or viral
infections but can sometimes
be due to fungal infections
or aspirating (inhaling) a
substance into the lungs.
Tuberculosis
is a contagious airborne
disease caused
by Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, a bacterium
that grows and divides inside
of cells.

Scabies
is a very contagious
infestation of mites
that happens mostly
in children and young
adults. Scabies
causes a rash with
small red bumps and
intense itching. 

Diarrhea
is defined as the
passage of three or
more loose or liquid
stools per day (or
more frequent
passage than is
normal for the
individual).

Cold
is an infection of the
upper respiratory
system. This just
means it can affect
the nose, throat, and
sinuses.
Eczema
is a condition that
causes dry, itchy
and inflamed skin.
It's common in young
children but can occur
at any age.
Cholera
is an infectious
disease caused by
bacteria. Your child
can get cholera if
you eat food or
drink water that is
contaminated with
the bacteria.

Cancer
is a disease in which
cells in the body grow
out of control. When
cancer starts in the lungs,
Lung
it is called

Cancer.
Children exposed to
secondhand smoke
are at an increased risk
for sudden infant death
syndrome (SIDS), acute
respiratory infections
such as pneumonia and
bronchitis, middle ear
disease, more frequent
and severe asthma,
respiratory symptoms,
and slowed lung growth.

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