Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
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During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
How Traits Evolve
As cities evolve, so does architecture. This photo is of the Exhibition and Conference Center in ...
Four kinds of evidence supporting the theory that species evolve.
