Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood properly, cutting off oxygen to the brain and other vital organs.

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A previously healthy boy, 2 years 10 months of age, was brought by his parents to a pediatric emergency department (ED) with fever up to 103°F for 3 days and intermittent violent coughing episodes.

Asthma is one of the most common lung diseases in the world, affecting some 262 million people worldwide and causing more than 450,000 deaths annually, per the World Health Organization. While ...

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A randomized trial shows no difference in adult patient outcomes with the two approaches. A previous nonrandomized study showed improved outcomes from adult cardiac arrest with compression-only ...

Acid reflux causes stomach content to flow back into the esophagus, or a tube connects the stomach and throat. It can cause symptoms like a persistent cough, heartburn (burning chest pain), and nausea ...

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