Fact Sheets

Seasonal Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
Allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to outdoor stimulants such as mold spores and pollen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Asthma
Asthma—a chronic inflammation of the airways that causes trouble breathing—affects 5 to 10 percent of children in the United States.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
E-cigarette, or Vaping Product, Use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)
E-cigarette, or vaping product, use-associated lung injury, or EVALI, is the term for the lung disease that can develop due to vaping. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Respiratory Failure
Pediatric acute respiratory failure is an emergency. It can be serious, even life-threatening, but most children recover without chronic illness.
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis or Rhinosinusitis)
When inflammation in the sinuses leads to a sinus infection (or sinusitis), you can feel drained and miserable. Sinusitis become chronic, but help is available.
Pemphigus and Pemphigoid
Pemphigus and pemphigoid are two rare autoimmune blistering disorders that are not contagious. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Celiac Disease (in Children)
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder in which the small intestine becomes inflamed and damaged by gluten, a protein found in many grains.
Penicillin Allergy
A penicillin allergy is a mild or severe reaction to a specific group of antibiotics. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dyspnea with Advanced Cancers
Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.