Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Snoring
Snoring – Definition Snoring is a sound made during sleep. It is the sound of the throat vibrating as air…
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Sinusitis
(Sinus Infection; Acute Sinusitis; Chronic Sinusitis) Sinusitis – Definition Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinus cavities usually associated with infection.…
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Scarlet fever – Scarlatina
Scarlet fever – Definition Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that produces a sore throat, upper respiratory symptoms, and a…
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Otosclerosis
(Otospongiosis) Otosclerosis – Definition Otosclerosis occurs when abnormal new bone forms in the inner ear. This growth prevents proper functioning…
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Nose Fracture
(Broken Nose) Nose fracture – Definition A nose fracture is a break in the bones of the nose. Nose fracture…
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