A very common childhood illness caused by a viral infection that results in increased mucus, coughing, wheezing, and sometimes shortness of breath.
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common |
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