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Pertussis (whooping cough) {Ans: Infectious disease of the respiratory tract caused by Bordetella pertussis.}Sever's Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis) {Ans: Inflammation of the calcaneal growth plate that occurs during adolescence. Rapid growth increases tension in the achilles tendon, which places a shearing force on the growth plate. Heel pain is aggravated by activities such as running & jumping.}Seborrhea {Ans: overactivity of the sebaceous glands that results in the production of an excessive amount of sebum}Purulent effusion {Ans: containing pus}Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) {Ans: upper airway infection that is common in children, characterized by a distinctive, "barky" cough}Bronchiolitis {Ans: Infection of the bronchioles (smaller air-tubes in the lungs)}Asthma {Ans: A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.}Strabismus {Ans: crossed eyes}Plagiocephaly {Ans: asymmetry of the skull}Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) {Ans: A virus that causes an infection of the lungs and breathing passages; can lead to other serious illnesses that affect the lungs or heart, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. RSV is highly contagious and spread through droplets.}Exudate/drainage {Ans: fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound}Fontanelle {Ans: soft spot between the skull bones of an