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Apnea of Prematurity

Apnea of prematurity refers to what happens when a child doesn’t breathe for more than 20 seconds.

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Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition that causes the airways in the lungs to narrow and swell, making it difficult to breath.

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Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lower respiratory tract that usually affects infants.

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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a long-term respiratory problem faced by babies born prematurely.

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Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to examine your child’s throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways through a tool called a bronchoscope.

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Chest Wall Deformities

Chest wall deformities are structural irregularities in which a child’s chest is either sunken or protruding.

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Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity

Chronic lung disease of prematurity is a long-term respiratory problem faced by babies born prematurely.

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Cough

Coughs are one of the most frequent symptoms of childhood illness and they usually are not a symptom of anything dangerous.

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Croup

Croup is a disease caused by a virus that leads to swelling in the airways and problems breathing.

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Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease, involves multiple parts of the body, including the lungs and digestive system.

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GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children is a chronic digestive disorder.

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HHT

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a blood vessel disorder that can cause internal bleeding.

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Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Hyaline Membrane Disease)

Infant respiratory distress syndrome, or hyaline membrane disease, causes babies to need extra oxygen and help breathing.

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Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease is a group of rare lung diseases that can make it difficult to breathe.

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Lung Transplant

If your child has severe end-stage lung disease that no longer responds to treatment, a lung transplant might be an option to give her a longer and healthier life.

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Lymphatic Malformation

A lymphatic malformation is a sponge-like collection of abnormal growths that contain clear fluid.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is when a child’s breathing is repeatedly blocked during sleep.

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Pectus Carinatum

Pectus carinatum, also known as pigeon chest, is a deformity of the chest wall in which the breastbone and ribs are pushed outward.

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Pectus Excavatum

Pectus excavatum, also known as concave chest or funnel chest, is a deformity of the chest wall.

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PICU Up

PICU Up!™ is an early mobility program that aims to improve the health and well-being of children in intensive care.

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants.

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Pulmonary Function Test

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are diagnostic tests to evaluate your child’s lung function or to measure any change in your child's condition.

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Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is abnormally high blood pressure that occurs in the arteries of the lungs (the pulmonary arteries).

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Respiratory Distress

A child is in respiratory distress when he or she has difficulty breathing.

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Sleep Studies

A sleep study is a test that can help diagnose certain types of sleep problems, such as obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, sleep hypoventilation, narcolepsy, and sleep-related seizures.

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Stridor

Stridor is a high-pitched sound that is usually heard best when your child breathes in (known as “inspiration”). It’s usually caused by an obstruction or narrowing in your child's upper...

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