Category: Pediatric Pulmonolgy

Wheezing is a sound produced by narrowed airways when breathing. As air passes through these constricted passages, it produces a high-pitched whistling sound. Wheezing can

The vocal cords are not just for speaking – they actually play an important role in breathing too. When a child breathes in air, it

A tracheostomy is a hole surgically placed in a child’s trachea to make breathing easier when it is otherwise impaired. Pulmonologists may order a tracheostomy

Recurrent Pneumonia and Respiratory Tract Infections Nearly all children have respiratory infections from time to time, which are some of the most common causes of

Croup is a viral illness that most commonly occurs in young children. Croup causes the upper airways to become narrow, producing a ‘barking’ cough that

Children in high altitudes may develop a condition known as periodic breathing while sleeping. It occurs when a child alternates between deep-breathing and shallow breathing.

Many children experience noisy breathing, a symptom that could indicate one of many underlying conditions. Most are not serious but should still be evaluated by

Hypoxemia is a condition in which a child’s blood is low in oxygen. Left untreated, the condition can lead to a more serious condition known

A child with GERD has chronically recurring gastroesophageal reflux. This condition can be serious when diagnosed in childhood – especially for infants. In fact, GERD

Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, can be a frightening condition – especially when it happens to a child. There are many reasons why a child