Tracheostomy (with and without a Ventilator)
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
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
Congenital respiratory tract abnormalities are malformations within the upper or lower respiratory tract that were present at birth. Though considered rare, most children with these
Chronic lung disease is a term broadly used to describe ongoing lung diseases and disorders in children. Though many chronic lung diseases are manageable with