Chronic Cough
Imagine your kindergartener comes down with a cough, perhaps accompanied by other cold-like symptoms like fever or congestion. Most of the symptoms resolve on their
Imagine your kindergartener comes down with a cough, perhaps accompanied by other cold-like symptoms like fever or congestion. Most of the symptoms resolve on their
Aspiration occurs when a foreign object, liquid or other material enters a child’s airway below the vocal cords. The body contains natural mechanisms that protect
A neurodevelopmental disorder is a genetic or acquired disorder that affects the peripheral or central nervous system, such as the brain and spinal cord, with
Central Hypoventilation Syndrome is a rare condition in which a child’s autonomous nervous system fails to regulate involuntary breathing. A child with central hypoventilation syndrome
Bronchiolitis is a lung infection common in young children and infants. It most often occurs before age two and peaks in children between ages 3
Bronchiectasis is a condition in which mucus accumulation causes respiratory blockage, leading to stretching and enlargement of the airways. This can lead to a bacterial
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, or BPD, is a condition in which newborn babies experience difficulty breathing due to scarring of the lungs. Though there are many reasons
Asthma is a common disease among children that causes coughing, wheezing and labored breathing. Asthma attacks can be quite frightening for a child – especially
There are many different types of sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA). In obstructive sleep apnea, a child struggles
While many GI needs are easily treated by a child’s pediatrician or primary care provider, some conditions and illnesses require the specialized care of a