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Respiratory Disorders

• Acute Respiratory Disorders
  

  Detailed information on acute respiratory disorders in children

• Apnea of Prematurity
  

  It’s a cliché that many new parents need to reassure themselves that the baby is still breathing. But what if your baby really is having breathing problems? A breathing condition called apnea of prematurity affects some babies, especially if they’re born early. But you can learn what symptoms to look for.

• Levels of Asthma
  

  Asthma levels are classified in "steps," because each child may step up or step down to different levels at any time.

• Avoiding Asthma Triggers
  

  From bed coverings to air purifiers, from pets to secondhand smoke, here are ideas to keep your child's asthma triggers under control.

• Bronchiolitis
  

  Detailed information on bronchiolitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

• Acute Bronchitis in Children
  

  Detailed information on acute bronchitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

• Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis
  

  Detailed information on cystic fibrosis, including diagnosis

• Feeding Your Child with Cystic Fibrosis
  

  Detailed information on cystic fibrosis, including feeding your child

• The Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis
  

  Detailed information on cystic fibrosis, including genetics

• Cystic Fibrosis and the Digestive System
  

  Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its affect on the digestive system

• Cystic Fibrosis and the Reproductive System
  

  Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its affect on the reproductive system

• Cystic Fibrosis and the Respiratory System
  

  Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its affect on the respiratory system

• Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
  

  Detailed information on cystic fibrosis, including symptom

• Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis
  

  Detailed information on cystic fibrosis, including treatment

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders
  

  Detailed information on chronic respiratory disorders in children

• Croup
  

  Croup is most common in children younger than 5, with the peak age around 2. Croup occurs most often in winter.

• Cystic Fibrosis in Children
  

  Detailed information on cystic fibrosis, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetics

• Epiglottitis
  

  Detailed information on epiglottitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

• Pediatric Glossary - Respiratory Disorders
  

  Glossary of terms relating to respiratory disorders

• Home Page - Respiratory Disorders in Children
  

  Detailed information on respiratory disorders in children

• Lower Respiratory Disorders
  

  Detailed information on lower respiratory disorders in children

• Anatomy of the Respiratory System in Children
  

  Detailed anatomical description of the respiratory system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations

• Lung Transplantation in Children
  

  Detailed information on lung transplant, including why a lung transplant is recommended, what is involved in lung transplant surgery, and long-term outlook for a child after a lung transplant

• Management and Treatment of Asthma
  

  Your child's asthma can be controlled with prescription medications that may help to prevent or relieve symptoms.

• Online Resources - Respiratory Disorders in Children
  

  List of online resources to find additional information on respiratory disorders

• Pneumonia in Children
  

  Detailed information on pneumonia, including different types, diagnosis, and treatment

• Allergic Rhinitis
  

  Pollen, dust mites, mold, and animal dander are the most common causes of allergic rhinitis.

• Signs of Respiratory Distress in Children
  

  Detailed information on the signs of respiratory distress

• Sinusitis in Children
  

  Detailed information on sinusitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

• Topic Index - Respiratory Disorders in Children
  

  Detailed information on the most common types of respiratory disorders, including symptoms, prevention, diagnostic, and treatment information

• Tuberculosis (TB) in Children
  

  Detailed information on tuberculosis, including risks, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

• Upper Respiratory Disorders
  

  Detailed information on the most common types of upper respiratory infections, including common cold, influenza, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and sinusitis

• Upper Respiratory Infection (URI or Common Cold)
  

  The common cold is one of the most common illnesses, leading to more doctor visits and absences from school each year than any other illness.

• Cystic Fibrosis Overview
  
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Children
  

  Detailed information on SARS, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment

• Congenital Laryngeal Stridor
  

  Detailed information on congenital laryngeal stridor, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

• Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
  

  Whooping cough, or pertussis, mainly affects infants and young children. It is characterized by intense coughing spells that end with a characteristic whoop as air is inhaled.

• All About Asthma in Children
  

  What causes asthma? It may be partially inherited, but many other environmental, infectious, and chemical factors are involved.

• During an Asthma Attack
  

  Your child's breathing will become harder and may hurt. You may hear a wheezing or whistling sound, which is typical of asthma.

• Hand-Held Nebulizer Treatments
  

  Breathing the medication straight into the lungs works better and faster than taking the medication by mouth. Nebulizer treatments take about 15 to 20 minutes.

• Influenza (Flu) in Children
  

  Influenza is a highly contagious infection of the upper respiratory system. It's one of the most severe illnesses of the winter season, affecting up to 20 percent of Americans each year.

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  

  Detailed information on obstructive sleep apnea, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

• Peak Flow Meters/Oximeters/Spirometers
  

  These three types of tools are used to measure how well your child's asthma is under control.

• Stridor
  

  Detailed information on stridor, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment

• Chronic Lung Disease
  

  If your baby was born premature and needed to be on a respirator, her lungs may have been damaged. This can cause a condition called chronic lung disease (CLD). But CLD can be treated, and as lungs mature the condition can improve. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for CLD.