Related Conditions and Treatments
Apnea of Prematurity
Condition
Apnea of prematurity refers to what happens when a child doesn’t breathe for more than 20 seconds.
Asthma in Children
Condition
Asthma is a chronic condition that causes the airways in the lungs to narrow and swell, making it difficult to breath.
Bronchiolitis
Condition
Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lower respiratory tract that usually affects infants.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Condition
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a long-term respiratory problem faced by babies born prematurely.
Bronchoscopy
Treatment
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.
Chest Wall Deformities
Condition
Chest wall deformities are structural irregularities in which a child’s chest is either sunken or protruding.
Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
Condition
Chronic lung disease of prematurity is a long-term respiratory problem faced by babies born prematurely.
Cough
Condition
Coughs are one of the most frequent symptoms of childhood illness and they usually are not a symptom of anything dangerous.
Croup
Condition
Croup is a disease caused by a virus that leads to swelling in the airways and problems breathing.
Cystic Fibrosis
Condition
Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease, involves multiple parts of the body, including the lungs and digestive system.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Condition
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children is a chronic digestive disorder.
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
Condition
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a blood vessel disorder that can cause internal bleeding.
Learn more about Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Hyaline Membrane Disease)
Condition
Infant respiratory distress syndrome, or hyaline membrane disease, causes babies to need extra oxygen and help breathing.
Learn more about Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Hyaline Membrane Disease)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Condition
Interstitial lung disease is a group of rare lung diseases that can make it difficult to breathe.
Lung Transplantation
Treatment
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.
Lymphatic Malformation
Condition
A lymphatic malformation is a sponge-like collection of abnormal growths that contain clear fluid.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Condition
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is when a child’s breathing is repeatedly blocked during sleep.
Pectus Carinatum
Condition
Pectus carinatum, also known as pigeon chest, is a deformity of the chest wall in which the breastbone and ribs are pushed outward.
Pectus Excavatum
Condition
Pectus excavatum, also known as concave chest or funnel chest, is a deformity of the chest wall.
Pneumonia
Condition
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants.
Pulmonary Function Test
Treatment
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are diagnostic tests to evaluate your child’s lung function or to measure any change in your child's condition.
Pulmonary Hypertension
Condition
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is abnormally high blood pressure that occurs in the arteries of the lungs (the pulmonary arteries).
Respiratory Distress
Condition
A child is in respiratory distress when he or she has difficulty breathing.
Sleep Studies
Treatment
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.
Stridor
Condition
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 airway.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Condition
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is usually associated with sleep and often occurs while a baby is sleeping in a crib.
Tracheomalacia
Condition
Tracheomalacia is the collapse of the airway when breathing.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Condition
Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic bacterial infection that usually infects the lungs, although other parts of the body are sometimes involved.
Vaping
Condition
Vaping is the term used to describe smoking electronic cigarettes.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Condition
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a cough that ends with the characteristic whoop as air is inhaled.