Related Conditions and Treatments
Allergies in Children
Condition
Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system. They happen when the immune system fights harmless foreign substances called allergens.
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.
Encephaloceles
Condition
An encephalocele is a rare birth defect in which the tissue covering the brain, and a portion of the brain itself, protrude through openings in the skull.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Condition
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is when a child’s breathing is repeatedly blocked during sleep.
Prematurity
Condition
A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature. Slightly fewer than 12 percent of all babies are premature.