Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 13
Pediatric Asthma
Asthma—a chronic inflammation of the airways that causes trouble breathing—affects 5 to 10 percent of children in the United States.
Score: 12
Pediatric Respiratory Failure
Pediatric acute respiratory failure is an emergency. It can be serious, even life-threatening, but most children recover without chronic illness.
Score: 11
Asthma test
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 10
Pediatric Sleep Study
A pediatric sleep study is an evaluation that analyzes a child's sleeping habits in the controlled setting of a sleep lab.
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Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that causes a child to stop breathing momentarily. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 8
Cystic Fibrosis in Children
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting mucous movement in the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 7
Croup
A respiratory infection that mainly affects children and causes a barking cough, hoarseness, and breathing difficulties.
Score: 6
Pediatric Reflux Disease
Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux is a condition of repeated regurgitation in babies that irritates the esophagus and causes pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 5
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a condition in which the airways in the lower respiratory system become inflamed. Symptoms include coughing, mucus production, chest pain, fatigue, a low fever, and shortness of breath.
Score: 4
Snoring
Snoring is a harsh, noisy breathing caused by an improper inflow and outflow of air during sleep. Learn about causes and treatment.