Anatomy of the Respiratory System
The respiratory system is made up of the organs involved in the interchanges of gases, and consists of the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Anatomy of the respiratory system, child The respiratory system is made up of the ... [... more]
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Signs of Respiratory Distress
Children who are having a difficult time breathing often show signs that they are not getting enough oxygen, indicating respiratory distress. Children who are having a difficult time breathing often show signs that they are not getting enough ... [... more]
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What is apnea of prematurity?
Apnea is a term for the absence of breathing for more than 20 seconds. It can occur in full-term babies, but is more common in premature babies. Apnea is a term for the absence of breathing for more than 20 seconds. It can occur in full-term ... [... more]
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What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Learn more about the Pediatric Sleep Diagnostic Center at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a child stops breathing during periods of sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a child stops breathing during ... [... more]
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Acute Respiratory Disorders
Acute Respiratory Disorders either affect the upper or lower respiratory systems and require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Acute Respiratory Disorders either affect the upper or lower respiratory systems and ... [... more]
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Chronic Respiratory Disorders
There are many chronic respiratory disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. There are many chronic respiratory disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. ... [... more]
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endothelial cells
- two pieces of tissue located behind the nose that often become enlarged in childhood. This can lead to problems with breathing. - blood vessel that delivers oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the body; it is the largest blood vessel ... [... more]
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Pulmonary Function Laboratory Pulmonary Medicine and Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonologists and Cystic Fibrosis Specialists Sleep Disorder Specialists [... more]
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Upper Respiratory Disorders
The functions of the upper respiratory tract are to move air to and from the lungs, and to filter, moisten, and warm the air. There are many different upper respiratory disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare ... [... more]
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Upper Respiratory Infection (URI or Common Cold)
An upper respiratory infection (URI), also known as the common cold, is one of the most common illnesses, leading to more doctor visits and absences from school and work than any other illness every year. An upper respiratory infection (URI), ... [... more]
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What are sinuses?
The sinuses are cavities, or air-filled pockets, near the nasal passage. The sinuses are cavities, or air-filled pockets, near the nasal passage. Like the nasal passage, the sinuses are lined with mucous membranes. There are four different types ... [... more]
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What is allergic rhinitis?
Rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the nose when airborne irritants (allergens) trigger the release of histamine. Rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the nose when airborne irritants (allergens) trigger the release of histamine. Histamine ... [... more]
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