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What is DiGeorge Syndrome?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — DiGeorge Syndrome is a genetic disorder with varying conditions present in each individual with the syndrome. The thymus gland is located behind the breastbone and is responsible for the maturation of T-cells to fight infections. The four ...More…
Poison Ivy / Poison Oak

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — There are three native American plants that collectively may be called poison ivy. There are three native American plants that collectively may be called poison ivy: These plants can cause an allergic reaction in nearly 85 percent of the ...More…
What is X-linked agammaglobulinemia?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — X-linked agammaglobulinemia, also called Bruton's agammaglobulinemia or congenital agammaglobulinemia, was the first immunodeficiency disease ever identified. X-linked agammaglobulinemia, also called Bruton's agammaglobulinemia or congenital ...More…
What is common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immunodeficiency disorder characterized by a low level of antibodies, making it difficult for the child's body to fight diseases. CVID is an immunodeficiency disorder characterized by a low level of ...More…
What is severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a group of very rare, life-threatening diseases that are present at birth. SCID is a group of very rare, life-threatening diseases that are present at birth. The disease causes the child to have very ...More…
Immune Deficiencies

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — There are many different immune system deficiencies that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. There are many different immune system deficiencies that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare ...More…
What are lymphocytes?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — The organs involved with the immune system are called the lymphoid organs, which affect growth, development, and the release of lymphocytes (a certain type of white blood cell). The blood vessels and lymphatic vessels are important parts of the ...More…
If my child has asthma, can he/she participate in sports?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Have your child stretch before and after exercising, breathing through the nose and not the mouth to warm and humidify the air before it enters the airways. Give your child asthma medication before exercising, as recommended by your child's ...More…
Giving a treatment:

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — A nebulizer is a type of inhaler that sprays a fine, liquid mist of medication. A nebulizer is a type of inhaler that sprays a fine, liquid mist of medication. This is done through a mask, using oxygen or air under pressure, or an ultrasonic ...More…
What medications are commonly used for children with asthma?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — The use of medications in children is highly individualized, based on the severity of the child's symptoms, the age of the child, and the ability of the child to take inhaled medications. The use of medications in children is highly ...More…
Treatment for asthma:

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — As of yet, there is no cure for asthma. However, asthma can be controlled with prescription medications that may help to prevent or relieve symptoms, and by learning ways to manage episodes Specific treatments for asthma will be determined by ...More…
What are the different levels of asthma?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — As determined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the following is a guideline used by physicians to help determine the extent of asthma in your child. It is classified as As determined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the ...More…

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